Herzog Fox & Neeman is Ranked Band 1 in Chambers FinTech
We are pleased to announce that Herzog Fox & Neeman is ranked band 1 in the newest Chambers Fintech Guide 2020. Chambers is a leading legal directory which identifies top law firms and lawyers worldwide.
“Digital inheritance” | Partner Nimrod Kozlovski guides us about digital assets after death
Dr Nimrod Kozlovski talks to “Yent” and “Mamon” about digital assets and the law on the issue of the deceased’s privacy. For the Full article (in hebrew) >> click here
Where Israeli Directors Meet Brazilian Directors
Join us for the first international event where Israeli and Brazilian directors meet, network, and have innovative and interesting discussions, with top Israeli lawyers and industries’ experts. The conference is free for members of the Directors Union and clients of Herzog Fox & Neeman. Hosted by: Dr. Amiram Porath, Member of the International Advisory Committee […]
Shareholder Activism In Israel | What Companies Need to Know
Join us for a unique, first of its kind conference in Israel on the topic, in collaboration with the prominent US law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, where we will discuss with an unprecedented team of top international experts and leading scholars the state of play in activist engagement and some of the […]
Positioning and Preparing for an Exit
Join us for a unique meetup on strategies & considerations of acquirers and of targets looking to maximize value and facilitate transactions. We will discuss different synergies that effect the acquisition process (from diligence to closing), taking into account the characteristics of different acquirers as well as current global geo-political and economic trends in Israeli […]
Beyond Real Estate | Why Invest in Real Estate in Greece & Cyprus?
More and more Israelis are making real estate investments in Greece and Cyprus to purchase residential and commercial properties. The Greek economy is finally facing a new cycle of growth after a dark decade of crisis while recent government measures are expected to fuel the full recovery of the real estate market. At the same […]
Med-Tech Tel Aviv
The “MedTech Tel Aviv” is a tailor-made event for Startups who wish to examine ways to approach the US market. For registraion, click here>>
The Future of Trading – Deep Dive Into Equity Derivatives
What used to be the sole property of a few, has recently become a basic product for any trader in equities. In the past, trading in futures was utilized primarily by speculators or traders seeking sophisticated hedging, however, in recent times, future trading is becoming a mainstream trading tool of the capital markets. The strongest […]
A World of Opportunities
If 2018 was the year of the ICO, 2019 is shaping up to be the year of the security and asset-based tokens. The tokenisation of assets of all sorts has the potential to revolutionize trillions in capital, and to usher in a new chapter in the evolution of the crypto industry. Just as we did […]
New OECD Proposal for Taxing Digital Economy – The Israeli Tax Angle
On October 9, 2019, the OECD released a Public Consultation Document, the Secretariat Proposal for a Unified Approach under Pillar One (the “Unified Approach”). If implemented, the Unified Approach would bring significant changes to international taxation rights and would impact many multinational companies with online activities, by providing market countries with taxing rights. Several countries […]
A New Tax Reform in Israel
The Israeli Parliament (the Knesset) approved a significant tax reform, which is expected to influence multinationals, other companies and individuals operating in Israel, as well as trusts. For the full update, click here.
Changes in Derivative Agreements as of March 2017
As of March 2017, as part of regulatory changes in Europe and the United States, a requirement to carry out transfers to limit exposure at a daily rate in respect of transactions in non-negotiable derivatives (OTC) that do not settle in central clearing will take effect. To read the full client update (Hebrew) – click here.
The Israeli Electricity Authority published a Call for Bids in a new solar power tender for public review
The Israeli Electricity Authority published a Call for Bids, subject to public review, for the first bidding round for determining a tariff for producing electricity using Photovoltaic technology. Comments and requests for clarifications regarding the Call for Bids must be submitted by no later than January 24th, 2017 at 2PM (Israel time). The final date […]
New Tender for Five Government-Sponsored Innovation Labs in Israel
The Israeli Innovation Authority (“IIA”) is calling “Qualified” Multinationals and Israeli corporations to submit bid proposals to form and operate five Innovation Labs in Israel in their field of expertise and interest, with government support, under a three year franchise. The deadline for bid proposals is June 6, 2017. To read the full update – click here
Environmental Regulatory Forum | Newsletter January 2017
We are pleased to send you an update summarizing the events in the field of environmental law in the business and industry sectors for 2016. The update presents the main innovations that took place in the area of legislation and environmental policy in the past year, as well as a central ruling in this area. […]
Technology & Regulation #38
The beginning of 2017 has been marked by a variety of regulatory and compliance developments in technology compliance, digital advertising, big data, content, privacy and information security regulations. In this edition of the Technology & Regulation Client Update, we have concentrated on updating you regarding some of the key developments in these areas, which apply […]
Financing Mass Loans for Businesses – The Passive Model
Recently, the Israel Securities Authority published a regulation proposal to allow the financing of the masses exempt from a prospectus in the area of P2B loans. Advertising is another step in trying to regulate mass funding. To read the full client update (Hebrew) – click here.
Most Significant Trends In The Securities Field – 2016
As 2016 comes to an end, we would like to present you with an annual summary of the changes, updates and trends of the past year, which are characterized by the development of specialized technologies in the field of financial services, the appearance of classic wealth management and banking services in the digital world, as […]
Disclosure of Projected Cash Flows
On February 5, 2017, the Israel Securities Authority (“ISA“) issued an update to its legal position regarding the disclosure of projected cash flows. The update includes the ISA’s interpretation to questions which concern the boards of directors of many bond companies when assessing the existence of warning signs in a company’s financial statements.” To read […]
Technology & Regulation #39
We are pleased to introduce you to our February edition of the Technology & Regulation Client Update, which includes a variety of industry and regulatory developments in the fields of technology compliance, digital advertising, content and information privacy regulations. Amongst other things, you can read about: The growing concerns over lack of transparency and poor standardization […]
Herzog Fox & Neeman Welcomes New Partner | Iris Wineberger
We are delighted to announce that, as of 1 January, 2017, Adv. Iris Weinberger has joined Herzog Fox & Neeman as a Partner to head our VAT, Indirect Taxes, Customs & International Trade Department. Adv. Weinberger specializes in the field of VAT and Customs, and until recently served as the Senior Deputy General Counsel at […]
Client Update|Labour and Employment Department | Summary of 2016 in Employment Law and Trends Towards 2017
During the year we updated you, on an ongoing basis, of the major changes in legislation and important judgments handed down by the labour courts. With the start of 2017, we have chosen to bring you a concise overview of the significant and central new developments that we have seen in legislation and case law […]
Pharma Compliance Programs
The 24th Amendment of the Pharmacists Ordinance [New Version], 1981, effective as of October 2016, introduced a major reform in the enforcement mechanisms of the pharmaceutical regulation. For the first time, office holders in pharmaceutical companies are exposed to personal criminal liability if they in supervision and prevention of violations, and the companies themselves are exposed to […]
Client Update | ISA Update to Reportable Credit Events
On March 19, 2017 the Israel Securities Authority published an update to its legal opinion regarding reportable credit events. The application of such update is of great importance given the approaching deadline for the publication of the annual reports for the year 2016. To read the full update (Hebrew) – click here
Client Update|Labour and Employment Department | Keep your Finger on the Pulse: A New Court Ruling Regarding Fingerprints and Biometric Attendance Clocks
On March 19, 2017 the Israel Securities Authority published an update to its legal opinion regarding reportable credit events. The application of such update is of great importance given the approaching deadline for the publication of the annual reports for the year 2016. To read the full update (Hebrew) – click here
Client Update | Technology & Regulation #40
We are pleased to introduce you to our March edition of the Technology & Regulation Client Update. The past month has been marked by a variety of regulatory and compliance developments in technology compliance, digital advertising, big data, content, privacy and information security regulations. In this edition of our Client Update, we have concentrated on […]
Client Update | New Draft Guidelines Regarding Industrial Wastewater Monitoring
We would like to call your attention to the new draft guidelines regarding industrial wastewater monitoring published recently for public comments by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Ministry of Health and the Water Authority (“Wastewater Monitoring Unified Policy”). To read thr full update (Hebrew) – click here
Client Update | Companies Incorporated in Israel are now Entitled to List on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HSKE) announced that companies incorporated in Israel would be able to list on the HKSE, since the Israeli corporate laws are materially similar to those of Hong Kong and provide adequate protection for investors. To read the full update (Hebrew) – click here.
Client Update | Small Corporations are now entitled to publish semiannual reports
On March 30, 2017 a new amendment to the Securities Regulations (Periodic and Immediate Reports), 1970 was promulgated in the Official Gazette (the “Amendment“). The Amendment provides that a Small Corporation, the bonds of which are currently not held by the public, may publish semiannual reports instead of publishing reports on a quarterly basis. To […]
Client Updates | The Capital Market Authority’s Regulatory Updates | April 2017
On April 2, 2017, the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority published a set of regulatory updates for April 2017. To read the full update (Hebrew) – click here