Michael Barnea
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. notably advises both domestic and international clients on a range of high-value and complex transactions, including a big-ticket reverse triangular merger between Shift4 and Credorax Inc. Alongside its significant expertise in cross-border transactions, the team also represents first-rate Israeli clients in their M&A and corporate domestic operations. Practice head Michael Barnea is highly praised by clients as ‘the smartest and most experienced corporate and securities lawyers in the country’, while Ariella Dreyfuss is another key contact for venture capital and private equity transactions. The team also includes international commercial transaction and venture capital investment specialists Yuval Lazi and Simon Jaffa, Ilan Blumenfeld, who concentrates on domestic M&A transactions, and the ’highly qualified’ Itay Gura.
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Testimonials
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- 'A fantastic team. Barnea, Jaffa Lande & Co has had a meteoric rise as they have grown and the quality of the work they have done is on par with their competitors.'
- 'Michael Barnea and Simon Jaffa are the pillars of the firm, but they now have a much stronger and larger team around them. In addition to the outstanding work they do, they are great team players.'
- 'A highly experienced M&A team. Very responsive and transaction and solution-oriented.'
- 'Michael Barnea has strong commercial understanding and an innovative approach, and is a provider of out-of-the-box solutions. Yuval Lazi is intelligent, with strong people skills, and very responsive. Ariella Dreyfuss is always very helpful and commercial. I would not hesitate to use her for VC or M&A transactions in Israel.'
- 'The lawyers are intelligent and experienced in complex cross-border transactions, as well as in the more standard corporate assignments. A good number of the team members have a strong commercial and business understanding beyond the legal aspects and are able to accompany and assist astute international investors or corporate clients to successfully conclude international and local transactions.'
- 'Michael Barnea is one of the smartest and most experienced corporate and securities lawyers in the country. He has a wealth of experience, with a focus on understanding different corporate cultures. A true business thinker and an excellent legal strategist to rely on. Itay Gura is highly qualified and experienced in all things business, particularly technology, and Simon Jaffa is a first-class commercial and corporate lawyer.'
- 'Michael Barnea is a true leader and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is truly one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is sharp, knows how to solve complex problems and has the ability to make each side feel they have achieved their goals.'
- 'Ariella Dreyfuss is also an incredible lawyer. She is ambitious, responsive and helpful. Ilan Blumenfeld has in-depth knowledge of the sector. His performance as a legal advisor is excellent.'
Key clients
- Shift4
- Azrieli Group Ltd.
- Migdal Group
- Mouro Capital
- Convent Capital
- Affle
- Oxide Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Shift4 Payments, an American company publicly listed on the NYSE, on a reverse triangular merger with Credorax Inc., valued at USD575m.
- Advised Azrieli Group on its acquisition activity in the field of data centres.
- Advised Migdal Group on its investments in Israel.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ariella Dreyfuss
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Barnea