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June 21, 2023
The Iron Curtain ? How Difficult is it to Pierce the Corporate Veil
Business, Corporate and Joint Ventures
Dispute Resolution
An article on the tests for piercing the corporate veil and attributing corporate debts to its shareholders. The article was written by Gilad Bar-Ami, Adv. of Afik & Co.
June 3, 2023
Cohabitation Agreement or Prenuptial Agreement?
Notarial signature verification
Notarial Prenups
Notarial Services
An article on the difference between a notarial cohabitation agreement and a prenuptial agreement. The article was written by Doron Afik, Esq. of Afik & Co.
May 17, 2023
Set aside the text, check what actually happened…
Commercial, Banking and Financial
An article on the amendment of a contract by conduct of the parties after signing it. The article was written by attorney Yair Aloni of Afik & Co.
May 15, 2023
On oppression and tyranny by the minority
Business, Corporate and Joint Ventures
An article on oppression in companies, where the oppressing party is in fact the minority and not the majority. The article was written by advocate Shelly Wilner of Afik & Co.
April 23, 2023
Fraud and Regulator’s Fault
European Law and Regulations
Cryptocurrency, NFT and Web-3
An article on crypto scams, the regulator's responsibility and possible solutions. The article was written by Ella Rosenberg, a regulatory expert of Afik & Co.
April 17, 2023
An idea that means a lot of money, how’bout if my company purchases my shares?
Business, Corporate and Joint Ventures
Taxation and Government Incentives and Funding
Mergers and Acquisitions
Shareholders of a company agree on the exit of one of them and because the company has cash, they also agree that the company will purchase his shares. The shareholders really like the idea but it turns out that the Tax Authority likes it even more because it deems it a taxable dividend to all […]
April 4, 2023
On special experience and limitation of occupation
Labor Law and Immigration
An article on restrictions on an employee's freedom of occupation when he undergoes special training by the employer
March 23, 2023
Personal liability of managers and shareholders for employee wages in a company
Labor Law and Immigration
Business, Corporate and Joint Ventures
Dispute Resolution
Is there a personal liability of managers and shareholders to company debts to its employees? Under certain circumstances, as the Labor Courts determined, both controlling shareholders and managers may be liable for paying wages of employees (including pension contributions and other obligations to the employees). A well-known corporate rule, which is anchored in the Israeli […]
March 19, 2023
Trade between East and West- The UAE
International Transactions and Dispute Resolution
European Law and Regulations
The signing of the Abraham Accords and the officialization of diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates meant that many Israelis have considered to operate in the Emirates, but in certain cases, situations may arise where such may encounter frustrating regulatory barriers, which stem mainly from a lack of familiarity with the regulatory […]
March 6, 2023
Catch 22 and updating your Terms of Use
An article on the ability of a site or application owner to change the terms of use and the scope of such change on existing users. The article was written by attorney Adi Marcus of Afik & Co.
February 20, 2023
Banking for Dummies
European Law and Regulations
Commercial, Banking and Financial
An article on freezing bank accounts in Europe due to missing information or other issues related to anti money laundering rules and how to address the issue. The article was written by Ella Rosenberg of Afik & Co.
February 2, 2023
Enough, I’m Done! – The Fine Line Between Negotiation and a Binding Contract?
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Real Estate
A young couple is interested in purchasing an apartment in the city center. Equipped with a lawyer, the couple begins to negotiate the commercial terms with the sellers. A day later, the parties already come to an understanding on most of the principle issues, set a date for signing and agreed that technical matters that […]
January 23, 2023
To die for you ! Between Prenups and wills
Notarial Prenups
Notarial Services
Wills and Estates
An article on prenuptial agreements versus wills and the ability of a prenuptial agreement to set instructions after the demise of one of the parties. The article was written by Doron Afik, Esq. of Afik & Co
January 2, 2023
Lasting Power of Attorney- Will one’s will and dignity trump?
Lasting Power of Attorney
Intergenerational Law (Trusts, Estates, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Parenting)
An article on the ability to cancel a lasting power of attorney or intervene in the way it is exercised, after it has come into effect. The article was written by Osnat Nitay of Afik & Co
December 25, 2022
And what if a tweet caused billions of damage?
High-Tech and Technology
Privacy, GDPR, Confidentiality and protection of reputation
An article on the responsibility of social platforms for damage caused while using the platforms and freedom of expression. The article was written by attorney Adi Marcus from Afik & Co.
December 12, 2022
Correct structure of D-SPAC and IPOs of Israeli companies abroad
Capital Markets and Stock Exchange Regulations
An article on IPOs and SPAC mergers of Israeli company outside of Israel. The article was written by attorney Shelly Wilner of Afik & Co.
November 21, 2022
Who polluted my IP, or: Am I the master of my domain?
Copyright, Trademarks Media and Artists
High-Tech and Technology
An article on the importance of using duly made written agreements, with proper legal advice, when working with service providers regarding the intellectual property of the business. The article was written by Doron Afik, Esq. from Afik & Co.
November 8, 2022
The cheap may be more expensive, also in tenders
Maritime, Aviation and Transportation Law
Public Law, Environment and Tenders
We all know that the cheap may turn out to be expensive. Does this rule also apply to tenders? Can a public authority afford not to choose the cheapest offer and in what cases can a bidder be denied a win just because it submitted a financial offer that is simply “too good”? A tender […]
November 1, 2022
Flight Passenger Rights
European Law and Regulations
Maritime, Aviation and Transportation Law
An article on the rights of passengers on flights. The article was written by Ella Rosenberg of Afik & Co., lawyers and notaries.
October 12, 2022
Fintech Company? Who granted you a license?
European Law and Regulations
High-Tech and Technology
Cryptocurrency, NFT and Web-3
An article on the legal change enabling, at least temporarily, for companies holding fintech licenses from the United States of America, the European Union, or the United Kingdom to operate in Israel without a local license. The article was written by advocate Adi Marcus of Afik & Co., lawyers and notaries.
October 1, 2022
A Will v. a Lasting Power of Attorney
Intergenerational Law (Trusts, Estates, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Parenting)
Lasting Power of Attorney
Wills and Estates
As a person paces along the path of his life, he, naturally, begins to ponder what he should do in order to protect his assets and ensure that they reach his relatives after he is gone. At the same time, he sometimes fears what will happen if his relatives have to take care of him […]
September 19, 2022
The EU and its Laws- Integration of Financial Institutions
European Law and Regulations
An article on the issue of the July 2022 EU anti-money laundering regulations and their effect on business owners and office holders, not only in Europe. The article was written by the regulatory advisor Ella Rosenberg of Afik & Co., Attorneys and Notaries.
September 6, 2022
The contractor is late in delivering the apartment. What changed… / Yair Aloni, Adv.
Real Estate
An article on the compensation for late delivery of an apartment by a contractor and an amendment to the law of July, 2022. The article was written by Yair Aloni, Adv. of Afik & Co., lawyers and notaries.
August 21, 2022
Yes. There is a difference between a notarial signature lying down or sitting
Notarial signature verification
Notarial Powers of Attorney
Notarial wills and testaments
An article dealing with notarial signatures when the signer is confined to his bed or hospitalized. The article was written by attorney Doron Afik from Afik & Co., lawyers and notaries.
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