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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Work Department
Corporate, Mergers and Aquisitions, Technology
Position
Ariella represents international and Israeli entrepreneurs, private and public companies, partnerships, and private equity and venture capital funds, in all aspects of corporate and commercial law. Her clients are engaged in a wide range of high-tech activities, including IOT, MedTech, FinTech, cyber-security, internet, communications, life sciences and art, as well as low tech industries. Ariella specializes in advising on multi-layered corporate and commercial agreements, including strategic partnerships, equity and debt financings, complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions, IP transfers and distribution, franchise, licensing and manufacturing arrangements. Her work and approach always takes into consideration the client’s unique commercial interests and needs.
Career
Before joining Barnea, Ariella served as a research assistant to Professor Barak-Erez (current Supreme Court Justice), and a foreign clerk to Supreme Court Justice Beinisch.
Languages
English, Hebrew
Memberships
Member of Israel Bar Association, 2008
Education
University of Birmingham, England (LL.B Hons.), 2005
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Testimonials
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- 'They have strong local knowledge with an international touch.' '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.'
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.