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Issue 5: September 2026

Israel Focus

Editor's note

Noa Mayer

Welcome to the 5th edition of our Israel Focus Newsletter. 

This edition comes at a time of change for Mishcon, as James Libson recently stepped down and Daniel Naftalin takes over as Managing Partner. We are enormously grateful to James for his leadership and look forward to the next chapter under Daniel.  

While leadership may change, our ambition, values and commitment to our clients and international relationships remain as strong as ever. 

That is particularly true of our relationship with Israel. We remain deeply committed to the country’s high-tech and wider business ecosystem, as well as to the high-net-worth families and individuals whom we advise. These are longstanding relationships, built on trust, shared experience and a genuine understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing our clients. 

Change is reshaping the legal profession, as technology, client expectations and new ways of working transform how legal services are delivered. Mishcon aims to stay at the forefront of this change and is always pleased to exchange ideas and experience with Israeli law firms, general counsel and business leaders. 

Our Dubai office has also officially launched its new home, reinforcing our presence and relationships across the region. If you are visiting Dubai, we would be delighted to welcome you!

We hope you enjoy this edition and find its perspectives useful.  

Above all, we wish our clients, colleagues and friends a good, happy and peaceful year ahead - one marked by greater calm, renewed confidence and sustainable growth. Shana Tova! 

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Daniel Naftalin has taken up his role as Mishcon de Reya’s new Managing Partner. Daniel was elected by partners earlier this year and takes over today from outgoing Managing Partner James Libson following a transition period.

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