Being smart about artificial intelligence

Written by Lee Saunders, head of content at Nishlis. Artificial intelligence will continue to grow in its usefulness but will always rely on the creative input and vast real-world experience of lawyers and General Counsels – not merely to avoid mistakes, but also to propel companies to the next level. Within two months of its November [...]

By |2023-12-18T21:53:14+00:00December 18th, 2023|

Impacts of the evolving legal landscape on General Counsel

According to a recent survey of General Counsel by Nishlis, the evolving legal landscape has impacted the role of in-house counsel in many ways. Regulatory change, compliance, data protection and global and/or geopolitical uncertainty were among issues worrying GCs. Factors like increasing business complexity, growing regulatory scrutiny, and the changing needs from external legal counsel [...]

By |2023-09-04T08:52:57+00:00September 4th, 2023|

IsraelDesks Magazine June 2023 Edition

In this packed edition of the IsraelDesks Magazine, we shine a bright spotlight on those global law firms and international boutiques ranked in multiple categories in the 5th Israel Desks League Tables. With more than 160 law firms having an Israel Desk, 20% higher than in 2019, the interest from both international giants of the [...]

By |2023-06-16T16:15:46+00:00June 16th, 2023|

Legal marketers are as busy as ever – here is why

Legal marketers are busy, busier than ever as a matter of fact. Inflation is still high, global growth is projected to fall and the war in Ukraine remains a major threat to vital industry sectors.  After growing 3.7% in 2021, demand for law firm services fell 0.1% by the end of November 2022, according to [...]

By |2023-03-26T11:33:25+00:00March 26th, 2023|

Cyprus Fireside Chat

Much has been written about Israel’s growing trade with the Gulf States following the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, but next door Cyprus has been moving along steadily for some time. In the February edition of IsraelDesks magazine, we shine a light on Israel’s growing relationship with its neighbor Cyprus. We catch up [...]

By |2023-03-12T13:45:30+00:00March 12th, 2023|

Foodtech becomes a higher priority

Foodtech is expected to be among Israel’s top economic priorities earmarked for more funding over the next five years, according to the Government, and the reasons aren’t hard to see why. The threat to food supplies from the ongoing war in Ukraine, the nagging logistical challenges since the outbreak of COVID-19, and the huge contribution [...]

By |2023-03-07T08:30:44+00:00March 7th, 2023|

IsraelDesks Magazine February Edition – Foodtech, Agrotech, Cyprus and Israel Market Trends

As the world confronts the ongoing war in Ukraine, the contribution of food production towards greenhouse gas emissions, and the logistical challenges that have persisted since the outbreak of Covid, we take a deep dive into the Foodtech and AgTech landscape. In the latest edition of IsraelDesks magazine, a range of domestic and international law firms talk to us on the [...]

By |2023-02-20T21:03:13+00:00February 20th, 2023|

A decade of growing foreign legal interest in Israel

Ten years have passed since Israeli legislation first allowed law firms that specialize in the law of a foreign country to open in Israel. In an article featured in Israeli financial paper “Globes”, on the third anniversary of the legislation, it was said that “one can hardly say that the large international law firms have [...]

By |2023-02-08T14:17:21+00:00February 8th, 2023|

Israel 2022 High-Tech Activity Report

There has been widespread speculation on the performance of the high-tech sector in the current climate, but the landscape in 2022 still showed strong and positive signs. While the numbers were down on a record-breaking 2021, they were considerably up on 2020 (and showing promise early in 2023). In 2022, There were 100 exits, 66% higher [...]

By |2023-01-27T17:04:57+00:00January 27th, 2023|

Will 2023 be your breakthrough year?

There will always be turbulence within the legal sector. With good planning however, any crisis can be anticipated and managed. By taking the time to reflect, plan and adapt, you are putting your firm into an excellent position to help deal with anything that is thrown at it. Let 2023 be your breakthrough year! To name [...]

By |2023-01-18T13:44:26+00:00January 18th, 2023|