Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. routinely represents major Israeli and international banks, insurance companies, and non-bank financial institutions in a variety of financing transactions. The team has notable expertise in real estate, infrastructure, and project finance. In these sectors, David (Dudi) Cohen is a key contact. He co-heads the team alongside Terry Almozlino Arnon, who is well-regarded for her skill in handling complex real estate financing projects, and Misha Gitterman, whose diverse practice covers acquisition finance and corporate restructuring for both local and international financial institutions and funds. The team also includes Anat Even-Chen, who brings significant regulatory expertise, advising clients on licensing, financial regulation, and banking permits, and associate Michal Koren, noted for her knowledge of the regulation of financial entities.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team's legal knowledge is exceptional.
  • 'Terry Almozlino Arnon is an excellent finance partner.'

Key clients

  • Mediterranean Towers
  • Aviv Real Estate Development and Management LTD
  • BNP Paribas S.A.
  • Brink’s Israel
  • Julius Baer International
  • One Zero
  • Up Capital
  • Masav (Bank Clearing Center)
  • Bank of Jerusalem
  • International Bank of Azerbaijan

Work highlights

  • Advised Mediterranean Towers, the largest retirement community chain in Israel, on the establishment of a new joint venture in collaboration with Clal Insurance and Finance, possessing ILS 500 million in financing and equity capital.
  • Advised Aviv Real Estate Development and Management LTD on agreements to finance several housing large scale housing projects, valued at more than ILS 1.8 billion.
  • Represented BNP Paribas in various legal matters in Israel, including regulatory issues, class actions, and legal opinions on new activities.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Anat Even-Chen
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David (Dudi) Cohen, Misha Gitterman, Terry Almozlino Arnon

Other key lawyers

Anat Even-Chen, Michal Koren