Herzog Fox & Neeman Represents Microsoft

We are proud to have represented our long-standing client in another acquisition in Israel. Microsoft completed its purchase of CyberX , a provider of industrial IoT cybersecurity, helping Microsoft enhance its IoT security offering in Azure. Our partners Janet Pahima and Nathan Wiesenberg led the transaction with the support of Yuval Navot, Dr. Ehab Farah, Michal Herzfeld, Noga Benmor-Piltch, Nesimyan Adawi, Efrat Kesler Kadmon, Adar Bengom (Ortal), Nir Gal, Daniel Rosenblatt and Elkeslassy Ohad. […]

Destination Africa: Shine On Rwanda

Rwanda- Israel relationship and opportunities Hosted by Yossi Abramowitz Energiya Global, SID and Herzog, Fox & Neeman invite you to join H.E Joseph Rutabana, the Ambassador of Rwanda to Israel, to learn about the Israel-Rwanda relationship, discuss how to advance and expand our cooperation, and get an update on COVID 19. Tuesday, June 30, 2020- […]

Partners Ran Hai and Erez Abu, explain to Globes about the opportunity in SPAC

Trying to decide between an IPO and an Exit? You can have both. Partners Ran Hai and Erez Abu, explain to Globes about the opportunity in SPAC– Special Purpose Acquisition Company. The SPAC route provides an alternative to an exit, while enabling the founders to raise funds for the continued growth of the company. Our firm had recently represented SBTech, […]

Admissibility of claims in investment treaty arbitration

Partner Saar Pauker’s article “Admissibility of claims in investment treaty arbitration” was recenetly published at the Arbitration International Journal. The article argues that recourse for the doctrine of admissibility as a bar or limitation to the exercise of jurisdiction over investors’ claims should be made with considerable caution. For the full article >> click here

7 Keys to Protecting Your Company and Yourself During the Pandemic

Due to the economic effect of the Coronavirus pandemic, many companies and business entities might suffer from liquidity issues and may face insolvency or quasi-insolvency proceedings. Under Israeli law, when a company is “on the verge of insolvency”, directors and CEOs become subject to more scrutiny. Our partners, Asaf Nahum and Seffy Zinger, wrote for […]

Cellcom has completed a successful public offering

A show of confidence by the Israeli capital markets – Cellcom has completed a successful public offering, with proceeds of approximately NIS 200M. It is one of the first public offerings in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange since the Coronavirus lockdown, and the offering was over-subscribed. This transaction was handled by our partners Ilanit Landesman Yogev, Niv Sivan, Ron […]

We are happy to announce the launch of a new venture capital fund: Hyperwise Ventures Fund.

We are happy to announce the launch of a new venture capital fund: Hyperwise Ventures Fund. The fund was established by the experienced entrepreneurs, Nathan Shuchami, Aviv Gafni and Ben Omelchenko. The fund will make seed and early stage investments in companies within the fields of cyber security and enterprise software. Even during this challenging time, the activities investment […]

Cima Fund Registration

Funds Registration with CIMA according to the new Cayman Islands Private Funds Law – Follow-up Update Dear Clients and Colleagues, Following the client update circulated by us on February 18, 2020, with respect to the requirement to register all Cayman Islands investment funds with the Cayman Islands Monitory Authority (“CIMA”), we hereby update that CIMA […]

CME + The Economics of Pandemic Recovery

Herzog Fox & Neeman is hosting CME Group in an interactive online discussion around the economic and market impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and how effective stimulus efforts might be at offsetting the disruption. Join Erik Norland, CME’s Senior Economist for a deep dive into the scenario being implicitly priced in equity, fixed income, commodity […]

Cancellation of Debt, Bad Debts, Bond Buy-Back and Debt Restructuring

Dear Friends and Colleagues, In view of the recent economic slowdown in Israel as a result of the damages caused by the Coronavirus, we recently have been seeing businesses that need to address questions relating to non-repayment of debts and the resulting tax consequences. In many cases, a business that is unable to repay its […]

Business Transactions Between Japanese and Israeli Companies

In the past few years we have witnessed a surge in the business activity between Japanese and Israeli companies, particularly in the areas of technology and innovation. The current global crisis presents many challenges but also business opportunities. The acclaimed innovation capabilities of Israeli tech companies combined with the outstanding ability of Japanese companies to […]

Israel Tax Firm Of The Year!

We are excited to announce that we have won this prestigious award by ITR – European Tax Awards 2020. This is an acknowledgement of all the hard work being done by the firm, especially by our tax department. We are proud of all of our partners and associates responsible for bringing this award home.

Electricity Market- Relief in Equity Requirements for Partnerships

Dear Clients and Friends, Good news for partnerships with a permanent electricity production license (of more than 10 MW) and those in the process of obtaining one. On May 13, 2020, Section 20(a)(1) of Electricity Sector Regulations (Terms and Procedures for Granting Licenses and the Duties of License Holders), 1997 was amended (the “Amendment”).  The […]

VC Investments in the time of COVID-19 pandemic

Herzog Fox & Neeman and FPI are glad to be conducting an interactive session for investors in private equity funds. The webinar will focus on VC investments in the time of COVID-19 pandemic, and will be hosting GPs from leading venture capital funds in Israel and worldwide, who will present some of their portfolio companies […]

Securitization | Public Offerings of Asset-Backed Bonds

Securitization | Public Offerings of Asset-Backed Bonds The Israel Securities Authority (the “ISA”)  published a report which sheds light over the ISA’s requirements when examining a public securitization transaction.   Dear friends and clients, The ISA published a report intended to increase the legal certainty for entities that consider a public issuance of asset-backed bonds […]

U.S.-Israel-China Relations | A Complicated Triangle | Live Webinar

Please join us for a discussion on recent developments and trends in U.S. and Israeli export controls and foreign direct investment, as well as the impact of the U.S.-China trade war on Israel and Israeli companies. Our speakers will provide insight into the new rules governing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States […]

Client Update | WIPO PROOF

Designers, creators, inventors, and developers often find it necessary to prove that their own creation predates that of others: who first designed a dress offered for sale both by a designer-boutique and by a retail chain store? Which pharmaceutical company first developed a drug that has sparked a patent dispute? Do writers still need to […]

ISA clarified its position re share holdings pursuant to a SWAP

The Israel Securities Authority (the “ISA”) updated its staff position re parties to a SWAP transaction, according to which, the parties to SWAP transactions that are solely financial in nature shall not be considered both “holders” and “co-holders”. According to a previous ISA staff position, all parties to a SWAP transaction shall be considered as […]

Substance and Procedure in International Arbitration

Partner Saar Pauker’s article “Substance and procedure in international arbitration” was recenetly published at the Arbitration International Journal by Oxford University Press. The article examines the application of the distinction between substance and procedure in the area of international arbitration, as regards both commercial cases and investment treaty disputes. For the full article >> click here

Partner Gilad Majerowicz Exclusive Interview to TechBlitz

Patrner Gilad Majerowicz was featured in the leading Japanese magazine, TechBlitz, where he discussed the rising numbers of Japanese companies seeking commercial collaborations with Israeli startups. For the full Interview (in Japanese ) >> click here

Recognition of the Innocent Co-Insured Doctrine

On March 10, 2020, the Israeli Supreme Court, in a ruling by Justice Grosskopf, with the concurrence of Justices Amit and Karra, recognized the doctrine of the Innocent Co-Insured in Israeli Insurance law (“the Ruling” and “the Doctrine”) – CA 7058/17 Nathan Melamed v. Tziona Leibowitz Et al. According to the Doctrine, mala fide misconduct of […]

The Blurry Line Between Fighting and Committing Crime on the Dark Web

Avraham Chaim Schneider, Ariel Yosefi, Nimrod Kozlovski  Unanswered questions expressed in one of the last court filings by the legal team for Eric Eoin Marques, the man behind the dark web’s original Freedom Hosting platform, was a key element in the Defense’s strategy: “[P]erhaps the greatest overarching question related to the investigation of this case is how the government […]

The world of Dark Web monitoring – An interview with SIXGILL Co-Founder Avi Kasztan

Avraham Chaim Schneider, Ariel Yosefi, Nimrod Kozlovski  Much of the mystique surrounding the dark web stems from the fact that for the average cyber citizen, this sinister sliver of the internet is like a digital, third world country few have dared ventured into. Information about its inner workings comes in snippets from news reports informing of yet […]

Dark Web Deanonymizing Technologies

Avraham Chaim Schneider, Ariel Yosefi, Nimrod Kozlovski  Anonymity is the true currency of the dark web and not just for the criminals. Organizations such as the FBI’s J-CODE, Europol’s EC3, The German Federal Criminal Police, La Police Nationale Française and many others invest significant amounts of time and cash into technologies and methodologies used to break up […]

Handling the Corona Virus- Live Updates

As you know, Israel continues its efforts to deal with the Corona Virus and contain it, to avoid its spreading any further. Our firm is continuously monitoring the situation and has established a designated and multidisciplinary team which is able to assist in addressing the various legal aspects arising from the outbreak. Below you can […]

Eyal Bar-Zvi talks Transfer Pricing in The Law Review 2018

We’re delighted to present our Transfer Pricing expert, Eyal Bar-Zvi‘s contribution to the June 2018 edition of The Transfer Pricing Law Review. Eyal has over a decade in the field of Transfer Pricing as is a member of several national and international bodies in the Tax, Hi-Tech, and Transfer Pricing spheres. Click here for the full international publication

The 7th IATI MNC Forum Annual Meeting

IATI’s 7th IATI MNC Forum Annual Meeting will bring together top executives of R&D centers, with policy makers and industry experts – to discuss and carry out our shared vision for Israel’s tech future. The Meeting is intended for Country Managers of R&D Centers only. For more info please contact gal@iati.co.il.