News
September 27, 2024
Hi-Tech
Israel’s tech industry withstanding war stresses – report
The Israel Innovation Authority has released a report assessing the state of the Israeli tech industry one year after the Swords of Iron war. The report highlights the industry’s critical role in the economy, with high-tech contributing over half of Israel’s exports, a fifth of its GDP, and a quarter of state revenues from income […]
September 27, 2024
Telecoms
Israel’s cellular infrastructure market to open to new players
Israel’s Communications Ministry has announced plans to open the cellular infrastructure market to new players, aiming to boost competition and enhance 5G support. The decision, pending a hearing, will allow entrepreneurs to operate cellular infrastructure using frequencies already allocated to existing companies. Currently, three networks operate in Israel—Pelephone, Cellcom and Wecom, and Partner and Hot […]
September 27, 2024
Corporate and M&A, Hi-Tech
How the potential Qualcomm-Intel merger could impact Israel’s tech ecosystem
While regulatory challenges may impede the merger, its potential impact on Israel’s technological ecosystem warrants attention. Historically, Israel has fostered a diverse startup environment rather than concentrating on creating large corporations, a strategy that has fueled innovation across various sectors. However, with rapid advancements in AI and generative technologies transforming software development, Israel’s traditional focus […]
July 25, 2024
In the Spotlight: DLA – Jeremy Lustman
In our ‘In the Spotlight’ series, we catch up with the iconic Jeremy Lustman, head of the Israel Desk at global law firm, DLA Piper. What are the primary strategic objectives for the Israel-focused legal team in the upcoming year, and how do they align with the overall goals of the global law firm? Our […]
July 19, 2024
Israeli law firms and their outbound business development: New survey unlocks insights
New insights from the Israeli legal sector. In a recent survey of the outbound business development initiatives of Israeli corporate law firms, the results are incredibly useful for fostering closer relationships: Nearly 90% reported either an increase or stability in international-related work over the last two years. 60% of surveyed Israeli law firms prefer collaborating with […]