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November 1, 2025
Offsetting Losses Against Gains: An Effective Tool for Significant Tax Savings
Adv. Harel Perlmutter, a partner and head of the firm’s Tax Department, was interviewed by Globes about offsetting losses against gains, one of the most effective planning tools for tax optimization, which can result in substantial savings for investors. This is a limited-time opportunity, however, as the option to do so will close with the end of the current tax year.
October 29, 2025
Investor Event at Barnea in Collaboration with WeCcelerate & Firefly
We hosted an investor event in collaboration with WeCcelerate and Firefly. The event featured presentations of innovative ventures across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, mental health, advanced technologies, and digital innovation. During the event, Adv. Harel Perlmutter, head of the firm’s Tax Department, delivered a lecture on tax due diligence in investment and acquisition transactions, addressing key considerations relevant to investors and entrepreneurs.
October 22, 2025
Ynet Feature: Liat Keisary on Key Tax Incentives for Foreign Residents in Israel
A recent Yedioth Ahronoth article examined an emerging trend that began in early 2025: the rise in property purchases by foreign residents in Israel, along with surprising demand areas. Adv. Liat Keisary, head of the firm's Private Clients Department, who regularly advises high-net-worth families and individuals relocating to Israel, shared insights on this year’s notable market trends and the key tax incentives foreign residents should be aware of.
October 20, 2025
Professional Training on Real Estate Taxation in Collaboration with Israel Bar Association
Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski, head of our firm's real estate taxation practice, together with Adv. Tali Yehoshua, and in collaboration with the Tel Aviv District of the Israel Bar Association, are leading a specialized professional training course. The course will feature leading experts, judges, and senior officials from the Israel Tax Authority, who will discuss latest developments, key rulings, and significant interpretations in the field of real estate taxation.
September 7, 2025
Our New Podcast Is Now Live on Spotify – Barnea on Business!
We are excited to launch our new podcast, where we translate complex legal issues into practical tools you can apply in the real world. In each episode, our firm’s partners analyze current and key topics in the business world, including corporate law, MA, regulation and ESG, labor law, real estate, taxation, capital markets, and more, demonstrate how to put legal tools into action. This podcast is designed for anyone operating at the intersection of law and business and seeking hands-on knowledge and practical insights.
August 3, 2025
DDoS Community x Barnea: A Professional Event Bridging AI, Innovation, and Law
Adv. Harel Perlmutter, a partner and head of the firm's Tax Department, spoke at an event held in collaboration with the DDoS community, a network connecting members of the ultra-Orthodox community with the high-tech industry. His lecture focused on practical insights for tech employees regarding compensation, equity, options, and their related tax implications. The event also featured two technology-focused talks by community experts on AI and innovation.
July 17, 2025
Adv. Harel Perlmutter on Walla News: The Upcoming Voluntary Disclosure Procedure for Digital Assets
Adv. Harel Perlmutter, a partner and head of the firm's Tax Department, was interviewed by Walla regarding the Israel Tax Authority’s upcoming voluntary disclosure procedure for holders of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The new framework is expected to offer immunity from criminal proceedings for taxpayers who come forward, without an anonymous track and without relief from interest or inflation adjustments. The procedure will apply to assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and NFTs, provided the disclosure is made before any investigation is initiated or relevant information reaches the authorities.
June 30, 2025
A Practical Webinar: Revising the Compensation Policy
We are holding a practical and focused webinar with GCs for GCs, led by Adv. Hagit Ross and Adv. Omri Oren, partners in the firm's Capital Markets Department. The session will provide clear guidelines for building an effective compensation policy, including best practices for structure, mandatory components, and key considerations from regulatory, legal, and market perspectives that should inform the decision-making process. We will also take a close look at the special grant: when it is appropriate to include one, the rationale and circumstances for doing so, and how to best integrate it into the overall compensation framework, with a particular focus on the Israel Securities Authority’s current position and applicable legal requirements.
June 23, 2025
The Building Was Destroyed – Now What? Urban Renewal and the Rights of Elderly Residents
Following the recent missile attacks from Iran, several old buildings collapsed across the country. Government ministers have announced plans to advance urban renewal initiatives for these affected structures. As the state works to develop a comprehensive strategy, we examined the unique rights of elderly residents in urban renewal projects, since, in many cases, senior citizens are the ones living in these aging buildings. A detailed guide on the subject by Adv. Maya Carmi, an expert in real estate taxation, was published on Ynet.
May 15, 2025
The New Institutional Long-Term Rental Track: Strong Potential – Limited Implementation
Launched in 2022, Israel’s new regulatory framework for institutional long-term residential rentals offers significant tax incentives for developers. However, despite its intended benefits, there has been a sharp decline in the number of applications submitted under this track. Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski of our firm provides an in-depth analysis of the program’s structure, the regulatory and practical barriers it faces, and why the model has yet to meet expectations.
March 20, 2025
Israel Bar Association Tax Conference: Advs. Harel Perlmutter and Maya Carmi
Advs. Harel Perlmutter and Maya Carmi Lubartovski from our firm participated in the Israel Bar Association's (Southern District) Tax Conference. The conference covered various aspects of taxation, including real estate tax, income tax, and VAT. Harel and Maya participated in a panel on trust taxation, discussing the practical application of trust taxation (income tax and real estate tax) and how it is actually carried out in practice.
March 18, 2025
Adv. Harel Perlmutter on Channel 12 News: Largest Exit in Israeli High-Tech History
Adv. Harel Perlmutter, a partner and head of the firm's Tax Department, was interviewed yesterday on Channel 12, Israel's main news channel, regarding the largest exit in Israeli high-tech history. He discussed the tax implications of the deal, stating that "between ILS 12 and 16 billion will flow into the state's coffers, covering nearly 10 percent of the national deficit with this deal alone."
December 16, 2024
Lecturing at the Hasoub Angels' Training Program
Advs. Yuval Lazi and Hanna Daher were invited to lecture at the training session for Hasoub Angels, an initiative that supports the Arab entrepreneurial ecosystem through collaborative and structured angel investing. Yuval discussed financing startups, while Hanna covered essential legal and tax considerations for angel investors.
November 21, 2024
Holding Crypto? Your Information Is on Its Way to the Israel Tax Authority
Adv. Hanna Daher, a partner in the Tax Department, was interviewed by Globes following Israel's adoption of the OECD's CRS standard, under which countries will share information regarding cryptocurrency.
November 7, 2024
Navigating Tax Challenges in Startups
In an article for B'Chadrei Charedim, Harel Perlmutter, head of the firm's Tax Department, highlights how strategic planning can help minimize costs and optimize financial outcomes.
October 27, 2024
Extension of Purchase Tax for Investors - Interview with Maya Carmi
The Ministry of Finance intends to extend purchase tax for investors, currently set at 8%, as part of the Arrangements Law for 2025, which has led to strong opposition from contractors. Adv. Maya Carmi from our firm was interviewed by Yedioth Ahronoth and stated that the purpose of freezing the tax rate is to disincentivize investors from purchasing apartments, thereby increasing the supply of available apartments and reducing prices, which would allow young couples and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to buy homes.
October 9, 2024
Appeal Rejected – Coca-Cola Expected to Pay ILS Hundreds of Millions to the State
Adv. Hanna Daher, a partner in our firm’s Tax Department, describes in an op-ed for N12 the precedent set by the court's ruling in the Coca-Cola case. Hanna notes this decision could prompt Israeli companies to reassess their agreements and contractual arrangements with foreign entities.
August 27, 2024
Real Estate Taxation: Tax Aspects in Realizing Real Estate Rights
Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski, head of our firm’s real estate taxation practice, participated in another episode of the ACC podcast series. The new episode covers the tax aspects of cash transactions, combination transactions, construction services transactions, the tax advantages and disadvantages of different transaction structures, and more.
August 20, 2024
Real Estate Taxation: Key Things to Know When Conducting a Real Estate Transaction in Israel
As an expert in the field of real estate taxation, our firm's Adv. Maya Carmi was a guest on the ACC podcast series, providing clarity on all aspects of real estate taxation. The first two podcasts, uploaded yesterday, focus on capital gains tax and purchase tax.
August 19, 2024
Singapore-Based Prytek Acquires TipRanks at USD 200 Million Valuation
Advs. Ariella Dreyfuss and Rahaf Awawdi represented TipRanks in a transaction whereby Prytek acquired an additional 40% stake in TipTanks, becoming its controlling shareholder. In 2021, TipRanks raised USD 77 million, partially through a secondary offering led by Prytek. This transaction was also handled by the firm, with Adv. Hanna Daher assisting in all tax aspects.