Adv Michael Barnea > Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. > Tel Aviv, Israel > Lawyer Profile

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. supports clients in the life sciences, technology, cosmetics, and consumer products industries, as well as research institutions, with M&A, regulatory matters, IP, and a host of other services. Practice head Michael Barnea is ‘one of a kind’ and is regarded as a key adviser to technology companies. Working with corporate partner Itay Gura, he assisted a company that conducts cell therapy clinical trials for treatment of vascular diseases with agreements to run trials in Israel, the US, and Europe. Ken Shaked draws on extensive in-house experience at leading pharmaceutical companies, and Ariella Dreyfuss is well-versed in commercial transactions and IP matters.

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. garners praise for its understanding of the ‘unique challenges faced by start-ups’. Highly active in M&A and investment transactions, the team represents a broad mix of start-ups, emerging companies, R&D centres, mature technology corporations and strategic investors. Yuval Lazi is ‘a true partner’ and co-heads the department alongside up-and-coming specialist Itay Gura. High-profile corporate head Michael Barnea and privacy expert Avishay Klein are also noted.

The team at Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. remains a go-to for venture capital funds, prominent startups, and high-profile clients seeking guidance on IP-heavy transactions and other IP-based commercial matters. With a notable emphasis on the high-tech sector, the group is led by complex technology transactions expert Michael Barnea, and includes Yuval Lazi, who is well-versed in various IP matters pertinent to the high-tech realm, and Itay Gura, an experienced advisor of high-tech mergers and acquisitions. Inbar Gorelick specialises in royalties matters, licensing, R&D agreements for a diverse list of clients, and Ariella Dreyfuss  is a key contact for international investors and companies. The practice also comprises Ken Shaked, who focuses on biotech, med-tech, and related industries, leveraging previous experience as a general counsel for pharmaceutical heavyweights.