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What every legal professional needs to know about successful content strategies
By Eleni Chalkidou, Director of Strategic Communications. In the dynamic kingdom of digital marketing, where captivating content reigns supreme, the legal profession may not always be as dedicated on prioritising this very important platform. Not only will this help you to establish your firm as a thought leader it can [...]
Legally Israel – News Roundup May 19th 2023
Australia and South Korea were at the forefront of cross-border transactions this week in Israel, as NeoGames was bought by Australian gaming company Aristocrat Leisure for USD1.2 billion (Herzog and Latham & Watkins for the target, H-F & Co. for the buyer), while South Korean leisure and hospitality company Yanolja [...]
Mind the Gavel: Let’s shake up Mental Health in the Legal Community
By Eleni Chalkidou, Director of Strategic Communications Ah, the legal profession, where justice is served, court battles are fought, and lawyers duel with words sharper than an Obsidian blade. From courtroom dramas to intense negotiations, the legal world can be a high-pressure environment that demands mental fortitude. Yet, amidst the [...]
Legally Israel 100 IsraelDesks League Tables 2023
We are pleased to bring you the 5th Israel Desks League Tables, showcasing international law firms that are major destinations for Israeli clients, and are a hub of valuable experience in Israel-related deals. Today, there are an estimated 160 law firms with an Israel Desk, a striking 20% increase from [...]
Emotional intelligence. It really matters.
By Eleni Chalkidou, Director of Strategic Communications If prospective clients have heard of your reputation and are now seeking you out for your “out of this world” legal skills, then yes, that’s probably right. But if you believe that this is the reason they keep coming back for more, then [...]
Legally Israel – News Roundup April 21st 2023
A raft of cross-border deals has hit the headlines during Passover and since, the standout arguably UK company Entain's USD 200 million purchase of the Israeli sports app 365Scores Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co. With Hamburger Evron acting for the target). Israel’s Sisram Medical has also expanded its footprint in mainland [...]
Legal 500 2023 Israel Research Analysis
The Legal 500 has published its long anticipated EMEA rankings for 2023. With regards to Israel, there are a total of 74 changes in the practice areas, which is the same as in 2022 and lower than in recent years prior (compared to 105 in 2021, 134 in 2020 and [...]
Social Media at Work: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Authored by Eleni Chalkidou, Director of Strategic Communications, Nishlis Legal Marketing. If you know me at all, you will know that I am all for freedom of expression. As the daughter of a Greek philosopher and an eccentric chef, I was taught how to think and never what to think. I [...]
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 [...]
Legally Israel – News Roundup March 24th 2023
The banking sector has dominated the headlines this past few weeks following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which saw reassurances from President Biden, HSBC buy the UK arm of the collapsed bank, and Israeli officials and law firms reassure start-ups concerned by their exposure to SVB. Recently, Swiss USB [...]
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 [...]
Rankings are still mostly male dominant but some positive movement toward gender equality is noticeable
International Women's Day is about gender equality and celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The legal sector in Israel is fairly equal, with 47 per cent of female lawyers. However, crucially, only 25 per cent of ranked individuals in the international legal rankings guides are female [...]