12 into New York. The widespread adoption of flexible office arrangements and hybrid work models has made it easier for international companies to establish a presence, as office leasing is now more accessible and adaptable. Israeli companies can take advantage of smaller office spaces, since not all employees require a physical workspace every day. Additionally, the expectation for impressive, in-person meeting spaces has diminished, while simply having a New York address can help bolster a company’s credibility, even with a modest footprint. However, these shifts also may require an updated approach to attracting and retaining talent. Companies may need to reevaluate their culture, benefits and policies to align with new expectations regarding remote and flexible work environments." Michael Friedman, Chapman: “The shift in real estate has provided Israeli financial institutions and credit funds with a wealth of opportunities to acquire stressed or distressed real estate properties in all categories (multifamily, commercial, retail), make acquisition, construction, and other loans and investments with local non-bank partners in New York, and for U.S. based companies – many located in the NY area – to raise funds by issuing bonds on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.” Deal Activity and Market Confidence Ultimately, the best indicator of New York’s ongoing appeal for Israeli business is found in actual transactions and market activity. Ariel Yehezkel and Allison Troianos, Sheppard Mullin: “We have recently seen a wave of activity with Israeli clients coming into New York, whether through M&A deals or venture capital financings in the tech, AI and cybersecurity space. There is also a steady flow of joint ventures between Israeli healthcare and medical tech firms and New York healthcare institutions, as well as strategic partnerships in the fintech space. On the real estate side, companies are acquiring flexible commercial properties geared toward hybrid occupancy, and startups are looking to ensure their AI and privacy practices are compliant with New York’s evolving regulations. All of these transactions point to a mounting confidence and a growing sophistication in how Israeli businesses approach the New York market.” Michael Friedman, Chapman: “Chapman has had a very active year thus far in multiple areas. The firm has represented indenture trustees in connection with the issuance of bonds backed by U.S. real estate and traded on the Tel
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