ארכיון White Collar

February 19, 2018

Interview with Ynet News on Bezeq Investigation

We were interviewed by Ynet News about the recent developments in the investigation against Bezeq.

December 13, 2017

Israel Securities Authority Blows Up the Bitcoin Bubble

Our firm gave several media interviews following the Israel Securities Authority Chairman's remarks that companies whose values are based on bitcoin will not be included in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange's (TASE) indices until a suitable regulatory framework is established. We noted that it is important to distinguish between the inclusion of companies engaged in trading and investing in virtual currencies on TASE's indices and the possibility that such companies will actually be traded on TASE.

Financial radio program (starting min' 05:15)

View PDF >

November 16, 2017

Conference: Internal Investigations as an Essential Tool in Corporate Governance

We took part in a conference hosted by the Institute of Internal Auditors, where we addressed how internal investigations function as an essential tool in corporate governance.

November 9, 2017

Interview on London et Kirshenbaum about Bezeq Investigation

We were interviewed on the TV program London et Kirshenbaum about the investigation against Bezeq, where we noted that the Israel Securities Authority has invested considerable efforts in completing the investigation quickly because of the case's broad public implications (starting from 05:40).

See full article >

October 24, 2017

Israel Securities Authority Defeated in Proceeding against Portfolio Manager

The Administrative Enforcement Committee rejected an administrative claim filed by the Israel Securities Authority against portfolio manager Ran Amitai for using insider information on a deal with the biotechnology company Compugen. Ran Amitai and Cramim Capital Markets were represented by our firm in the proceedings.

Article from The Marker

Article from Calcalist

September 24, 2017

Israeli Binary Options CEO Arrested in US on Suspicion of Committing Electronic Fraud

The Israeli CEO of a binary options company has been arrested by federal investigators in the United States on suspicion of committing electronic fraud. Dr. Zvi Gabbay, partner and head of our firm's Capital Markets Department, is representing the company in this matter. In an interview with TheMarker on the subject, he noted this is a relatively early stage in the legal process and that an indictment has not yet been filed.

See full article >

August 29, 2017

Dr. Zvi Gabbay Interviewed by Walla! about Investigation into Former Bank Leumi Officials

Dr. Zvi Gabbay, head of the Capital Markets Department at our firm, was interviewed by Walla! about a criminal investigation opened against former Bank Leumi officials in a US tax fraud scandal. Zvi believes American investigators will work closely with Israeli investigators on this case, via the international legal aid apparatus at the Justice Ministry.

See full article >

September 12, 2017

Speaking at EY Anti-Fraud Forum

We participated in the EY Anti-Fraud Forum, where we discussed how workers can take an active role in self-regulation and compliance.

August 16, 2017

TheMarker Interview: SEC Allegations against Mobileye Founders

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently filed a lawsuit in a US court against an Israeli citizen and an American citizen for the use of insider information to acquire shares and options at Mobileye. The lawsuit alleges that Mobileye's founders supplied information about the huge deal being forged between it and Intel. Our firm was interviewed by TheMarker about the lawsuit, and we noted the differences between the enforcement process in Israel and the US and the relationship between civil enforcement by the SEC and criminal enforcement by federal prosecution.

See full article >

June 22, 2017

Interview with Financial Radio Program on Bezeq Investigation

We were interviewed on a financial radio program on the Public Broadcasting Corporation regarding the Bezeq investigation, where we provided an explanation of the Israel Securities Authority process (from 12.06).

See full article >

June 20, 2017

Interview with Channel 2 News

We were interviewed on a daily Channel 2 News program focusing on economic and consumer matters following the investigation opened by the Israel Securities Authority against Bezeq. During the interview, we explained the ISA's allegations and its reason for initiating the investigation.

See full article >

June 20, 2017

Interview on Radio Program "Where Is the Money"

We were interviewed on "Where Is the Money," a program on the 103FM radio station, following the investigation launched by the Israel Securities Authority against Bezeq, its controlling shareholder Shaul Elovitch, and senior officers on suspicion of offenses under the Securities Law. We explained the meaning of related-party transactions in a company (from 11.38).

See full article >

April 19, 2017

SEC Charges Two Israeli Residents with Insider Trading – Opinion Article

We published an op-ed on the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision to file a civil action in a federal court against two Israeli residents who traded in Mobileye stock and options before and after the announcement of its merger with Intel Corp. We noted that the SEC's case against the two Israelis, on suspicion of insider trading, is largely circumstantial.

See full article >

March 15, 2017

Whether and How to Enforce on a Monopoly the Prohibition of Charging Excessive and Unfair Prices

Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, Partner in the Antitrust Department at Barnea, wrote an opinion article in The Marker, dealing with the question of whether and how to enforce on a monopoly the prohibition of charging excessive and unfair prices.

See full article >

March 15, 2017

Israel Bar Association Training Course for Directors

We lectured today on the Israel Securities Authority as part of the Israel Bar Association's training course for directors.

March 7, 2017

ISA Proposes Prohibiting the Management and Operation of Binary Options Trading Platforms Outside Israel

An op-ed in Financial Magnates following a new proposed bill to prohibit the management and operation of binary options trading platforms outside of Israel, even if regulated elsewhere.

See full article >

November 30, 2016

Regulation of Crowdfunding in the UK, US, and Israel: Comparative Review

We published a comparative review in Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law on the regulation of crowdfunding. The article examines how three jurisdictions—the United Kingdom, the United States, and Israel—have addressed the regulatory aspects of the equity crowdfunding sector, and compares the different approaches adopted by their regulators.

View PDF >

March 2, 2017

Globes Interview on Bribery Case Involving Israeli Businessmen

We were interviewed by Globes following the exposure of bribery cases involving Israeli businessmen. We noted that Israel's prohibition on bribing a foreign public official is relatively new, whereas similar legislation was enacted in the United States as early as 1977, and that the US has encouraged other countries to adopt corresponding laws.

View PDF >

January 25, 2017

US Federal Trade Commission Investigating Allergan’s Generics Business

We interviewed by Globes after the Federal Trade Commission launched an investigation into a company affiliated with Teva.

See full article >

December 26, 2016

Charges against Generic Drug Companies for Price Fixing

We were interviewed by Globes following lawsuits filed in the United States accusing generic drug companies, including Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, of price fixing. We commented that Teva is exposed both to a criminal charges and civil proceedings, and may ultimately be required to reach a settlement in both matters.

See full article >

Together is empowering

Search by Practice

Insights & News / White Collar