With ‘deep knowledge of both the Israeli venture capital ecosystem and international markets’, Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. acts for several large investment houses and insurance companies, as well as hedge and mutual funds, in relation to fund formation, investment, and management. Roy Engel heads up the firm’s fund formation and fund investment practices, and Zvi Gabbay advises on fund-related regulatory issues. Yana Zilbershtein advises institutional clients on their ongoing investment fund activities.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Consistently impressed by their ability to navigate complex transactions while maintaining a practical, solution-oriented approach that delivers real value.’
- ‘What makes them unique is their deep knowledge of both the Israeli venture capital ecosystem and international markets, coupled with their responsiveness and genuine commitment to understanding each client's specific business objectives.’
- ‘Consistently demonstrates remarkable skill in structuring innovative solutions and maintaining the highest professional standards, while being incredibly accessible and collaborative throughout even the most challenging deals.’
- ‘Rare combination of technical excellence and genuine business partnership approach.’
- ‘Exceptional ability to grasp complex commercial structures quickly and translate them into practical legal solutions, often anticipating issues before they arise while providing proactive guidance that saves clients significant time and resources.’
- ‘What clients value most is their accessibility and responsiveness - they treat matters with the urgency they deserve and maintain consistent communication throughout transactions.’
Key clients
- Menora Mivtachim Group
- Migdal Group
- Harel Insurance Investments and Financial Services
- Profimex
- The Israel Hedge Fund Association
- TAU Ventures
- Vaalon Capital
- Viola Group
Work highlights
Acting for Menora Mivtachim Group, a large institutional investor in Israel, on investments in various funds and joint ventures in Israel and abroad.
Advising Migdal, a large institutional investor in Israel, on a variety of investments in Israel and abroad.
Advising Profimex, a real estate fund, on the formation of a joint venture to invest approximately $500m.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Roy Engel
Other key lawyers
Zvi Gabbay; Yana Zilbershtein