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SubscribeSo how do you buy a football team in Israel?
Sports Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
In the spirit of the 2026 World Cup, an article on issues that are important to consider when purchasing an Israeli football club. The article was written by Adv. Ronit Amir-Yaniv from Afik & Co.
The consent not to apply the Property Relations Law to spouses must be given following a detailed explanation from the certifying authority
Notarial Prenups
Notarial Services
Dispute Resolution
In a marriage contract entered into between a Muslim couple it was stated that only Sharia law would apply to their marriage, and not the Israeli Property Relations Law. The marriage contract was signed by both spouses, but the implication of applying Sharia law instead of the Property Relations Law was not explained to them […]
Chile as an Investment Destination for Israeli Capital: Opportunities in 2026
Latam – Spain – Israel Activities
International Transactions and Disputes and Israeli “Soft Landing”
An article on the potential for making investments in Chile following important developments in 2026. The article was written by Adv. Alan Krausz Bitrán, Head of the Commercial Department at the AEM law firm in Santiago, Chile, who works in close cooperation with the Latin American department of Afik & Co. (https://www.afiklaw.com/practice-fields/latam)
A mediation agreement is based on the independent consent of the parties with the assistance of the mediator, who does not dictate its content
Real estate in Israel and around the world
Dispute Resolution
Rights holders held the land by virtue of a judgment and a division map. A decade after the judgment, a mediation process took place regarding a family dispute between other partners in the plot, without involving the two original rights holders. The mediation agreement was granted the status of a judgment, but it contradicted the […]
A bank may prohibit cash deposits due to money laundering concerns
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Dispute Resolution
An association deposited significant amounts of cash collected as donations into its bank account, without identifying their source. Consequently, and against the backdrop of various media reports raising suspicions of its involvement in terror financing, the bank decided to completely block its account activity. The Court held that the bank must refrain from closing the […]
An “AS IS” clause does not override the duty of good faith and the prohibition of misrepresentation.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Dispute Resolution
A couple invested in a startup for distributing online courses. The project developers presented them with a representation that the technological system was almost completely ready, of high quality, and that significant resources had been invested in it. The agreement between the parties stated that the system is purchased in its current condition (“AS IS”). […]
