Corporate and Commercial Law

Which amendments require a special vote? Most amendments made to the certificate of incorporation only require the vote of a majority of all the outstanding shares entitled to vote. There are notable exceptions. One of these involves an amendment which would alter or strike out a provision for supermajority votes or quorums for shareholders. Such…

What can be amended? A corporation has the power to make insertions, deletions, or other modifications to its certificate of incorporation as it sees fit. However, insertions may only be made to the extent that they would be lawful in an original certificate of incorporation at the time the amendment is made. Amendments by the…

Unreasonable restraint on the alienation of shares New York law does not allow restraints on the alienation of shares to be unreasonable. Alienation of shares refers to an agreement made by a shareholder to not sell, transfer, pledge encumber or otherwise dispose of any company shares or those of a subsidiary under their ownership between…

Which changes are governed by the BCL? The New York Business Corporation Law (“BCL”) governs certain major internal changes to a corporation’s structure. These include: a) amendments being made to the certificate of incorporation; b) mergers; c) consolidations with other corporations; d) sale of assets; and e) dissolution of the company. Legal status of the…

There are various types of corporate entities in Israel. This article will explore their respective traits. Our law office specializes in Israeli corporate law. Contact us to for aid determining which type of company best suits your business needs. Public companies A public company is one which holds out its shares for ownership by the…

The general assembly of any company, composed of its shareholders, plays a crucial role in directing the corporate activities. What amendments may it pass on behalf of the company? What are its powers? Our law office, specializing in Israeli corporate law, is here for you. Please reach out to us should you have any questions…

What is the company life cycle that an Israeli corporation goes through from the start of its inception? What are the different milestones it may encounter? Our law office, specializing in Israeli corporate law, can help you run your company from registration and throughout its entire duration. What is the legal status of a corporation?…

What are the different organs that make up a company? This article summarizes the legal requirements for an Israeli company’s corporate structure. Our law office, specializing in all aspects of Israeli company law, can help you establish and structure your company in the best way possible. The general assembly The general assembly serves a key…

What are the powers of the board of directors for an Israeli company? What authority does it have over the direction its company takes? Our law office, specializing in Israeli corporate law, can advise you on all the important decisions affecting your company. Who is the board of directors? The board of directors administers the…

What constitutes the financial assets of an Israeli company? What are securities? What are dividends? How does a company allocate them? Our law office has experts on all areas of corporate law and can best guide you how to establish and operate your company. In this article, we will explain the basic financial terms relevant…