Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. garners praise for its understanding of the ‘unique challenges faced by start-ups’. Highly active in M&A and investment transactions, the team represents a broad mix of start-ups, emerging companies, R&D centres, mature technology corporations and strategic investors. Yuval Lazi is ’a true partner’ and co-heads the department alongside up-and-coming specialist Itay Gura. High-profile corporate head Michael Barnea and privacy expert Avishay Klein are also noted.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This team has extensive experience in hi-tech investments, paired with a strong foundation in technology-related legal matters.’
  • ‘Yuval Lazi is an exceptionally skilled lawyer and a true partner in every sense. We hold his dedication in high regard and greatly value the unique insights he brings to each transaction, consistently enhancing outcomes and strengthening our strategic approach.’

  • ‘This team of lawyers consistently demonstrates unparalleled professionalism and expertise. Their in-depth knowledge and proactive approach make them a leading choice in their field.’

  • ‘Each of cases are managed by Yuval Lazi with a strong commitment to client success. The team consistently delivers exceptional results with a clear focus on excellence.’

  • ‘Barnea is simply top-notch in Israel. The team understands complex international transactions and provides tailor-made and proactive solutions. Itay Gura knows our business very well. He provides high-quality work and is our true partner.’

  • ‘The hi-tech and start-up practice exemplifies exceptional expertise and dedication, providing unparalleled legal services tailored specifically to the needs of my company as a technology-driven and emerging start-up. It has a deep specialization in the technology sector and start-up ecosystem.’

  • ‘The team excels at devising creative legal solutions that align with our fast-paced and dynamic nature while understanding the unique challenges faced by start-ups, such as ourselves, in growth and scale up. Itay Gura’s deep technical knowledge enables him to provide insightful and effective advice.’

  • ‘A very experienced and fully committed team, demonstrating deep understanding of the industry sector in Israel. Ariella Dreyfuss is an excellent and very experienced lawyer, fully committed to get the deal done. Associate Dean Weinberg is hard working and fully committed.’

Key clients

  • TAU Ventures
  • Amdocs
  • One Peak Partners
  • Shinez IO
  • Chargeflow
  • Supercreator.ai
  • Winn.ai
  • InNegev
  • Artlist

Work highlights

  • Advising TAU Ventures on day-to-day matters and portfolio investment in early-stage technology and hi-tech companies, among other issues.
  • Advising Amdocs on various legal matters, including privacy, AI policy and cyber risk management.
  • Representing One Peak in a large investment in an Israeli cybersecurity start-up.

Lawyers

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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Yuval Lazi, Itay Gura

Other key lawyers

Michael Barnea, Avishay Klein, Ariella Dreyfuss, Ken Shaked, Inbar Gorelick, Inbar Katzir, Dean Weinberg, Simon Jaffa