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April 3, 2026
Bizportal: The Power of Pardon in Israel – Between Law and Morality
Adv. Hadar Israeli, a partner at our firm, was interviewed about the Israeli President’s unique authority—positioned in the delicate space between law and morality—to reduce sentences, shorten critical record periods, or even erase charges or convictions. The interview was conducted in the context of the current President’s consideration of the Prime Minister’s request for a pardon. Hadar explains how pardon applications are reviewed, outlines the professional process carried out by the Pardons Department at the Ministry of Justice, and emphasizes the need to weigh legal considerations alongside moral ones, while maintaining a careful balance between the rule of law and the protection of the public interest.
March 30, 2026
Globes: Concerns Over Insider Trading and the Challenge of Enforcement in Crypto and Prediction Markets
Adv. Hadar Israeli, a partner at our firm, spoke with Globes about a troubling new phenomenon: unusual betting patterns and extraordinary activity across financial markets and prediction platforms just moments before major policy announcements. These patterns are raising growing concerns about the potential use of non-public, insider information. Hadar explains that enforcement is especially challenging in the crypto space, where identifying the individuals behind suspicious activity is inherently difficult. With no requirement for verified user identities, a single individual can control dozens of wallets, each appearing as a separate user, significantly complicating detection and enforcement efforts.
October 20, 2025
Rami Levy Case: Redefining Personal Liability in Public Companies
Adv. Omri Oren and Adv. Hadar Israeli published an op-ed in Calcalist discussing the legal implications and governance challenges arising from the Rami Levy case, which underscores the boundaries of personal liability for CEOs and directors in public companies.
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.
May 8, 2025
Israel’s Privacy Authority Sets Strict AI Rules
In a recent op-ed in Israel Hayom, Dr. Avishay Klein from our firm comments on the draft guidelines issued by Israel’s Privacy Protection Authority to regulate the use of AI in organizations. The guidelines, set to take effect with Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law in August 2025, introduce strict requirements, including a ban on using personal data without prior consent and heavy penalties for violations. While establishing clear AI standards is a positive step, the one-sided emphasis on privacy—without addressing technological complexity and business needs—may create significant challenges. Organizations are urged to begin managing technological and regulatory risks in tandem.
March 2, 2025
Legal Assistance Between States Law: A Violation of Suspects' Rights?
Recently, in an effort to intensify the fight against international crime, the Knesset passed an amendment to the Legal Assistance Between States Law, 1998, which expands authorities' powers to confiscate assets located in Israel belonging to individuals against whom criminal proceedings have been opened in foreign countries. This amendment raises critical legal dilemmas and questions regarding the rights of suspects and third parties. Adv. Shir Rozenzweig, who specializes in regulatory enforcement and white-collar crime, addresses these issues and more.
December 12, 2024
Insider Trading: An Interview with Adv. Hadar Israeli
About six months after an indictment was filed, Shay Lipman's trial began before the Tel Aviv District Court. Lipman, a former senior real estate analyst, is accused of profiting approximately ILS 400,000 from trading securities after being exposed to sensitive information and using insider information. As an expert in white-collar crime, Adv. Hadar Israeli was interviewed by Globes and explained the charges against Lipman, the expected penalty, and the challenges anticipated for both the prosecution and the defense.
August 28, 2024
Naveh - Mandelblit Case: Searching Computer Materials and the Treatment of Suspects' Rights
In an op-ed for Calcalist, Shir Rozenzweig addresses the rights of suspects and the lack of oversight of investigative authorities concerning searches made on computer devices.
November 23, 2023
Barnea: Webinar on the Work of Compliance Officers During Wartime
Our firm hosted a webinar in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Counsel in Israel on the issue of compliance during wartime. As part of the webinar, we emphasized the compliance actions required during wartime by offering comparisons to other recent global war zones.
September 6, 2023
Compliance Forum: Israeli Association of Corporate Counsel Webinar
Together with the Israeli Association of Corporate Counsel, we held a webinar on compliance that included a lecture entitled, “What Do Regulators Want to See? Training and Implementation of Compliance Procedures.”
March 30, 2023
Hadar Israeli Featured on Ynet Panel on Zadorov Verdict
As an expert on criminal law and white-collar crime, Hadar Israeli was asked to participate today in Ynet’s live panel discussion on the verdict in the Roman Zadorov trial.
January 25, 2022
Dr. Avishay Klein Lectures on Privacy to Compliance Officer Training Course
Dr. Avishay Klein, who leads our firm’s privacy and data protection practice, gave a lecture to future compliance officers on privacy protection risks and the GDPR.
February 1, 2023
Conference to Open Year of Compliance – 2023
The firm participated in the Israeli compliance community’s annual conference for 2023, joining a panel discussion with Hani Amar, a partner at BDO in the corporate governance and regulation division, and Adv. Ariel Sagi, a compliance officer and board member at Rafael.
January 15, 2023
Podcast: Administrative Enforcement
We participated in an episode of the podcast hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsels in Israel, which focused on tools for dealing with administrative enforcement.
December 27, 2022
Suspected Embezzlement at Moshav Ahisamakh
Our office represents a senior official under investigation in connection with suspicions of embezzlement, estimated at approximately NIS 120 million that were allegedly wrongfully obtained from the agricultural association at Moshav Achisemech.
November 16, 2022
Israeli Association of Publicly Traded Companies' Legal Counsel Forum
We were guest lecturers in a webinar hosted by the Israeli Association of Publicly Traded Companies' Legal Counsel Forum, where we addressed the do's and don'ts of administrative enforcement proceedings.
June 23, 2022
Regulation: Internal Enforcement and Compliance
Yesterday, Dr. Zvi Gabbay, the head of our firm’s Capital Market Department, lectured for compliance officers at BDO’s financial academy. Zvi’s lecture focused on internal enforcement, which can significantly mitigate corporations’ exposure to enforcement proceedings being instituted by regulatory authorities, significantly reduce the pecuniary sanctions that might be imposed in respect of violations, and contribute to a corporation’s good reputation for maintaining a culture of compliance and integrity.
June 8, 2022
The Rules of the ESG Game Have Changed- Zvi Gabbay Column in TheMarker
USD 1.5 million fines, preliminary administrative proceedings, dramatic resignations—growing enforcement on ESG issues is becoming a bigger trend. Who should be preparing for this change and how will it affect Israeli companies?
June 1, 2022
Insider Information: Investor Relations Forum Event
Our firm hosted Zvi Rabin and members of the Investor Relations Forum to discuss insider trading. We lectured on the characteristics of the crime, how the Israel Securities Authority handles such offenses, and the importance of obtaining professional legal assistance.
April 6, 2022
Representing Amir Birman before Supreme Court
Advs. Hadar Israeli and Shir Rozenzweig represented Amir Birman, one of the directors of Keren Or, in a sentencing appeal. The Supreme Court significantly reduced his sentence and granted him permission to appeal to Israel’s President for a pardon.