Blending ‘top-tier transactional expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused approach’, Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. remains a popular choice for corporates and funds involved in technology-based transactions. Under the leadership of the ’professional and charismatic’ Michael Barnea, the team also excels at executing cross-border transactions where it combines ‘strong local knowledge with an international touch’. Ariella Dreyfuss is key to the firm’s success on the cross-border front, as exemplified by her recent high-profile work for Munich Re on the $2.6bn acquisition of Next Insurance. With a ’rare ability to bring all parties to the table’, Ilan Blumenfeld is a valued advisor to domestic technology companies on their corporate work. Itay Gura is active on hi-tech deals.
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Testimonials
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- 'They combine top-tier transactional expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused approach that makes them true partners in every deal.'
- 'Michael Barnea is knowledgeable, professional and charismatic.'
- 'Ilan Blumenfeld has a rare ability to bring all parties to the table, foster understanding, and reach sophisticated commercial agreements that serve everyone’s interests.'
- 'Ilan Blumenfeld's wisdom, strategic thinking, and calm guidance throughout the process were absolutely critical. He knew exactly how to navigate the gaps between the sides, protect our interests, and move things forward with clarity and strength.'
- 'Itay Gura is an excellent lawyer who understands not only the legal aspects but also the business side.'
- 'They have strong local knowledge with an international touch.'
Key clients
- Munich Re
- Azrieli Group
- Vaalon Capital
- Votiro
- Qualtero
- Bizi
- Viola Group
- RGE
Work highlights
Represented Munich Re in its $2.6bn acquisition of Next Insurance through a reverse triangular merger.
Representing Azrieli Group, Israel’s third-largest holding company, in a transaction to acquire control of Zemach Hammerman Ltd.
Represented Vaalon Capital through IWS (an SPV) in the sale of all its shares in Prodalim to Israel's largest holding company, Israel Corp.
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Practice head
Michael Barnea
Other key lawyers
Ariella Dreyfuss; Simon Jaffa; Yuval Lazi; Ilan Blumenfeld; Itay Gura; Nofar Rose David