4 THE US-ISRAEL | Legal Review 2025/26 Welcome Welcome to the 2026 edition of the US-Israel Legal Review, which arrives at a moment when cross-border activity is being tested, reshaped, and, in many ways, strengthened. Despite geopolitical pressure and rapid technological change, the connection between the US and Israeli markets remains highly active, driven by investment, innovation, and increasingly complex regulation. This edition brings those developments into focus, with contributions from leading firms as well as interviews with senior general counsel and the Executive Director of ACC Israel, offering a clear view of what Israeli GCs expect from their external advisers today. A clear thread running through this edition is how deals are being structured and financed in a more demanding environment. Contributors examine private equity and M&A activity, capital markets trends, and the growing use of sophisticated financing and risk allocation tools, including insurance. There is also a sharper focus on how Israeli companies are adapting their M&A strategies in the age of artificial intelligence, alongside the practical realities of financing in a shifting economic climate. On the disputes side, the Review looks at international arbitration and developments in Israeli litigation, highlighting how complex, multi-jurisdictional matters are being handled in practice. Technology and regulation continue to shape the landscape. Authors explore the impact of AI on copyright and patent law, regulatory developments in crypto, and key trends across sectors including healthcare, energy, employment, intellectual property disputes, representations and warranties, and real estate. Taken together, these perspectives offer a clear, practical view of the legal frameworks driving US-Israeli business in 2026. We also include the eighth IsraelDesks League Tables, showcasing global law firms and individuals involved in Israeli deals and with Israeli clients. We hope you enjoy the publication! Idan Nishlis CEO, Nishlis Legal Marketing Lee Saunders Senior Editor Daniel Friedman Editor Gary Chodes CEO, The National Law Review
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