About Avocados and Business between Latin-America and Israel
The word Abogado (pronounced similarly to ‘avocado’ in Hebrew) is the Spanish word for a lawyer.
Fields of Practice
AFIK & Co. is much more than a traditional legal service provider. We take pride in our firm’s ability to provide top-notch legal and business services in almost every area of business law.
Latam – Spain – Israel Activities
Privacy, GDPR, Confidentiality and protection of reputation
Cryptocurrency, NFT and Web-3
Notarial Services
European Law and Regulations
Mergers and Acquisitions
Business, Corporate and Joint Ventures
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Dispute Resolution
Capital Markets and Stock Exchange Regulations
International Transactions and Dispute Resolution
Copyright, Trademarks Media and Artists
Real Estate
High-Tech and Technology
Intergenerational Law (Trusts, Estates, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Parenting)
Labor Law and Immigration
Maritime, Aviation and Transportation Law
Taxation and Government Incentives and Funding
Competition
Public Law, Environment and Tenders
Latest Articles
MiCA, Who the F is MiCA?
On December 2024, the ground shook in the global crypto world.
The Legal Process for Settling Disputes in Israel: Litigation vs. Mediation
When commercial disputes arise, and certainly when international issues are involved, the manner in which they are handled may not only yield different results but also have a significant impact on both parties involved, with many times the legal cost of the proceeding being not only the fees paid but also the broad implications of the proceeding and its outcome.
Tax Aspects of SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) Investments
On January 29, 2025, the Israeli Tax Authority issued clarifications on the taxation of investments made through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE); previous guidelines had been issued on May 16, 2023.
“Until an Insolvency Do Us Part…”
A very common clause in ongoing commercial agreements (e.
Whose line is this Any way?
Sometimes, it seems that the entire world revolves around internet platforms and content creation and many businesses are investing on creating internet content as a way to enhance and develop their business channels.
I Want to Control My Destiny – Lasting Power of Attorney for a Nursing Patient
A relatively young and generally healthy person has been diagnosed with a serious illness, his physical condition has deteriorated rapidly, and he has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts’ When Participating in a Tender Proceeding
Participating in a tender process can be a strategic and profitable step for businesses, but it requires strict compliance with the tender's guidelines and rules and compliance with the requirements of Israeli law.
Under harass(men)t – on the scope of employer liability in sexual harassment
An employee contends that another employee at her workplace sexually harassed her and that he, as well as manager of the employer badgered her due to her whistleblowing and demands compensation also from the employer even though the harassment was not committed with his employer’s approval or knowledge.
Is Netanyahu a war criminal or just a bad manager? Or: Why does a CEO need legal advice
On November 21, 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against the Prime Minister of Israel at that time, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the former Israeli Minister of Defense, Yoav Galant, ludicrous warrants accusing the State of Israel, which was the victim of an attempted genocide by the Hamas terror organization on October 07 , 2023, in the same offense committed against it - similar to issuing an arrest warrant against a rape victim for assault of the rapist because she dared to resist and scratched the rapist - but also orders that prove the obvious: those who, instead of listening to their legal advisor and acting according to him instructions, prefer to attack him and the Court, may find themselves accused of things they never did.
Panama Qualified Investor Visa – Decree 193, effective from October 15th, 2024
The Government of Panama has approved a significant new regulation to its Panama Qualified Investor Visa (also known as the Golden Visa) through Decree 193, effective from October 15th, 2024.
When I waive do I also waive the ability to withdraw from the waiver?
A Filipino foreign worker in Israel filed a lawsuit claiming that he worked as a caretaker for a person who had a severe stroke for 16 years until the demise of his employer and he was employed 7 days a week, without receiving vacation or rest days.
Latest Legal Updates
The Court’s auxiliary powers regarding arbitration are contingent on the existence of an arbitration agreement and not on the actual conduct of an arbitration proceeding
A party to an arbitration agreement moved the Court for interim relief, despite the fact that no arbitration proceedings actually took place. The Supreme Court held that temporary relief may be granted even in the absence of an actual arbitration proceeding. Israeli Arbitration Law grants the Court the authority to grant a variety of remedies, […]
One who works against a tax receipt and not a pay-slip may still be deemed an employee
A music editor and radio program broadcaster sought to be recognized as an employee of a regional radio station and to be paid his rights despite the fact that worked against tax receipts. The Labor Court accepted the claim and held that employee-employer relationship existed. The test for identifying employment relationship is a mixed test […]
A company claimant will usually be required to deposit a guarantee for the defendant’s expenses
A company without assets claimed without any basis that panels had been stolen from it. The Court held that the company must deposit a guarantee in the amount of ILS 30,000 to secure the expenses of the defendant. The default when a company file a claim is to order it to deposit a guarantee to […]