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Doing Business in Israel
Contributed by Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz
Business Environment
Pursuing and advancing its reputation as the âStart-Up Nationâ, in 2017, the State of Israel continued to emphasize innovation at the forefront of its culture and business environment. The international Bloomberg Innovation Index of 2017 ranked Israel as the 10th largest country of innovation. More than ever, Israel offers countless investment opportunities for global and domestic strategic partners, private equity and venture capital firms. Individuals can also invest in Israel as angel investors, as limited partners in venture capital funds focusing on Israeli investment, through crowd funding and public offerings around the globe.
This prosperity of  Israelâs Start-Up Nation is reflected by the record sums invested in local innovation-driven companies and the increased sum-per-transaction across multiple industry segments, from cyber security and AI to biotechnology and medical devices.
Legal market overview
The development of Israel's vibrant legal market mirrors that of the country's economy, which is a regional powerhouse. The corporate space is dominated by hi-tech work, which lures inbound investment from, in particular, the US and China. Indeed, a number of staggeringly large M&A deals in the past year highlight Israel's prominence in hi-tech; one notable example being Intel's $15.3bn acquisition of Mobileye â the largest M&A in the country's history. One of the few outliers in the otherwise wavering global capital markets, Israel's market has remained relatively healthy: the country has attracted foreign real estate companies that can list securities more competitively in Israel than at home, and 2017 also saw a number of tech IPOs.
The country's legislative and regulatory regime is, at times, tumultuous. One of the legislature's most recent targets has been the real estate sector, which is seeing significant changes to residential taxation and the establishment of nationwide affordable housing programmes. An exciting and important aspect of Israel's real estate market is Pinui Binui projects, or urban renewals, which account for an increasingly significant amount of real estate development and domestic investment activity.
Multinational corporates regularly highlight the truly international quality of many Israeli firms. This, in conjunction with the sheer abundance of law firms â which drives down prices (Israel has more lawyers per capita than any other country on Earth) â has essentially made Israel a de facto closed legal market, despite having lifted legislative restrictions in 2012. However, two international firms â Greenberg Traurig P.A and Yingke Israel - Eyal Khayat, Zolty, Neiger & Co., Law Offices â maintain an active on the ground presence in Tel Aviv.
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Advocates Eli Greenbaum and Ezra Gross of Yigal Arnon & Co. in The Lawyer Special Report editorial
An interview-style piece in The Lawyer, Law in Israel: moving beyond tech, quoting Eli Greenbaum and Ezra Gross: -
Publication of Adv. Adrian Daniel's Commentary in Private Banker International on GDPR & Blockchain
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Article in MEA Markets on GDPR & Israeli Law
GDPR & ISRAELI PRIVACY LAW - KEY DIFFERENCES Yoheved Novogroder-Shoshan & Miriam Friedmann of Yigal Arnon & Co. outline the key differences between GDPR & Israeli Privacy Law. Â mea_markets_-_gdpr__israeli_law_-_key_differences_14.05.2018 -
Clarifications regarding Supervision of Financial Services Law (Regulated Financial Services)
Authored by Adv. Simon Weintraub, Adv. Shiri Shaham, Adv. Yuval Shalheveth of Israeli law firm, Yigal Arnon & Co.: -
HOW ISRAELI REGULATORS ARE MEETING ICO CHALLENGES
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TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN ISRAEL
 mea_markets_-_technological_innovation_in_israel Key trends and developments driving an increasing number of foreign businesses and investors into the region. Authored by David Osborne and Barak S. Platt of Yigal Arnon & Co.: -
The steady evolution of class action suits in Israel
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Changes in Californiaâs Privacy Law Have Worldwide Impact
If you are the operator of a commercial internet website, an online service or a mobile application (app) ("Operator") and you collect personally identifiable information (PII)Â 1 about consumer residing in California, you need to update your privacy policy following the enactment of a new California law in order to avoid potentially significant penalties. -
Companies Law (Amendment No. 23), 2013
On December 23, 2013, the Israeli Knesset approved Amendment No. 23 to the Israeli Companies Law, 1999 (the " Amendment ", and the " Companies Law ", respectively). The Amendment is primarily concerning the establishment and governance of "Charitable Company Fund" (the " Fund "), which are companies established in order to finance and fund non-profit entities. Below is an overview of the main provisions of the Amendment: -
Critical Information for New Immigrants and Returning Residents Regarding Tax Benefits
A New Governmental Proposal to Significantly Narrow the Tax Benefits for New Immigrants and Returning Residents in Israel
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Azmi & Associates Welcomes A New Partner â Ms. Sharifah Sazita Syed Hamzah
Azmi & Associates is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharifah Sazita Syed Hamzah as its new partner of the Firmâs Infrastructure, PPP and Project Finance (IPPF) Practice Group, in line with the Firmâs growth strategy and continued expansion. -
fwp strengthens areas of competence by appointing a new junior partner from its own ranks.
Vienna, September 2018. Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner (fwp) adds valuable competence and expertise to the team by promoting Michael Froner to junior partner. -
Maravela|AsociaČii assisted Nordic Petfood in its sale to United Petfood
Maravela|AsociaČii assisted a major shareholder of Nordic Petfood, the leading local producer of petfood, in the process of selling the entire business to United Petfood. The share purchase agreement was signed mid August. -
JunHe News丨JunHe Establishes Chengdu Office
In August 2018, JunHe was proud to announce the establishment of its 12th office, in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province. -
JunHe News丨JunHe Establishes Chengdu Office
In August 2018, JunHe was proud to announce the establishment of its 12th office, in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province. -
JunHe Deal丨Working As the Issuerâs Domestic Counsel, JunHe Assists XIAOMI CORPORATION in its Lis
On July 9, 2019, XIAOMI CORPORATION (stock code: 1810.HK, âXiaomiâ) was listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd. (âHKEXâ). -
BFH â Withdrawal of a partner with neutral impact on profits
In its rulings from May 16 and 30, 2017, the Bundesfinanzhof (BFH), Germanyâs Federal Fiscal Court, has made it easier for a partner to withdraw from a partnership (Az.: IV R 31/14 and IV R 11/15). -
Foyen in Getting the Deal Through Mining 2018
Getting the Deal Through is a publication covering 75 business areas and containing information and analysis related to more than 150 jurisdictions. Many of the worldâs leading lawyers and law firms have cooperated on Getting the Deal Through with the aim of compiling a unique information resource. The various sections in the publications have been authored by experts within the relevant subject area and jurisdiction. -
SyCipLaw MP nominated TrustLaw Lawyer of the Year 2018
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitanâs Managing Partner Hector M. de Leon, Jr. is one of six finalists worldwide for TrustLawâs Lawyer of the Year award. The award recognizes exceptional pro bono work. -
SyCipLaw joins PBSPâs âReady for Schoolâ
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan joined the kick-off activity of the Philippine Business for Social Progressâ annual âReady for Schoolâ campaign last May 26 at the Taguig National High School in New Lower Bicutan, Taguig City. SyCipLaw volunteers helped prepare the school in time for the opening of classes last June. The activities included repainting of school chairs and blackboards, covering of books, construction of reading nooks, and cleaning of classrooms.