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Medica Excel Tel Aviv Ltd. purchased 50% of Raphael Hospital Ltd. from Harel Investments

A merger in the in private healthcare field We were happy to advise Medica Excel Tel Aviv Ltd. and Harel Investments in an agreement in which Medica purchased from Harel 50% of Raphael Hospital Ltd., located in Ramat HaHayal, Tel Aviv. The transaction is subject to approval from various government bodies, including the Israel Competition […]

Michal Nissani Josefson & Ziv Schwartz & Udi Fogel | Feb 2023 | Publication

Establishment of Ofek – a New Elementary Insurance Company

We are pleased to have represented our firm’s client, Mr. Uri Omid, in contracting with the Phoenix group, in a deal to establish Ofek – a new elementary insurance company, which is under Mr. Omid’s control. For the first time in decades, an insurance company based on distribution through agents is being established in Israel. […]

Michal Nissani Josefson & Shoney Albeck | Oct 2022 | Publication

הטמעת כללי ESG בחברות ישראליות נמצאת בצומת – ימים יגידו האם ובאיזה אופן יאומצו הכללים בשוק ההון המקומי

מוזמנים לקרוא מאמר דעה מאת עו”ד מיכל ניסני, שותפה במחלקה העסקית במשרדנו, שפורסם באתר ‘כלכליסט’ ומעניק התייחסות מעניינת לתחום ה- ESG. לדבריה, “בעשורים האחרונים התחוללה בישראל “מהפכת הממשל התאגידי”, אשר באה לידי ביטוי ביוזמת חקיקה נרחבת ובתיקונים שונים לחוק החברות. כיום, שוק ההון הישראלי נהנה מממשל תאגידי באיכות גבוהה ביותר. באופן דומה, מהפכת ה-ESG של […]

Michal Nissani Josefson | Jun 2022 | Publication

Dor Alon signed a Strategic Agreements With Afcon Electric Transportation

Congratulations to our firm’s client, Dor Alon, on signing strategic agreements for integrating electric vehicle charging networks with Afcon Electric Transportation. The integration is achieved through a common network that consists of more than 450 charging stations throughout Israel. In addition, a joint dedicated corporation will be established to set up vehicle charging infrastructure in […]

Michal Nissani Josefson | May 2022 | Publication

היעד הבא של רכבת הסטארט-אפ ניישן: החברה הערבית | ספר ההייטק הישראלי 2021 – עיתון דה מרקר

היעד הבא של רכבת הסטארט-אפ ניישן: החברה הערבית .”קהילת הסטארט-אפ בישראל משגשגת. שנת 2020 הייתה שנת שיא…אולם רק מעט חברות טכנולוגיות, במיוחד חברות הזנק, פועלות באוכלוסייה הערבית” ?אז מה צריך לעשות כדי לפתח את ענף ההייטק בחברה הערבית .מאמר מאיר עיניים של עו”ד פיאד טמיש, עורך דין במחלקת ליטיגציה במשרדנו, אשר פורסם לאחרונה במגזין היוקרתי […]

Fayad Tamish | Jan 2022 | Publication

משפחת ברק תשקיע בחברת הביטוח איילון ותהפוך לשותפה של ווישור

משפחת ברק תרכוש 25.6% ממניות חברת הביטוח איילון תמורת 180 מיליון שקל ותהפוך לשותפתה של ווישור (Wesure) בגרעין השליטה. הרכישה תתבצע על ידי חברת האחזקות של צבי ועינת ברק, קיסריה אלקטרוניקה רפואית החזקות. לקריאת הכתבה המלאה לחצו כאן.

Michal Nissani Josefson | Nov 2021 | Publication

ייצוג וישור בהשלמתה את ההנפקה הראשונית לפי שווי חברה של כ- 382 מיליון שקל לאחר הכסף

משרדנו ייצג את חברת הביטוח וישור גלובל-טק (WeSure Global Tech) בהשלמת הנפקה ראשונית לציבור (IPO) של כ- 22.3% ממניותיה, ושבה גייסה סך ברוטו של כ- 85 מיליון שקל לפי שווי של כ- 382 מיליון שקל לאחר הכסף. במקור החברה שבשליטת היו”ר והמייסד אמיל וינשל והמנכ”ל ניצן צעיר הרים ביקשה לגייס 100 מיליון שקל לפי שווי […]

Michal Nissani Josefson | Nov 2021 | Publication

Establishing an Investment Fund in Israel

An article by FISCHER’s Anat Shavit, partner and Head of Tax practice and Corporate partners, Ron Lehmann and Ron Sitton, on Establishing an Investment Fund in Israel, was featured in the Japan Outbound Investment Guide published by Asia Business Law Journal. Click here to read the full article> https://law.asia/establishing-investment-fund-israel/  

Anat Shavit & Ronald Lehmann & Ron Sitton & Yuval Peled | May 2021 | Publication

FBC Tax Update: Transfer Pricing Business Models for Distribution & Sales

We are happy to share with you our firm’s latest Tax article. The article on ‘Transfer Pricing Business Models for Distribution & Sales’ was written by Anat Shavit, partner and head of the Tax practice in our firm, and Yuval Peled, a senior associate in the practice. Transfer pricing rules deal with pricing and profit attribution rules of […]

Anat Shavit & Yuval Peled | Mar 2021 | Publication

אמנה משפחתית לניהול עסקים ורכוש משותף – חיסון כנגד סכסוכים משפחתיים

אנחנו מזמינים אתכם לקרוא את מאמרו של עו”ד שלום הרשקוביץ, שותף ומנהל משותף של מחלקת לקוחות פרטיים וניהול הון משפחתי במשרדנו, בנוגע לאופן בו יכולה עריכתה של אמנה משפחתית משפטית מחייבת, לניהול עסקים ורכוש משותף, להוביל את בני המשפחה לפתרונות ולהסדרים מהירים ומיטביים ביניהם, מבלי לשבור את הכלים לקריאת המאמר המלא אשר פורסם בכלכליסט, לחצו […]

Shalom Hershkovitz | Feb 2021 | Publication

FBC Tax Update: Taxation of Investment Funds

Among the primary tools for encouraging inbound investments in Israel is the special tax regime for private investment funds. Over the years, the Tax Authority has issued substantial guidance and numerous private rulings under the Income Tax Ordinance, providing significant tax benefits to foreign investors and private investment funds operating in Israel. This article outlines […]

Anat Shavit & Yuval Peled & Ron Sitton & Ronald Lehmann | Jan 2021 | Publication

Israel Chapter of the Global Trademark Guide by DLA Piper

FBC partner Yael Riemer and associate Tamara Dreiman authored the Israel chapter of the Global Trademark Guide by DLA Piper. The multi-jurisdiction guide provides initial guidance which every practitioner needs in developing and executing a brand protection strategy, and is intended to be a practical, user-friendly summary of trademark law and practice. For the Israel […]

Yael Riemer & Tamara Dreiman | Jan 2021 | Publication

Interview of Ms. Michal Halperin by Tal Eyal-Boger for Women & Antitrust

Tal Eyal-Boger, head of FBC’s Competition and Antitrust practice, interviewed Ms. Michal Halperin, Director General of the Israel Competition Authority, on competition policy, digital economy, “follow-on” civil enforcement (class actions), new regulations and guidelines, cooperation between the ICA and industry regulators, future priorities for the ICA, and more.  The interview was published in Women & Antitrust: […]

Tal Eyal-Boger | Nov 2020 | Publication

Establishing a Business in Israel – a Guide by FBC

FBC’s Ron Lehmann, Ron Sitton and Audrey Abensur authored the ‘Establishing a Business in Israel’ guide for the Thomson Reuters Establishing a Business in … Global Guide 2020. See here

Ronald Lehmann & Ron Sitton & Audrey Abensur | Sep 2020 | Publication

הממשק בין חברה לבין בעלי מניותיה – בעקבות דו”ח דנציגר 2

הממשק בין חברה לבין בעלי מניותיה – מאקטיביזם ל- Engagement מה אפשר ללמוד מהדוח של פרופ’ יורם דנציגר על כלל ביטוח בשאלת מערכת היחסים הראויה בין החברה הציבורית לבין בעלי מניותיה והממשק (Engagement) הראוי עימם? מאמר מאת עו”ד אברמי וול, ראש תחום שוק ההון וממשל תאגידי במשרדנו, במוסף אחד העם של עיתון הארץ. למאמר המלא […]

Avraham Well | Jul 2020 | Publication

The Initial Public Offerings Law Review – Israel Chapter

FBC partners, Nitzan Sandor and Sharon Rosen, authored the Israel chapter for the 2020 edition of The Initial Public Offerings Law Review, an annual guide to legal and market developments in each of the most significant jurisdictions worldwide, designed to aid in-house counsel, corporate clients and private practitioners on IPOs around the world. Click here […]

Sharon Rosen | May 2020 | Publication

מעו”דכן משפט סביבתי: עם הפנים לעשור בקרוב – מעבר מהמודל הכלכלי הלינארי לכלכלה מעגלית

מאמר מאת עו”ד שרון מדל-ארצי, ראש תחום משפט סביבתי במשרדנו, ומייסדת ארגון כלכלה מעגלית לישראל, המאיר את האופן שבו ישתנו דיני איכות הסביבה בישראל בעשור הקרוב, בהתאמה לשינויים הצפויים בדיני איכות הסביבה. זאת, על רקע היות דיני איכות הסביבה כלי באיחוד האירופאי להגשמת החזון הכלכלי של האיחוד האירופי לעשור הקרוב – מעבר מהמודל הכלכלי הלינארי לכלכלה […]

Sharon Madel-Artzy | May 2020 | Publication

אתגר ההעברה הבין-דורית בעסקים משפחתיים

מזמינים אתכם לקרוא את מאמרו של עו”ד שלום הרשקוביץ, שותף ומנהל משותף של מחלקת לקוחות פרטיים וניהול הון משפחתי במשרדנו, העוסק באתגר ההעברה הבין-דורית בעסקים משפחתיים אשר פורסם בכלכליסט. לקריאת המאמר המלא לחצו כאן

Shalom Hershkovitz | Dec 2019 | Publication

GCR’s The European, Middle Eastern and African Antitrust Review 2020: Israel Overview

GCR published The European, Middle Eastern and African Antitrust Review 2020. The publication’s “Israel Overview” was written by FBC’s Tal Eyal-Boger, Ziv Schwartz and Shani Brown. Please find a PDF copy of the Israel Overview here.

Tal Eyal-Boger & Ziv Schwartz | Jul 2019 | Publication

אשרת שהייה ועבודה למשקיעים מארצות הברית, משפחותיהם ועובדים מומחים מטעמם

אשרת שהייה ועבודה למשקיעים מארצות הברית, משפחותיהם ועובדים מומחים מטעמם רשות האוכלוסין וההגירה פרסמה לאחרונה נוהל חדש המאפשר למשקיעים אזרחי ארצות הברית ועובדים מטעמם, שהם מנהלים בכירים או מומחים בעלי ידע חיוני וייחודי, לשהות ולעבוד בישראל לצורך ניהול ופיתוח מיזם עסקי. בנוסף, קובע הנוהל כי בני משפחות משקיעים ועובדים מארצות הברית כאמור, רשאים לשהות ולעבוד […]

Amit Bechler | Jun 2019 | Publication

Residence and Work Permit in Israel for US investors, Their Families, and Their Expert Employees

Residence and Work Permit in Israel for US investors, Their Families, and Their Expert Employees The Population and Immigration Authority in Israel released recently a new guideline that allows U.S. citizens and employees on their behalf, who are senior executives or experts with essential and unique knowledge, to stay and work in Israel to manage […]

Amit Bechler | Jun 2019 | Publication

אשרת עבודה לעובדים זרים בחברות הייטק בישראל

אשרת עבודה לעובדים זרים בחברות הייטק בישראל בחודש פברואר 2018, פרסמה רשות האוכלוסין וההגירה נוהל ניסויי חדש, הקובע הקלות והסדרים מיטיבים לחברות הייטק, שיוכרו על ידי הרשות הלאומית לחדשנות טכנולוגית כתאגידים עתירי ידע טכנולוגי, אשר יבקשו להעסיק עובדים זרים בעלי מומחיות ייחודית שקשורה למוצר או לשירות המפותח על ידי החברה. נוהל ניסויי חדש זה, נקבע […]

Amit Bechler | May 2019 | Publication

Work Visas for Employees in High-Tech Companies in Israel

In February 2018, the Population and Immigration Authority released a new pilot guideline that establishes relief and favorable arrangements for high-tech companies who are recognized by the Israel Innovation Authority to employ foreign workers with special expertise connected to the products or services being developed. Please find the full article here

Amit Bechler | May 2019 | Publication

The Initial Public Offerings Law Review – Israel Chapter

FBC partners, Nitzan Sandor and Sharon Rosen, authored the Israel chapter for the 2019 edition of The Initial Public Offerings Law Review, an annual guide to legal and market developments in each of the most significant jurisdictions worldwide, designed to aid in-house counsel, corporate clients and private practitioners on IPOs around the world. Please click […]

Sharon Rosen | May 2019 | Publication

שאלות נפוצות לגבי אשרת ב-1 להעסקת מומחה זר בישראל

שאלות נפוצות לגבי אשרת ב-1 להעסקת מומחה זר בישראל האם כל ביקור עסקי בישראל מחייב הוצאת היתר עבודה? במציאות הכלכלית והגלובלית השוררת כיום, מגיעים לישראל לעתים תכופות נציגים זרים למטרות עסקיות שונות כגון ייעוץ, משא ומתן, פגישות עסקיות, הרצאות, הדרכות וכיוצא באלה. במקרים כגון אלה, מתעוררת שאלה האם הנציגים כאמור הם בגדר “מומחים זרים”, אשר […]

Amit Bechler | Apr 2019 | Publication

Frequently Asked Questions About the B/1 Work Permit for Experts in Israel

Frequently Asked Questions about the B/1 Work Permit for Experts in Israel Does every business visit to Israel require the issuance of a work permit? In the current economic and globalized climate, foreign representatives often come to Israel for various business purposes such as consulting, negotiations, business meetings, lectures, training et al. In such cases, […]

Amit Bechler | Apr 2019 | Publication

תהליך הוצאת היתר ואשרת עבודה למומחה זר בישראל

תהליך הוצאת היתר ואשרת עבודה למומחה זר בישראל התהליך לקבלת היתר עבודה למומחה זר הוא כאמור תהליך מורכב. התיאור להלן מתאר את המסגרת הכללית של התהליך, אולם קיימים הבדלים מסוימים בתהליך בהתאם לקטגוריה במסגרתה מבוקש ההיתר תוך שבחלק מההיתרים מוסדר הליך מקוצר. לקריאת המאמר המלא לחצו כאן    

Amit Bechler | Mar 2019 | Publication

The Process of Issuing a Work Permit and Visa for a Foreign Expert in Israel

The Process of Issuing a Work Permit and Visa for a Foreign Expert in Israel The procedure for obtaining a work permit for a foreign expert is, as stated above, complex. The following description describes the general framework of the process, but there are certain differences in the process depending on which permit has been […]

Amit Bechler | Mar 2019 | Publication

התיקון הנסתר בחוק התחרות שהופך אוליגופול למונופול

עוה”ד טל אייל-בוגר ורועי ורהפטיג ממחלקת תחרות והגבלים עסקיים במשרדנו פרסמו מאמר ב”גלובס” על התיקון הנסתר בחוק התחרות שהופך אוליגופול למונופול. לחצו כאן לכתבה המלאה.

Tal Eyal-Boger & Roi Warhaftig | Mar 2019 | Publication

סוגי אשרות עבודה למומחה זר בישראל

סוגי אשרות עבודה למומחה זר בישראל מומחה בשכר מומחים – זו היא הקטגוריה המרכזית להעסקת עובדים זרים בישראל בתחומים כלליים שאינם מבין התחומים המוגדרים לעיל. היתר זו נועד עבור עובדים בעלי רמת מומחיות גבוהה או בעלי ידע חיוני וייחודי שאינו קיים לעובדים בישראל. בבקשה להיתר מסוג זה, יידרש המעסיק להציג אסמכתאות למומחיות העובד, לרבות תארים […]

Amit Bechler | Feb 2019 | Publication

Types of Work Visas for a Foreign Expert in Israel

Types of Work Visas for a Foreign Expert in Israel Expert with “expert remuneration” – This is the main category for the employment of foreign workers in Israel within fields not among the sectors above. This permit is intended for employees with a high level of expertise or who possess essential and unique knowledge that […]

Amit Bechler | Feb 2019 | Publication

היתר ואשרת עבודה לעובד זר בישראל ב-1

בעידן הגלובאלי מתעורר צורך גובר של חברות וארגונים עסקיים לנייד עובדים זרים לביצוע תפקידים שונים המצריכים ידע, מומחיות או יכולות ניהול מוכחות, בין אם מדובר בתפקידים קבועים וארוכי טווח ובין אם לצורך פרויקטים זמניים וחולפים. בישראל ניתן להבחין בגרף עלייה בביקוש גופים עסקיים להעסקת עובדים זרים מסוג זה. לשם המחשה, לפי נתוני רשות האוכלוסין וההגירה […]

Amit Bechler | Jan 2019 | Publication

Work Permit and Visa for a Foreign Employee in Israel (B-1)

In the era of globalization there is a growing requirement for companies and business organizations to relocate foreign workers to perform various tasks that require knowledge, expertise or proven management capabilities; whether these tasks are permanent, long-term or temporary. In Israel, among business entities, there is an increasing demand to employ this type of foreign […]

Amit Bechler | Jan 2019 | Publication

New Bulletin Aims to Clarify Dual Listing Process

The Corporate Finance Department at the Israel Securities Authority issued a Staff Legal Bulletin – Dual-listed companies: issuance, reporting, listing and delisting. It is a summary of the most up-to-date information on the issuance, reporting, listing and delisting of dual-listed companies, intended to clarify and reflect those processes for dual-listed companies and companies considering dual […]

Sharon Rosen & Ron Sitton | Jan 2019 | Publication

Law for the Reduction of Cash Use introduced

Law for the Reduction of Cash Use introduced Introduction On 18 March 2018 Parliament enacted the Law for the Reduction of Cash Use (5778/2018), which came into force on 1 January 2019. The law imposes certain restrictions on the use of cash and cheques that do not name the payee. It aims to reduce cash […]

Ron Sitton | Jan 2019 | Publication

FBC’s Competition & Antitrust Department ranked Elite by the GCR100 – 2019

Global Competition Review has ranked, again, FBC’s Competition & Antitrust practice, led by Tal Eyal-Boger, Elite in its 2019 GCR 100, Israel chapter. “The team handles the full scope of competition law…” Click here to read in full.

Tal Eyal-Boger | Jan 2019 | Publication

Establishing a Business in Israel – a Guide by FBC

FBC’s Ron Lehmann, Ron Sitton, Carolyn Zeimer Vigodny and Audrey Abensur authored the ‘Establishing a Business in Israel’ guide for the Thomson Reuters Establishing a Business in … Global Guide 2018. See here.

Ronald Lehmann & Ron Sitton & Audrey Abensur | Aug 2018 | Publication

GCR’s The European, Middle Eastern and African Antitrust Review 2019: Israel Overview

GCR published The European, Middle Eastern and African Antitrust Review 2019. The publication’s “Israel Overview” was written by FBC’s Tal Eyal-Boger, Ziv Schwartz and Shani Brown. Please find a PDF copy of the Israel Overview here

Tal Eyal-Boger & Ziv Schwartz | Aug 2018 | Publication

בוטל מס רכישה שהוטל על אאורה ושיכון ובינוי בעסקאות לרכישת מגרשים

עו”ד קרן אלון, מנהלת תחום מיסוי מקרקעין במשרדנו, התראיינה לכתבה ב”כלכליסט” בנוגע לפס”ד של ועדת הערר בביהמ”ש המחוזי בחיפה בעניין הוצאות פיתוח והאם הן חלק משווי הרכישה לצורך חישוב מס רכישה. .לחצו כאן לכתבה המלאה

FBC | Aug 2018 | Publication

חוברת חוק חדלות פירעון ושיקום כלכלי – סקירה, דברי רקע והסבר

צוותי המימון והבנקאות וחדלות הפירעון במשרדנו הכינו חוברת סקירה, דברי רקע והסבר על חוק חדלות פירעון ושיקום כלכלי אשר נחקק לאחרונה. החוברת נועדה לסייע בהכרת החוק החדש, באמצעות סקירת ארבעה עשר חלקיו, בהתאם למבנה החוק, תוך מתן דגש לחידושים העיקריים ביחס לדין שחל טרם כניסת החוק החדש. אנו תקווה כי תמצאו בחוברת עניין. אנו תקווה […]

Amit Pines & Avraham Well & Miri Kimhi & Lihi Blumenfeld & Dikla Lavy-Fischer | May 2018 | Publication

Will the UK lose its supremacy as Europe’s leading gambling market?

‘Will the UK lose its supremacy as Europe’s leading gambling market?’ Click here to read an article by Adv. Dina Niron of FBC’s IP and Cyber & IT practices, published in EGR – a leading online gaming magazine.  

FBC | May 2018 | Publication

The Initial Public Offerings Law Review – Israel Chapter

FBC partners, Nitzan Sandor and Sharon Rosen, authored the Israel chapter for the 2018 edition of The Initial Public Offerings Law Review, an annual guide to legal and market developments in each of the most significant jurisdictions worldwide, designed to aid in-house counsel, corporate clients and private practitioners on IPOs around the world. Please click […]

Sharon Rosen | Mar 2018 | Publication

FBC Hosts Israel’s 1st Legal Hackathon

FBC’s Legal Knowledge Manager, Adv. Esther Dediashvili‘s interview about organizing Israel’s 1st Legal Hackathon and what it’s like to champion legal innovation inside the firm was recently published (in English) on the Global Legal Hachathon Blog at the popular international Medium channel. Please click here to read the full interview  

FBC | Mar 2018 | Publication

‘Doing Business in Israel’ 2018 Edition

FBC partner Shay Teken and Moran Friedman wrote the chapter on Labor and Employment for the 2018 edition of ‘Doing Business in Israel’ produced by Nishlis Legal Marketing. Click here to read the full chapter Click here to read the full book

Shay Teken & Moran Friedman | Mar 2018 | Publication

IFLR Project Finance Report 2018 – Israel Chapter

FBC partners, Gilad Winkler and Hagit Howrowitz, experts in project finance, energy and infrastructure matters, authored the Israel chapter for the 2018 IFLR Project Finance Report. Please click here to read the full chapter.

Gilad Winkler | Feb 2018 | Publication

FBC’s Competition & Antitrust Department ranked Elite by the GCR100 – 2018

FBC’s Competition & Antitrust practice, led by Tal Eyal-Boger, was once again nominated Elite in the 18th edition of GCR100, Israel chapter. “Fischer Behar Chen Well Orion & Co continues to boast a significant antitrust practice…” Click here to read the full chapter

Tal Eyal-Boger | Jan 2018 | Publication

Legal Environment Report of The “Belt and Road” Countries

FBC co-authored the Israel chapter of the Legal Environment Report of the “Belt and Road” Countries, published by the All China Lawyers Association. Please click here to read the full report (Chinese translation follows the English).

Ron Sitton | Jan 2018 | Publication

Data protection and Privacy in Israel (LexisNexis)

In light of the global rise of data protection and privacy, it is important to understand the applicable legal framework when doing business in Israel. This practice note, written by FBC Partner Amit Dat and Dr. Omri Rachum-Twaig, was published by ‘LexisNexis’ and provides an overview of the regulation of data protection and privacy in […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Dec 2017 | Publication

עו”ד שי תקן ומורן פרידמן היו שותפים לכתיבת הפרק המשפטי בספר “המאבק על הוועד”

אנו שמחים להעביר לעיונכם ולשימושכם את המבוא ותוכן העניינים לצד הפרק המשפטי מן הספר “המאבק על הוועד” אשר נכתב על ידי העיתונאי, הסופר והמרצה שוקי שטאובר. עורכי הדין שי תקן ומורן פרידמן ממחלקת משפט העבודה במשרד פישר בכר חן וול אוריון ושות’ היו שותפים לכתיבת הפרק המשפטי בספר אשר כולל סקירה נרחבת של התמורות מרחיקות […]

Shay Teken & Moran Friedman | Dec 2017 | Publication

Partner Tal Eyal-Boger interviewed Adv. Michal Halperin, the Director General of the IAA

Tal Eyal-Boger, partner and head of FBC’s Competition & Antitrust practice, interviewed Adv. Michal Halperin, the Director General of the Israeli Antitrust Authority, on her visions and the IAA’s current competition policy and the challenges it is facing. Click here to read the full interview.

Tal Eyal-Boger | Oct 2017 | Publication

‘WWL: Real Estate – 2017’ recognizes managing partner Amir Chen

According to the latest ranking by #WhosWhoLegal: ‘Real Estate – 2017’ FBC managing partner, Amir Chen “is one of the pre-eminent real estate practitioners in Israel and stands out as an impressive deal maker.”

Amir Chen | Sep 2017 | Publication

GCR’s The European, Middle Eastern and African Antitrust Review 2018: Israel Overview

GCR published The European, Middle Eastern and African Antitrust Review 2018. The publication’s “Israel Overview” was written by FBC’s Tal Eyal-Boger, Ziv Schwartz and Shani Brown. Please find a PDF copy of the Israel Overview here

Tal Eyal-Boger & Ziv Schwartz | Sep 2017 | Publication

《在以色列做生意》（2017年版）- ‘Doing Business in Israel’ 2017

We are pleased to share with you the Chinese version of the two chapters written for the 2017 edition of ‘Doing Business in Israel’ produced by Nishlis Legal Marketing. FBC合伙人Miri Kimhi 撰写了《银行与金融》章节——点击这里阅读完整章节 FBC合伙人Shay Teken和Moran Friedman 撰写了《劳动与雇佣》章节——点击这里阅读完整章节

Miri Kimhi & Shay Teken & Moran Friedman | Aug 2017 | Publication

‘WWL: Competition – 2017’ recognizes partner Tal Eyal Boger

According to the latest ranking by #WhosWhoLegal: ‘Competition – 2017’ FBC partner, Tal Eyal Boger is “Superb”; she is well known in the market for her expertise in all matters relating to competition and enforcement.”

Tal Eyal-Boger | Jul 2017 | Publication

Israel: Startup Nation Open to India and the World

FBC authored an article on “Israel: Startup Nation Open to India and the World” in India Unleashed 2017. Please click here to read the full article

FBC | Jun 2017 | Publication

Knowledge Management in Law Firms – Facing the Future

We are pleased to inform you that an interview titled “Knowledge Management in Law Firms – Facing the Future” (in Hebrew) with our firm’s Legal Knowledge Manager, Adv. Esther Dediashvili, was recently published in Tech&Law – the first website to bring everything that matters in the Legal Tech field to the Israeli reader, in Hebrew. […]

FBC | May 2017 | Publication

Living in Interesting Times – The Current State of the Legal Knowledge Management and the Legaltech Scene in Israel

We are pleased to inform you that an interview titled “Living in Interesting Times – The Current State of the Legal Knowledge Management and the Legaltech Scene in Israel” (in English) with FBC’s Legal Knowledge Manager, Adv. Esther Dediashvilli, was recently published in a prestigious international magazine ‘Legal Business World’, alongside worldwide thought leaders in the […]

FBC | May 2017 | Publication

FBC authored an article on Joint Ventures in the Israel-India Business Guide 2017

Click here to read the chapter written by FBC partners Eran Yaniv and Raz Tepper.

Raz Tepper & Eran Yaniv | May 2017 | Publication

Knowledge Management in Israeli Law Firms – The Current State

We are pleased to inform you that an article titled “Knowledge Management in Israeli Law Firms – The Current State” (in Hebrew) written by our firm’s Professional Manager, Adv. Israel Fischer, with contributions by our firm’s Legal Knowledge Manager, Adv. Esther Dediashvili, was recently published in a new book: “Knowledge Management in Israel 2017 – […]

FBC | Apr 2017 | Publication

Israel: Cross Border Joint Venture and Strategic Alliance Guide (LexisNexis)

‘Lexis Practice Advisor’ published an Israel Cross Border Joint Venture and Strategic Alliance Guide. FBC Partner Raz Tepper wrote one of the articles. Please click here to read the full article. Please click here to read the article in Chinese.  

Raz Tepper | Apr 2017 | Publication

The Dynamics of a Purchasing Group

“The Dynamics of a Purchasing Group” Please click here to read the article written by FBC partner Omri Shilo and Adv. Yonatan Raskin (The Jerusalem Post, April 2017)

Omri Shilo | Apr 2017 | Publication

The State of Israel Will Make Sure You Think About Information Security (Hebrew)

“The State of Israel Will Make Sure You Think About Information Security” Please click here to read the article written by FBC partner Amit Dat and Adv. Omri Rachum-Twaig (The Marker, March 30, 2017).

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Mar 2017 | Publication

Is a Special Committee needed for Approval of Interested Party Transactions? (Hebrew)

“Is a Special Committee needed for Approval of Interested Party Transactions?” Please click here to read the article written by FBC partner Avremi Well (Calcalist, March 27, 2017).

Avraham Well | Mar 2017 | Publication

FBC’s Competition & Antitrust Department ranked Elite by the 2017 GCR100

FBC’s Competition & Antitrust practice, led by Tal Eyal-Boger, was again nominated Elite in the 17th edition of GCR100, Israel chapter. “Fischer Behar Chen Well Orion & Co boasts the largest antitrust practice in Israel…” Click here to view the ranking

Ziv Schwartz | Feb 2017 | Publication

‘Doing Business in Israel’ 2017 Edition

We were pleased to contribute two chapters to the 2017 edition of ‘Doing Business in Israel’ produced by Nishlis Legal Marketing. FBC partner Miri Kimhi, wrote a chapter on Banking and Finance – click here to read the full chapter FBC partner Shay Teken and Moran Friedman wrote a chapter on Labor and Employment – click here […]

Shay Teken & Moran Friedman & Miri Kimhi | Jan 2017 | Publication

GCR’s Women in Antitrust 2016 recognizes FBC partner Tal Eyal-Boger

Global Competition Review released their Women in Antitrust 2016, marking the first time they have profiled 150 private practitioners, in-house counsel, enforcers, economists and academics. FBC partner, Tal Eyal-Boger who heads the Competition & Antitrust department, is one of the women on the list to be chosen and recognized as being remarkable and at the […]

Tal Eyal-Boger | Dec 2016 | Publication

GCR’s The European, Middle Eastern and African Antitrust Review 2017: Israel Overview

GCR recently published The European, Middle Eastern and African Antitrust Review 2017. The publication’s “Israel Overview” was written by FBC’s Tal Eyal-Boger, Ziv Schwartz and Shani Brown. Please find a PDF copy of the Israel Overview here.

Tal Eyal-Boger & Ziv Schwartz | Aug 2016 | Publication

Misleading the Patent Office as an Abuse of Dominant Position (Hebrew)

Misleading the Patent Office as an Abuse of Dominant Position (Hebrew)

Roi Warhaftig | Mar 2016 | Publication

The IAA’s Notification regarding the Annulment of the Statutory Exclusion for Reciprocal Exclusivity Arrangements

The IAA’s Notification regarding the Annulment of the Statutory Exclusion for Reciprocal Exclusivity Arrangements (Aug., 2015) (co-authors Tal Eyal-Boger & Ziv Schwartz & Michael Lahmy)  

Tal Eyal-Boger & Ziv Schwartz | Aug 2015 | Publication

The IAA intends to amend Opinion 3/14 – “Trade Association and Their Activities” (Hebrew)

The IAA intends to amend Opinion 3/14 – “Trade Association and Their Activities” (Aug., 2015) (co-authors Ziv Schwartz & Michael Lahmy) (Hebrew)

Ziv Schwartz | Aug 2015 | Publication

Antitrust in Israel: Overview

Antitrust in Israel: Overview (published in the GCR European Antitrust Review 2016, co-authors Tal Eyal-Boger & Ziv Schwartz, Pg. 177-182)

Tal Eyal-Boger & Ziv Schwartz | Aug 2015 | Publication

International Legal Developments – Antitrust – Year In Review: 2014

International Legal Developments – Antitrust – Year In Review 2014 (co-authors Tal Eyal-Boger & Ziv Schwartz, Pg. 49-50)

Tal Eyal-Boger & Ziv Schwartz | Jul 2015 | Publication

Group insolvency, consolidation of debt and directors’ duties and liabilities in Israel

Group insolvency, consolidation of debt and directors’ duties and liabilities in Israel (published by Practical Law, a Thomson Reuters Legal Publication)

Avraham Well | May 2015 | Publication

“Follow-On” Class Actions Against International Cartels

“Follow-On” Class Actions Against International Cartels (published in the CPI Antitrust Chronicle)

Tal Eyal-Boger & Ziv Schwartz | Apr 2015 | Publication

The Family Factor – The Secret Ingredient in Developing Business Opportunities

The Family Factor – The Secret Ingredient in Developing Business Opportunities (PSMG Magazine | www.psmg.co.uk)

FBC | Feb 2015 | Publication

A UFO in the Israeli Antitrust Law

A UFO in the Israeli Antitrust Law

Roi Warhaftig | Nov 2014 | Publication

Silencing the Contenders in the Name of Competition

Silencing the Contenders in the Name of Competition (Hebrew)

Tal Eyal-Boger & Roi Warhaftig | Nov 2014 | Publication

Tax considerations when establishing a start-up

Tax considerations when establishing a start-up (Hebrew)

Anat Shavit | Oct 2014 | Publication

Corporate Advisors Handbook: Tax

Corporate Advisor Handbook: Tax (Israel Chapter, Pg. 50)

Anat Shavit | Jul 2014 | Publication

International Legal Developments – Antitrust – Year In Review: 2013

International Legal Developments – Antitrust – Year In Review 2013 (co-authors Tal Eyal-Boger & Keren Cohen, Pg. 85-88)

Tal Eyal-Boger | Jul 2014 | Publication

The Promotion of Competition in the Food Sector in Israel

The Promotion of Competition in the Food Sector in Israel (published in the CPI Antitrust Chronicle)

Tal Eyal-Boger | Jun 2014 | Publication

When the safe harbor becomes a dangerous place – New guidelines on excessive pricing (Hebrew)

When the safe harbor becomes a dangerous place – New guidelines on excessive pricing (Hebrew)

Tal Eyal-Boger | May 2014 | Publication

Cartel Chasers (Hebrew)

Cartel Chasers – Class actions following international cartels – a new trend in Israel? (co-authors: Tal Eyal-Boger & Nehami Katzenelson, Pg. 96-99, Israel Bar Law Review (Hebrew))

Tal Eyal-Boger | Apr 2014 | Publication

The effect of Amendment 16 to the Companies Law on transactions through tender offers

Amendment 16 to the Companies Law recently passed, which amended a number of provisions applicable to the acquisition of companies by way of a full tender offer is expected to influence the way buyers of Israeli public companies will choose. Amendment 16 of the Companies Law recently passed, which amended a number of provisions applicable […]

Raz Tepper | Jan 2014 | Publication

Underlying Legal and Regulatory Framework of Office of the Chief Scientist of the Israeli Ministry of the Economy

1. General  The Office of the Chief Scientist (“OCS”) of the Israeli Ministry of the Economy oversees all Israeli Government sponsored support of research and development (“R&D”) in the Israeli industry.[1] Pursuant to the Encouragement of Industrial Research and Development Law, 1984 and the regulations promulgated thereunder (the “R&D Law”),[2] the OCS provides Israeli companies […]

Raz Tepper | Jan 2014 | Publication

How to Make Lemonade from Lemons: Achieving Better Free Speech Protection Without Altering the Existing Legal Protection for Censorship in Cyberspace

How to Make Lemonade from Lemons: Achieving Better Free Speech Protection Without Altering the Existing Legal Protection for Censorship in Cyberspace, 36 Campbell L. Rev. 147 (2014)

FBC | Jan 2014 | Publication

The Reform to the Taxation of Trusts under Israeli Law

The Reform to the Taxation of Trusts under Israeli Law

Anat Shavit | Nov 2013 | Publication

Self-Assessment and Antitrust

Good self-assessment is an asset. This is the case not only in the field of psychology, but also in the legal and economic world of Antitrust. Recently, new subordinate legislation, entitled “Block Exemption” was enacted. This new legislation significantly changes the Israeli restrictive arrangement regime. According to the new Block Exemption, all forms of restrictive […]

Tal Eyal-Boger & Ziv Schwartz | Aug 2013 | Publication

B.O.T Sub-Contractors at a Crossroads (Hebrew)

B.O.T Sub-Contractors at a Crossroads – July 2013 (Hebrew)

FBC | Jul 2013 | Publication

TheMarker – An independent expert is required for the resolution of complex infrastructure-related disputes (Hebrew)

TheMarker – An independent expert is required for the resolution of complex infrastructure-related disputes (Hebrew)

FBC | Apr 2013 | Publication

Due Diligence among Competitors: New Draft Opinion Published by the IAA

The General Director of the Israel Antitrust Authority (the “IAA” and the “General Director“, respectively) recently published a draft opinion concerning the disclosure of information in due diligence examinations prior to transactions among competitors (the “Draft“). Negotiations leading to a transaction are commonly accompanied, inter alia, by economic, financial, accounting and legal due diligence examinations. […]

Tal Eyal-Boger & Ziv Schwartz | Apr 2013 | Publication

“Trilogy of Life” (Hebrew)

“Trilogy of Life” – “The Attorney” Magazine (Hebrew)

Shay Teken | Apr 2013 | Publication

International Legal Developments – Antitrust – Year In Review: 2012

International Legal Developments – Antitrust – Year In Review: 2012 (co-authors: Tal Eyal-Boger & Shira Gillat, Pg. 57-78)

Tal Eyal-Boger | Mar 2013 | Publication

Was There Justice In Neve Tzedek?

This week a ruling was given in the matter of the Elhanan compound on the border of the Neve Tzedek neighborhood in Tel Aviv. The ruling relates to two combined programs – one for the establishment of residential towers and the other for the regulation of public spaces. The execution of the public activities was […]

Amir Chen | Feb 2013 | Publication

The Law Of Infamy

WHAT IS PERMISSIBLE TO THE EMPEROR – IS FORBIDDEN TO THE TYCOON Legend has it that many years ago there was a famine in one of the villages in Africa, and as a result of this, the fields did not produce any grain. The elders gathered, and after weighing up several alternatives, such as irrigation […]

Avraham Well | Jan 2013 | Publication

Guide to Leading Competition Law & Economics Practices – Global Competition Review – 14th Annual Edition

Guide to Leading Competition Law & Economics Practices – Global Competition Review – 14th Annual Edition (2013)

Tal Eyal-Boger | Jan 2013 | Publication

Financial Sanctions and Antitrust – Grasp All – Lose All (Hebrew)

Financial Sanctions and Antitrust – Grasp All – Lose All (Hebrew)

FBC | May 2012 | Publication

“A Strike is an Agressive Tool, But Only Agression Works Here” (Hebrew)

“A Strike is an Agressive Tool, But Only Agression Works Here” – Globes (Hebrew)

Shay Teken | Feb 2012 | Publication

Country Survey – Israel’s Competition Bar – Global Competition Review

Country Survey – Israel’s Competition Bar – Global Competition Review (January 2012)

Reuven Behar & Tal Eyal-Boger | Jan 2012 | Publication

New Legislation In Israel – Regulating Oligopolies

New Legislation in Israel – Regulating Oligopolies

Tal Eyal-Boger & Roi Warhaftig | Dec 2011 | Publication

Supervising Class Action Settlement Agreements (Hebrew)

Supervising Class Action Settlement Agreements (2011) (co-authors Gil Orion & Ziv Schwartz) (Hebrew)

Gil Orion, Dr. & Ziv Schwartz | Sep 2011 | Publication

The Economic Protest and Cartels

The Economic Protest and Cartels

Tal Eyal-Boger & Roi Warhaftig | Sep 2011 | Publication

‘When You Want, A Broom Can Also Shoot’ (Hebrew)

“When You Want, A Broom Can Also Shoot” – Globes (Hebrew)“

Shay Teken | Jun 2011 | Publication

“Does a CEO Need to Know Securities Law?” (Hebrew)

“Does a CEO Need to Know Securities Law?” – The Marker (Hebrew)

FBC | Oct 2010 | Publication

“Tend First to the Poor of Your City” – Protecting the Interest of Employees in Corporate Liquidation and Recovery (Hebrew)

“Tend First to the Poor of Your City” – Protecting the Interest of Employees in Corporate Liquidation and Recovery (Hebrew)

Shay Teken | Feb 2010 | Publication

The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Class and Group Actions

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Class and Group Actions 2009 (co-authors Gil Orion & Ziv Schwartz)

Gil Orion, Dr. & Ziv Schwartz | Sep 2009 | Publication

Women in Antitrust – Global Competition Review

Women in Antitrust – Global Competition Review (May 2009)

Tal Eyal-Boger | May 2009 | Publication

Competition Among Institutional Investors (Hebrew)

Competition Among Institutional Investors (Hebrew)

Tal Eyal-Boger | Apr 2009 | Publication

World’s leading Competition Lawyers – 40 Under Forty – Global Competition Review

World’s leading Competition Lawyers – 40 Under Forty – Global Competition Review (May 2008)

Tal Eyal-Boger | May 2008 | Publication

Cross-border mergers in view of Israeli Competition Law

Merger transactions that spread across borders and require approval in multiple jurisdictions have become common practice in the current global commercial environment.Transactions of this sort give rise to complex questions involving the application of the Israeli Competition Law, and the unique conduct of the multiple sides and jurisdictions involved.This paper will offer some pragmatic insights […]

Tal Eyal-Boger | Jan 2008 | Publication

‘Gun jumping’ in Israeli Merger Law

Controlling ‘Gun jumping’ is one hurdle that antitrust authorities are currently struggling to overcome.This challenge has not bypassed the Israeli Antitrust Authority (IAA), which lacks clear guidelines defining which actions constitute ‘gun jumping’ and qualify as ‘merger de facto’. In this paper we elaborate on some of the questions arising with respect to this unresolved […]

Tal Eyal-Boger | Jun 2007 | Publication

A Reconsideration of the Law in the Judicial Non-Interference with an Arbitrator’s Mistakes of Law (Hebrew)

 A Reconsideration of the Law in the Judicial Non-Interference with an Arbitrator’s Mistakes of Law (Hebrew)

Oded Revivo | May 2007 | Publication

Country Survey – Antitrust in Israel – Global Competition Review

Country Survey – Antitrust in Israel – Global Competition Review (Emily Gray, 2006)

Tal Eyal-Boger | Jan 2006 | Publication

The Right to an Adequate Standard of Living (with a co-writer) (Heharat Din ,2004) (Hebrew)

The Right to an Adequate Standard of Living (with co-writer) (Heharat Din, 2004) (Hebrew)

FBC | Jan 2004 | Publication

Therapist – Patient Sexual Abuse (with a co-writer) (Heharat Din ,2004) (Hebrew)

Therapist – Patient Sexual Abuse (with a co-writer) (Heharat Din ,2004) (Hebrew)

FBC | Jan 2004 | Publication