IsraelDesks https://israeldesks.com/ IsraelDesks Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:06:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 Global recognition for Israel-focused legal giants https://israeldesks.com/global-recognition-for-israel-focused-legal-giants/ https://israeldesks.com/global-recognition-for-israel-focused-legal-giants/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:06:06 +0000 https://israeldesks.com/?p=9256 Congratulations to all the lawyers recognised in the Chambers Global 2026 “Expertise Based Abroad – Israel” rankings, and a special salute to our IsraelDesks members. In the Corporate/M&A category, individual recognition goes to Daniel Turgel (White & Case), Colin Diamond (Paul Hastings), Lee Noyek (A&O Shearman), Joey Shabot (Greenberg Traurig), Tali Sealman (White & Case) […]

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Congratulations to all the lawyers recognised in the Chambers Global 2026 “Expertise Based Abroad – Israel” rankings, and a special salute to our IsraelDesks members.

In the Corporate/M&A category, individual recognition goes to Daniel Turgel (White & Case), Colin Diamond (Paul Hastings), Lee Noyek (A&O Shearman), Joey Shabot (Greenberg Traurig), Tali Sealman (White & Case) and Robert Grossman (Greenberg Traurig). Their work continues to drive complex cross-border transactions involving Israeli companies, global investors and strategic acquirers, reinforcing Israel’s position at the centre of international deal flow.
In Capital Markets, congratulations to Colin Diamond (Paul Hastings), Mark Selinger (Greenberg Traurig), Michael Kaplan (Davis Polk) and Phyllis Korff (Mayer Brown), recognized for their leadership on international offerings, US listings and sophisticated securities matters connected to Israeli issuers.
Recognition was also given in IP to Zeev Pearl (Pearl Cohen), whose longstanding commitment to innovation, brand protection and strategic IP counsel continues to strengthen the global reach of Israeli tech companies.
Well deserved recognition all around.

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TASE pushes to list Israeli companies currently traded only on Wall Street https://israeldesks.com/tase-pushes-to-list-israeli-companies-currently-traded-only-on-wall-street/ https://israeldesks.com/tase-pushes-to-list-israeli-companies-currently-traded-only-on-wall-street/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:18:24 +0000 https://israeldesks.com/?p=9249 The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) is actively considering attracting secondary listings from major Israeli companies that currently trade exclusively on U.S. exchanges, including firms such as Palo Alto Networks and other prominent technology and growth issuers. The initiative is part of a broader effort to deepen Israel’s capital markets and provide domestic investors with […]

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The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) is actively considering attracting secondary listings from major Israeli companies that currently trade exclusively on U.S. exchanges, including firms such as Palo Alto Networks and other prominent technology and growth issuers. The initiative is part of a broader effort to deepen Israel’s capital markets and provide domestic investors with access to high-profile stocks without requiring offshore trading. 

TASE leadership has noted that such dual or secondary listings could significantly expand the exchange’s market capitalization base and liquidity, while helping align local investor opportunities with the global footprint of Israeli innovation companies. Regulatory, tax and corporate governance considerations remain central to discussions around structuring these listings, which would complement the exchange’s existing domestic and international offerings.

Learn more in Globes.

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Check Point acquires three Israeli cyber startups for over USD150m https://israeldesks.com/check-point-acquires-three-israeli-cyber-startups-for-over-usd150m/ https://israeldesks.com/check-point-acquires-three-israeli-cyber-startups-for-over-usd150m/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:16:35 +0000 https://israeldesks.com/?p=9245 Check Point Software Technologies has agreed to acquire three Israeli cybersecurity startups — Cyclops, Cyata, and the core team of Rotate — in a series of strategic acquisitions collectively valued at over USD 150 million. The transactions were announced alongside Check Point’s 2025 full-year results, which showed revenue growth and strong net-income performance, as the […]

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Check Point Software Technologies has agreed to acquire three Israeli cybersecurity startups — Cyclops, Cyata, and the core team of Rotate — in a series of strategic acquisitions collectively valued at over USD 150 million. The transactions were announced alongside Check Point’s 2025 full-year results, which showed revenue growth and strong net-income performance, as the company accelerates expansion into AI-driven security and identity-management solutions.

Cyclops, founded in 2022, developed an AI-powered platform for unified attack surface management, which Check Point plans to integrate into its exposure management offerings. Cyata, established in 2024 by Unit 8200 alumni, provides continuous agent-identity visibility and control, aimed at enhancing identity governance in AI agent environments. The Rotate team brings managed service provider (MSP)-focused platform expertise, further broadening Check Point’s service portfolio.

The acquisitions reinforce Check Point’s strategic focus on extending its cybersecurity footprint in areas of automated risk reduction, agent-centric identity controls and managed security services, reflecting broader trends in corporate cybersecurity investment and consolidation.

Learn more here in Calcalist.

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Arnon, Tadmor-Levy analyzes proposed National Cyber Protection Law https://israeldesks.com/arnon-tadmor-levy-analyzes-proposed-national-cyber-protection-law/ https://israeldesks.com/arnon-tadmor-levy-analyzes-proposed-national-cyber-protection-law/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:15:04 +0000 https://israeldesks.com/?p=9243 Israel’s National Cyber Directorate at the Prime Minister’s Office has published a proposed National Cyber Protection Law, intended to create a comprehensive statutory framework governing national cyber protection and to formalize the authority of the Cyber Directorate. The bill would introduce baseline cyber-security obligations for designated “critical organizations,” including entities in telecommunications, energy, water, healthcare […]

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Israel’s National Cyber Directorate at the Prime Minister’s Office has published a proposed National Cyber Protection Law, intended to create a comprehensive statutory framework governing national cyber protection and to formalize the authority of the Cyber Directorate. The bill would introduce baseline cyber-security obligations for designated “critical organizations,” including entities in telecommunications, energy, water, healthcare and digital services, along with structured oversight and enforcement mechanisms.

In an article published by Arnon, Tadmor-Levy, Idan Arnon and Yedidya Altshuler examine the scope of the proposal, including definitions of covered entities, reporting requirements, supervisory powers and potential implications for regulated sectors. The authors note that affected organizations may need to assess governance structures and compliance readiness in anticipation of possible enactment.

Read the firm’s analysis here.

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Yariv Ben-Ari appointed Chairman of the Israeli-American Council New York https://israeldesks.com/yariv-ben-ari-appointed-chairman-of-the-israeli-american-council-new-york/ https://israeldesks.com/yariv-ben-ari-appointed-chairman-of-the-israeli-american-council-new-york/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:12:56 +0000 https://israeldesks.com/?p=9240 The Israeli-American Council (IAC) New York Has announced the appointment of Yariv Ben-Ari, co-chair of Herrick’s Israel practice group, as the organization’s new Chairman. His appointment comes at a time when New York’s Jewish community, civic leaders, and allies are navigating complex and often challenging conversations. In this environment, IAC New York plays an important role […]

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The Israeli-American Council (IAC) New York Has announced the appointment of Yariv Ben-Ari, co-chair of Herrick’s Israel practice group, as the organization’s new Chairman.

His appointment comes at a time when New York’s Jewish community, civic leaders, and allies are navigating complex and often challenging conversations. In this environment, IAC New York plays an important role in advancing education, strengthening engagement, and promoting principled advocacy across the Israeli-American and broader Jewish communities.

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Takara launches DREAM mortgage mobility program with Great Lakes Credit Union https://israeldesks.com/takara-launches-dream-mortgage-mobility-program-with-great-lakes-credit-union/ https://israeldesks.com/takara-launches-dream-mortgage-mobility-program-with-great-lakes-credit-union/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:08:13 +0000 https://israeldesks.com/?p=9238 Takara, an Israeli-founded fintech company focused on expanding housing affordability solutions in the United States, has launched DREAM (Discount for Real Estate Affordability and Mobility) in partnership with Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU). The program is designed to address the mortgage “lock-in” effect in the US housing market by enabling eligible borrowers to repay existing […]

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Takara, an Israeli-founded fintech company focused on expanding housing affordability solutions in the United States, has launched DREAM (Discount for Real Estate Affordability and Mobility) in partnership with Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU).

The program is designed to address the mortgage “lock-in” effect in the US housing market by enabling eligible borrowers to repay existing mortgages at a discounted balance, thereby increasing member mobility in a market constrained by low fixed-rate loans.

Chapman and Cutler LLP advised Takara in connection with the launch of DREAM in the United States. The team was led by partner Michael Friedman, head of the firm’s Israel practice, and included partners Paul Carman, Eric Manor, Heath Martin, Tobias Moon and Simone Tatsch, senior counsel Judy Chen, and associate Carson Klarck (Banking & Structured Finance).

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Orion Security raises USD32m Series A https://israeldesks.com/orion-security-raises-usd32m-series-a/ https://israeldesks.com/orion-security-raises-usd32m-series-a/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:06:53 +0000 https://israeldesks.com/?p=9236 Orion Security completed a USD 32 million Series A financing round led by Norwest, with participation from PICO Venture Partners and IBM, bringing the company’s total capital raised to USD 38 million.  The financing reflects investor confidence in Orion’s autonomous, real-time AI platform designed to prevent data leakage and provide a next-generation alternative to traditional […]

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Orion Security completed a USD 32 million Series A financing round led by Norwest, with participation from PICO Venture Partners and IBM, bringing the company’s total capital raised to USD 38 million. 

The financing reflects investor confidence in Orion’s autonomous, real-time AI platform designed to prevent data leakage and provide a next-generation alternative to traditional data loss prevention (DLP) solutions.

Arnon, Tadmor-Levy represented the investors in the transaction, providing legal support across the commercial, contractual and strategic aspects of the multi-investor round. The team included partners Yarom Romem and Elan Loshinsky, and associates Aliza Haber Feld and Sefi Becker representing Norwest; with partner Daniel Damboritz, and associates Nataly Margalit and Josh Hauser representing PICO Venture Partners and IBM.

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Alon Blue Square completes NIS600m bond series expansion https://israeldesks.com/alon-blue-square-completes-nis600m-bond-series-expansion/ https://israeldesks.com/alon-blue-square-completes-nis600m-bond-series-expansion/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:04:57 +0000 https://israeldesks.com/?p=9234 Alon Blue Square Israel completed an expansion of its third bond series, raising approximately NIS 600 million in the Israeli capital markets. The transaction marks the company’s third bond series expansion within the past year and reflects continued investor confidence in the group’s financial position and capital management strategy. Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano represented the […]

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Alon Blue Square Israel completed an expansion of its third bond series, raising approximately NIS 600 million in the Israeli capital markets. The transaction marks the company’s third bond series expansion within the past year and reflects continued investor confidence in the group’s financial position and capital management strategy.

Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano represented the issuer in the offering. The firm’s team included partners Moty Yamin and Chen Balaban Magen, and associate Barak Stainberg (Capital Markets).

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Raftt Systems files NIS200m lawsuit against Wiz https://israeldesks.com/raftt-systems-files-nis200m-lawsuit-against-wiz/ https://israeldesks.com/raftt-systems-files-nis200m-lawsuit-against-wiz/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:02:20 +0000 https://israeldesks.com/?p=9229 Raftt Systems Ltd. has filed a NIS 200 million lawsuit in the Tel Aviv District Court against Wiz and certain former founders, alleging misappropriation of proprietary technology and breach of fiduciary duties. The claim largely centers on whether technology allegedly underlying “Wiz Code” lawfully transferred following the movement of a team from Raftt to Wiz, […]

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Raftt Systems Ltd. has filed a NIS 200 million lawsuit in the Tel Aviv District Court against Wiz and certain former founders, alleging misappropriation of proprietary technology and breach of fiduciary duties. The claim largely centers on whether technology allegedly underlying “Wiz Code” lawfully transferred following the movement of a team from Raftt to Wiz, or whether Raftt retained ownership of that intellectual property. The lawsuit challenges whether what was presented as a team move effectively constituted an asset transfer without
proper corporate approvals or IP assignment, and
seeks monetary damages as well as injunctive relief.

Epstein Rosenblum Maoz and Pearl Cohen represent the plaintiffs in the proceedings. The ERM team includes partners Amnon Epstein, Ron Abelski, Itamar Lev Eldar, and Gideon Weinbaum, with associate Yuval Rosenberg and interns Guy Mazar and Talia Sigad (Dispute Resolution & Corporate Litigation).

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CyberArk completes USD25b sale to Palo Alto Networks, creating TASE’s most valuable listed company https://israeldesks.com/cyberark-completes-usd25b-sale-to-palo-alto-networks-creating-tases-most-valuable-listed-company/ https://israeldesks.com/cyberark-completes-usd25b-sale-to-palo-alto-networks-creating-tases-most-valuable-listed-company/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:59:34 +0000 https://israeldesks.com/?p=9228 The USD 25 billion acquisition of CyberArk by Palo Alto Networks has been finalized, combining its identity security platform with Palo Alto’s broader AI-driven cybersecurity portfolio. The transaction ranks among the largest deals in the global cybersecurity sector and one of the most significant acquisitions involving an Israeli technology company. Following completion of the acquisition, […]

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The USD 25 billion acquisition of CyberArk by Palo Alto Networks has been finalized, combining its identity security platform with Palo Alto’s broader AI-driven cybersecurity portfolio. The transaction ranks among the largest deals in the global cybersecurity sector and one of the most significant acquisitions involving an Israeli technology company.

Following completion of the acquisition, Palo Alto Networks will list its shares on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the ticker CYBR, while continuing to trade on Nasdaq under PANW. The dual listing is expected to position Palo Alto Networks as the largest company by market capitalization on the TASE, significantly reshaping the exchange’s composition and liquidity profile.

Meitar and Latham & Watkins represented CyberArk in connection with the transaction. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz represented Palo Alto. 

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