The Israel Innovation Authority, the Israeli government body responsible for innovation policy and R&D funding, has identified deep-tech as the next major growth engine of Israel’s technology sector. CEO Dror Bin said Israel can build long-term economic strength through science-based fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and advanced materials, even as the market experiences a […]
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This year’s COP30 conference – the first ever to be held in the Amazon rainforest – took place just as the world crossed the 1.5°C warming threshold and countries were expected to submit stronger climate plans for the next decade under the Paris Agreement. It concluded without major political breakthroughs but with a clear shift […]
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. (APM & Co.) has merged with the Paulina Ben-Ami Patent Office to deepen its intellectual-property offering across patents, life sciences, chemistry, AI, and advanced technologies. The move adds 14 specialists – including patent attorneys and technical experts – to APM’s growing IP practice, positioning the firm to support more complex […]
Davis Polk has issued a vital recent update that is relevant as many Israeli companies listed in the U.S. will need to adjust their 2025 Form 20-F disclosures to meet new SEC expectations around cyber-security, governance, and emerging policy risks. This update also helps Israeli businesses with U.S. operations understand what changes to implement now […]
UK law firm Ashurst and U.S.-based Perkins Coie last month agreed to a merger that would create one of the top 20 law firms globally by revenue, in the latest of a series of large transatlantic tie-ups in the industry. The combined firm will be known as Ashurst Perkins Coie and is expected to have […]
Israeli startups raised USD 1.4 billion in November 2025, one of the strongest monthly totals in recent years and a major boost to a market navigating global and regional uncertainty. The new capital brings year-to-date fundraising to USD 9 billion and reflects sustained confidence in Israel’s innovation ecosystem. The month included 28 investment rounds across […]
Israeli VC fundraising gained momentum this quarter, with firms announcing USD 1.37 billion in fresh capital over the past six weeks. This surge coincided with the first-ever Israeli VC delegation to Japan, hosted by the Economic and Trade Mission of the Embassy of Israel in Japan. Ten leading funds presented their strategies and portfolios at […]
Fladgate has released the fifth edition of its M&A Trend Analysis, providing a detailed review of transactions the firm advised on across 2023 and 2024. The report examines 14 key data points to identify shifts in deal terms, recurring patterns, and new developments shaping the UK and cross-border M&A landscape. Beyond the data, Fladgate partners […]
The Israel Competition Authority has closed its criminal investigation into G. Willi-Food International Ltd. and its CEO, Zvi Williger, without taking any enforcement action. The case, which drew significant media attention, unfolded amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of Israel’s food sector and the ICA’s increased focus on competitive conduct. Closing the investigation is a notable outcome […]
B Communications completed a major secondary sale of 441,135,157 ordinary shares of Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd., generating approximately NIS 2.7 billion (USD 840 million). The offering attracted strong investor demand and underscores the sustained appeal of Israel’s telecom sector to international capital markets. Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP advised B Communications as U.S. counsel, […]
