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Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.’s infrastructure practice is primarily recognised for its close links with national roads authority, Netivei Israel, which it advises on all phases of its infrastructure projects. The team has also recently undertaken work for engineering and construction companies, Kibbutzim, and energy clients, among others. Department head Simon Jaffa maintains a broad transactional practice, with a focus on infrastructure projects and project finance. The team also includes litigator Shai Avnieli, who is noted for infrastructure disputes. Gal Shani, Ronit Niederman and Maayan Berg recently left the firm.

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. is a trusted advisor for complex, often cross-border M&A transactions for both Israeli and multinational corporations. Michael Barnea leads the practice, Ariella Dreyfuss handles VC and PE transactions, while Simon Jaffa and Yuval Lazi guide private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds through M&A and investment deals. Ilan Blumenfeld is noted for his expertise in domestic M&A, while Itay Gura has considerable expertise in joint ventures.

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. is home to a broad energy practice that advises entities on various aspects of their involvement in renewable, natural gas, and cogeneration-related projects. Central to the practice is the team’s work in the kibbutz sector; Hani Shraier and Hagit Ben Moshe are key contacts for kibbutzim and moshavim developing renewable energy projects on their sites and are well-versed in the specific regulations these projects must adhere to. Practice head Simon Jaffa is a key contact for high-profile international players wishing to hold stakes in large Israeli energy projects, and state-owned energy companies regularly turn to Samuel Henri Samuel for support. Another name to note is Netzer Bartfeld, who is experienced with kibbutz wind and solar projects.