In a time of geopolitical turbulence and economic uncertainty, Israel’s legal and business sectors continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience and innovation. This special edition brings together insights from senior lawyers recognized as Leading Individuals in the 7th Israel Desks rankings, alongside contributions from global and Israeli firms that offer both strategic guidance and practical expertise on today’s most pressing challenges. Israel’s legal and business outlook in 2025 is defined by resilience, complexity, and renewed opportunity. Regional stabilization and the expansion of the Abraham Accords are poised to drive cross-sector investment, particularly in AI, defense, and life sciences. At the same time, tighter scrutiny on IP transfers and shifting U.S. trade policy are prompting clients to seek more strategic, cross-border legal guidance. Despite global M&A headwinds, Israel’s tech and Defense Tech ecosystems remain active, with landmark deals such as Google’s acquisition of Wiz highlighting the market’s continued strength and adaptability. Welcome to the latest edition of IsraelDesks magazine. Freshfields, DLA Piper, A&O Shearman, Davis Polk, Greenberg Traurig, and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner share their perspectives on market trends, legal risks, and opportunities across M&A, tech, defense, regulation, and foreign investment. Alongside these views, we are proud to feature a collection of expert articles covering AI compliance, training, and copyright, tax, litigation, cross-border M&A, foreign investment and much more. Encouragingly, the number of Israel Desks worldwide has risen by 20% in the past five years, now totaling over 160 firms. Transactions are closing, capital is flowing, and strategic collaborations are deepening. Out of complexity comes clarity—and this edition reflects how legal foresight and cross-border cooperation are continuing to shape Israel’s business future. We hope you enjoy this issue. To contribute to future editions, please reach out—we’d love to hear from you. Lee Saunders Editor
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