August 8, 2019
In a contract, hope for the best, anticipate the worst
About The Firm
AFIK & Co. is a well-respected international business law firm with a reputation for quality, innovation and teamwork. Our experience, our insight and our ability to provide real-time practical business solutions distinguishes us from other firms. Our ability to think outside the box, and the imagination and passion we bring to our work allow us to present our clients with innovative and creative solutions.
Read MoreFields 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.
Trusts and Estates
Capital Markets and Stock Exchange Regulations
International Transactions and Dispute Resolution
Escorting businesses, corporates and joint ventures in their international activities
Taxation and Government Incentives and Funding
Supply together with experts in the field of guidance as to tax and government benefits and funding.
Public Law, Environment and Tenders
Assistance in preparing tenders and tender offers, representation of authorities and vis-a-vis authorities or at Courts with regards to tenders, elections and other issues, including environmental and hazardous materials issues.
Labor Law and Immigration
Legal representation on issues of immigration, residency and citizenship.
Representing employers or employees in issues related to labor law, whether at the stage of drafting agreement or in disputes resolution.
Maritime, Aviation and Transportation Law
Legal representation on issues of maritime, Aviation and Transportation
Dispute Resolution
Representation in resolution of corporate or other disputes, tenders and public law (constitutional law & administrative law), whether at Court or in arbitration in Israel and outside of Israel.
Competition
Representation in issues related to antitrust, whether at the stage of drafting agreement or in disputes resolution.
Real Estate
Representation in sale and lease and other real estate related issues, in cooperation with Israeli and other experts.
High-Tech and Technology
Representing clients who are in the high tech and technology sector, including developers of software or hardware products and developers of other technologies.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Representation in mergers and acquisition transactions, joint venture agreements, investments, complex business transactions and negotiations.
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Supply of full and personal guidance to businesses, corporate law, commercial agreements, license and distribution agreements, labor law, structured finance and "over-the-counter" financial derivatives.
Business, Corporate and Joint Ventures
Escorting businesses, corporates and joint ventures in the day to day activities and managing corporate disputes.
Latest Articles
July 2, 2019
Not any Indemnification Letter Actually does the Work
June 18, 2019
A letter of intent not intended to be binding might still be an agreement
May 28, 2019
On how to save money on a partnership agreement and destroy the business
So, you met with some friends or family members and decided to set up a business together. Due to the existing relationship...
May 20, 2019
The new Australia-Israel tax treaty – major boost to trade and co-operation
In 2017 the Afik&Co. law firm took upon itself to promote the Israel-Australia trade relationship and join the amazing work...
May 6, 2019
Removal of Entities from the ASX Official List
The greatest fear of any listed company, especially one undergoing a period of distress, is being delisted prior to finalisation...
April 22, 2019
On Banks, Anxiety and Money Laundering
The Israeli Prohibition on Money Laundering Law was enacted in 2000 and marked a new era in the State's handling of money...
April 5, 2019
On Alchemy (turning steel into gold), Cousins and Prime Ministers
A person (e.g., Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu) invests a significant amount of Dollars in a "failed" American...
March 23, 2019
Ongoing Power of Attorney–A Legal Guiding Light for a Foggy Day
One of the fears that preoccupy many people is what will happen if, and when, one loses the ability to make decisions. Who...
March 9, 2019
Better Late Than Never-Have you Heard of a Belated Hearing?
In recent years there has been a significant case law development in connection with the obligation to hold a pre-dismissal...
Latest Newsletters
Afik News 289 14.08.2019
Afik & Co. marks the birth date of Nathan Alterman (August 14, 1910 – March 28, 1970), a journalist, playwright and one of the most influential poets of the State of Israel and Israel Prize for Literature laureate for the year 1968
ArticleIn a contract, hope for the best, anticipate the worst
Legal Updates
Afik News 288 31.07.2019
Afik & Co. marks the birth date of Joanne Rowling (31 July, 1965), a British novelist, philanthropist and screenwriter, best known for writing the "Harry Potter" fantasy series.
ArticleOngoing Power of Attorney– a Shield that Might Turn to a Double-Edged Sword
In The PressAfik & Co. to appoint an Australian lawyer to work with Israeli companies IPOing on the ASX
Legal Updates
Afik News 287 17.07.2019
Afik & Co. marks the birthday of the heroine of Israel Hannah Szenes (July 17, 1921 - November 7, 1944), a Jewish fighter and poet, paratrooper who volunteered to serve in the British army during the Second World War against Nazi Germany, fell into occupied Hungary, was caught, interrogated under torture and executed
ArticleOn Cryptocurrency, Taxes, and how a Fictitious Nicaraguan Currency Rises in Israel
In The PressSecurity Matters up sharply on ASX
Legal UpdatesLatest Legal Updates
July 30, 2019
An employee may be terminated a short time before vesting of ESOP options if not done in order to avoid vesting
July 28, 2019
The Customs Authority may reopen a tax appraisal within five years in case of private importing of a car
July 24, 2019
In some cases even an unsigned draft may be deemed binding