A Quick Update on Israel's Resiliency

SCG Legal member firm Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. (Israel) recently hosted its annual Innovation Conference, featuring keynote speaker Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority. In this timely Global Spinette, Stephen Barak Rozen, a partner at the firm, shares key highlights from the conference and the keynote, including the war’s impact on Israel’s economy to date; the resilience of Israel’s tech sector, including its global leadership in deep tech; the state of defense spending; what current tax levels may indicate about growth potential; and why multinationals - as well as American billionaire Bill Ackman, founder of Pershing Square Capital Management - are doubling down on local investment, among other insights.

Record Date: December 8, 2025

Participant

Stephen Barak Rozen

Stephen Barak Rozen is a partner in the firm’s High Tech and Venture Capital practice and serves as Head of International Relationships, strengthening the firm’s connections with law firms worldwide. He regularly advises non-Israeli clients on doing business in Israel, supporting market entry and expansion, ongoing commercial operations, strategic partnerships, equity financings, and buy- and sell-side mergers and acquisitions. As an American expat based in Israel, Stephen offers practical, on-the-ground guidance and helps bridge cultural and business expectations to ensure smooth cross-border transactions.

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