Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. > Tel Aviv, Israel > Firm Profile

‘A very nice team, adept at handling international clients, and experienced in big projects work. Simon Jaffa is a pleasure to work with.’

‘I work with Shai Avnieli and Lisa Frense. They are very knowledgeable, service-oriented and success-driven. Whether litigation, general counsel or contractual work, they are always ready with excellent advice.’

‘For many years Shai Avnieli has handled all of our legal needs, whether contentious or commercial. He has unmatched knowledge about specific legal aspects of construction law and specifically construction law litigation.’

‘Lisa Frense is extremely motivated and dedicated, with keen attention to detail.’

‘A fantastic team. Barnea, Jaffa Lande & Co has had a meteoric rise as they have grown and the quality of the work they have done is on par with their competitors.’

‘Michael Barnea and Simon Jaffa are the pillars of the firm, but they now have a much stronger and larger team around them. In addition to the outstanding work they do, they are great team players.’

‘A highly experienced M&A team. Very responsive and transaction and solution-oriented.’

‘Michael Barnea has strong commercial understanding and an innovative approach, and is a provider of out-of-the-box solutions. Yuval Lazi is intelligent, with strong people skills, and very responsive. Ariella Dreyfuss is always very helpful and commercial. I would not hesitate to use her for VC or M&A transactions in Israel.’

‘The lawyers are intelligent and experienced in complex cross-border transactions, as well as in the more standard corporate assignments. A good number of the team members have a strong commercial and business understanding beyond the legal aspects and are able to accompany and assist astute international investors or corporate clients to successfully conclude international and local transactions.’

‘Michael Barnea is one of the smartest and most experienced corporate and securities lawyers in the country. He has a wealth of experience, with a focus on understanding different corporate cultures. A true business thinker and an excellent legal strategist to rely on. Itay Gura is highly qualified and experienced in all things business, particularly technology, and Simon Jaffa is a first-class commercial and corporate lawyer.’

‘Michael Barnea is a true leader and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is truly one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is sharp, knows how to solve complex problems and has the ability to make each side feel they have achieved their goals.’

‘Ariella Dreyfuss is also an incredible lawyer. She is ambitious, responsive and helpful. Ilan Blumenfeld has in-depth knowledge of the sector. His performance as a legal advisor is excellent.’

‘Neta Bromberg, the head of the labour law department, is an expert and it’s a pleasure to work with her. She knows how to think outside the box.’

‘Very professional and very dedicated to their clients.’

‘Exceptional labour law practice. Highly responsive and very reasonable in their advice.’

‘We primarily work with Netta. She is smart, knowledgeable and has a practical approach to dealing with problems.’

‘Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. provide clear, concise and commercial advice and offer practical solutions to our client’s employment law concerns. They are commercial partners rather than simply providers of legal services.’

‘Netta Bromberg’s insight into local employment law is unparalleled. She is our go-to for any issues in the region and is consistently excellent.’

‘They are very attentive to the business, understand the challenge and find the best legal way to overcome it.’

‘Smart, business oriented, trusted advisors, especially the amazing Netta Bromberg.’

‘Very good at handling international investors. Simon Jaffa is a terrific guy, always pleasant to deal with, and an experienced lawyer.’

‘The Barnea team excels in navigating complex regulatory frameworks and providing innovative solutions in this dynamic industry. The team’s proactive and collaborative approach ensures clients are well-prepared and ready for business.’

‘Samuel Henri Samuel has a wealth of experience and a keen understanding of the energy market. Samuel consistently provides invaluable guidance to clients. His familiarity with the European market (energy and other markets) gives him an edge as a leading lawyer and business-maker.’

‘Roy Engel has always done an amazing job. He understands the clients’ needs, the regulation and legal environment they operate in, and does an outstanding job in representing their best interests. No matter how urgent the issue is, Roy is also available and highly professional.’

‘Business-oriented, with great analytical and practical advice.’

‘Roy Engel is a unique business-oriented lawyer. His and his team’s availability is much appreciated. He understands our needs and provides straightforward answers. He also holds great relationships with top-tier global offices.’

‘Great team. Easily accessible, responsive, and loyal attorneys who know the client’s needs.’

‘Zvi Gabbay is professional, knowledgeable, an excellent team leader and always available. Zvi is a good listener and responds quickly when we need him and his team.’

‘Anat Even-Chen has been our main provider of legal services for several years. As a non-bank financial institution, we have been subject to significant regulatory changes over the past decade, and Anat has always been up-to-date, fully understanding the implications for our corporate structure and business strategies. She manages her staff efficiently and coordinates well with her law firm’s departments whenever necessary.’

‘Barnea has a significant presence in the loan market, and its team has extensive knowledge of real estate financing. We rely on them to assist us in complex real estate finance issues, such as setting up loan structures and identifying all potential obstacles in deals.’

‘Terry Almozlino Arnon is an excellent person to work with, he knows the market very well and is reliable, responsive and effective. He is able to assist with complex financing issues, negotiate for the best results, and work under tight deadlines.’

‘Unique level of intelligence, service, professionalism and, above all, quality.’

‘Excellent team led by Zvi Gabbay. Very experienced and knowledgeable. They know how to solve problems. The team has experience in both SEC and Israel Securities Authority reporting.’

‘Zvi Gabbay is very experienced, responsive and creative.’

‘They work very hard and have a great knowledge of the UK capital markets. We always receive the utmost attention from the partner.’

‘Michael Barnea is an absolute star: an original thinker with a calm and analytical mind, an engaging personality and a good sense of humour!’

‘Zvi Gabbay and Hagit Ross are the partners I work with. Especially Hagit, who is brilliant, has a sharp mind and an ability to solve problems.’

‘I have worked with Hagit Ross for a long time. She is the most reliable adviser, able to provide clear, forward-looking advice – in crisis mode and every day. She has a unique holistic and business-oriented approach.’

‘The company’s competition team offers personal attention to customers, immediate response to questions and autonomous initiative.’

‘The competition team is excellent and well versed in practice and jurisprudence, not afraid of arguments but pleasant nonetheless. They are experts in competition law, accessible to the client and able to provide a personalised service.’

‘The Barnea litigation team is just outstanding. It is well known for its creativity and its ability to craft cunning legal strategies for complex disputes. From our vast experience with the firm, we are confident that it will provide the best answers, the best service, and the best outcome.’

‘Zohar Lande is a super-sharp litigator. He is undoubtedly one of the best litigators in Israel. He is ambitious and creative, demonstrates lots of charisma and charm in the court, and is very professional – with deep knowledge of various corporate and commercial matters. ’

‘An excellent firm that is able to provide solutions in many branches of the law.’

‘Zohar Lande is an excellent litigation strategist. He is a person with whom it is always recommended to consult on various subjects. Gal Livshits is a diligent attorney who is always available for clients, and is thorough and efficient.’

‘The team is diverse, client-oriented and possesses a wide variety of capabilities. It is multidisciplinary and provides clients with all they need.’

‘Zohar Lande in my view the top litigator in Israel. He is business-oriented, strives to bring the best deal for his client, and is sharp and smart. Can be very aggressive when needed.’

‘Hadar Israeli and the team are excellent professionals.’

‘Hadar Israeli is very good, she is very knowledgeable, works hard, and is responsive and professional.’

‘The team are experts, with a lot of experience. Lawyers give clients their full attention and personal care. All matters are discussed and you get comprehensive advice.’

‘Zvi Gabay and Hadar Israeli have significant experience in matters of commercial and securities law, which is relevant for directors and officers of public entities.’

‘Barnea covers all the legal structures a high-tech company needs. Over the years, particularly in the past year, they have advised us in various commercial agreements.’

‘Michael Barnea is a true leader; he is incredibly smart and has excellent legal knowledge.’

‘Ken Shaked is responsive and always on top of things.’

‘The team is very professional and wide. We had investment deals, litigations, preparation for IPOs and more. In all of the activities we had, the results were very satisfying. Layers were very responsive, and always supportive.’

‘The team at Barnea has always been very responsive and helpful, not only in drafting, but also in advising on the harder decisions. They have also made valuable introductions to some of our investors. Simon Jaffa and Ariella Dreyfuss are great people to work with.’

‘Simon Jaffa is a strategic thinker who, unlike most lawyers, takes a very practical legal view and always thinks about its impact on the bigger business. Ariella Dreyfus is a spot-on partner, who doesn’t spend time on an endless drafting back-and-forth. Instead, she is very practical in her approach.’

‘The team advises us on commercial matters, IP, and options. We are impressed by its motivation, commitment, and professionalism. We work closely with Itay Gura, who is a star: always available, pleasant, and provides creative solutions. We feel that we made the right choice by hiring the team.’

‘We work closely with Barnea’s team for all legal matters that our in-house legal team is unable to cover. For instance, in the past year, Barnea advised us on matters related to a major transactions we undertook, including cross-border elements, IP, tax, privacy and data protection, and employment. ’

‘In the M&A area, we work closely with Michael Barnea, who is a true leader, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is really one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is sharp, knows how to solve complex problems, and has the ability to make each side feel it has achieved its goals.’

‘Avishay Klein is a wonderful addition to the team. He is a prominent expert in Israel in the privacy and data protection area and he was exceptional to work with. He is great at deciphering complex cross-border issues.’

‘The team is unique. The lawyers I work with (Michael Barnea, Itay Gura and Inbar Katzir) are top-notch and very service-minded. Michael is very reliable, dedicated and his work is impeccable; Itay is always on the ball, is very quick to respond and always delivers on time; Inbar is a rising star and is pleasant to work with.’

‘I feel the team knows everything I need to know for my business to grow. It is connected to other law firms in the US and EU, it is up-to-date in all required legal updates for my business and assists me in all I need. Itay Gura is a lawyer who became a partner and a friend. He treats us like his own business.’

‘Michael Barnea is a true leader; he is incredibly intelligent and has excellent legal knowledge. Itay is incredibly hard-working, dedicated and very active. Ken is responsive and always on the cutting edge.’

‘We work with many partners and associates, including Michael Barnea, Itay Gura, Ken Shaked and Ido Freund. The team covers all the legal structures a high-tech company needs. Over the years, and particularly in the last year, they have advised us on various business deals.’

‘Michael (Micky) Barnea is a true leader and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is truly one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is sharp, knows how to solve complex problems, and has the ability to make each party feel they have achieved their goals.’

‘The team has supported us in several real estate projects. It is excellent! Lawyers demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the local real estate sector and they are committed.’

‘Terry Almozlino Arnon is a league of her own for complex real estate projects; her inputs are invaluable. Alon Wolner has excellent business understanding. He is a rising star and we love working with him.’