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.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This team brings extensive M&A experience with a deep understanding of legal nuances, ensuring every detail is meticulously handled, from complex negotiations to intricate legalities.’
- ‘Yuval Lazi is an invaluable partner for navigating sophisticated transactions.’
- ‘A very talented team that thinks outside the box. They are always responsive, commercially focused, and deliver excellent value.’
- ‘Micky Barnea is a superstar - calm under pressure, highly knowledgeable, and instills great confidence.’
- ‘Yuval Lazi stands out for his ability to blend legal acumen with a deep grasp of business dynamics, managing transactions with strategic insight and precision.’
- ‘Ariella Dreyfuss is a standout in M&A, a problem solver, and a true asset in complex transactions.’
- ‘We worked with Ariella Dreyfuss's team on a complex PE investment with unique structuring challenges. They were highly responsive, timely, and delivered precise work even under tight timelines.’
- ‘Michael Barnea brings vast experience and expert support for international clients in the local market.’
Key clients
- Shift4
- One Peak Partners
- Shinez I.O. Ltd
- Aviv Group
- Affle
- Octro
- 3DM DIGITAL MANUFACTURING LTD
- Antares
- Kiddy Communication
Work highlights
Represented Shift4 Payments on a reverse triangular merger with Credorax Inc., valued at USD 575 million.
Represented One Peak, a leading growth equity investment firm, in a USD 70 million investment in an Israeli cyber startup.
Represented Shinez, an Israeli startup specialising in digital marketing, on the sale of all its shares to Team Internet Group plc, a British public corporation.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Michael Barnea
Other key lawyers
Ariella Dreyfuss; Simon Jaffa; Yuval Lazi; Ilan Blumenfeld; Itay Gura