Barnea Jaffa Lande

Barnea Jaffa Lande operates at the highest levels of the legal profession, at the intersection of business and law. The firm represents top-tier local and international corporations and has enjoyed continuous and organic growth since its establishment. Today, it is ranked among the 15 leading law firms in Israel. With a team of over 140 legal professionals, the firm advises across a wide range of commercial law disciplines, including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, capital markets, real estate, funds, employment, tax, banking and finance, regulation, competition, private clients, and more.

Specialized Knowledge

Corporate law is at the core of the firm’s practice, supporting clients throughout all stages of their activities in Israel and abroad. Our long-standing corporate practice attracts praise for its cross-border capabilities, including the representation of foreign companies operating in Israel and Israeli companies expanding abroad. We frequently counsel clients on M&A transactions, corporate restructuring, private and public financing, purchase offers, takeovers, stock splits, and shareholder activism.
We also boast one of the leading litigation departments in Israel, providing value-added litigation services from the formulation of a legal strategy through the resolution of the dispute. Our international capabilities are bolstered by partners with foreign legal licenses and experience at leading law firms abroad, vast commercial knowledge, innovative legal thinking, and an extensive global network of relationships with foreign law firms and industry players. These qualities enable us to respond to clients’ needs across all aspects of their business activity.
We counsel a diverse client base, including local, international, and multinational businesses; private and public companies; institutional entities; venture capital funds; construction and development companies; startups; and more. Prestigious legal directories consistently rank Barnea as a top law firm in Israel in its various practice areas.

Professional Development and Firm Culture

Barnea Jaffa Lande places great importance on the personal and professional development of its team and is committed to striking a balance between providing dedicated, high-quality legal services and fostering job satisfaction, an engaging workplace environment, and personal growth. As part of this approach, the firm offers lectures on legal and non-legal topics, sports classes, departmental social outings, firm retreats, catered afternoon meals, and a wide range of additional social and professional events.
The firm also leads several programs designed to encourage learning, exploration of new and unfamiliar fields, development of management skills, identification of individual motivation, and opportunities for each team member to stand out.
Forum for the advancement of women: The firm’s internal forum for the advancement of women develops and implements a range of initiatives aimed at supporting the personal and professional advancement of female employees, based on an understanding of the unique challenges women face in the professional world. The firm’s partnership includes 22 women, among them department heads and senior partners.
Barnea School: Barnea School, the firm’s in-house professional development program, promotes peer learning, personal growth, and empowerment for all employees, from administrative staff to associates and partners. The program offers free courses on topics such as English, Excel, legal and financial skills, professional upskilling, and more.
Senior associate training program: The firm is committed to cultivating the next generation of partners and advancing talented attorneys from within its existing team. To this end, the firm offers a senior associate training program focused on enhancing managerial and leadership skills and interpersonal and professional capabilities.
Pro bono: The firm devotes substantial time and resources to community involvement, with a strong emphasis on providing professional legal assistance. In 2025, Barnea dedicated approximately 1,400 pro bono hours to legal support and volunteer activities. These efforts included legal support for individuals affected by the events of October 7, including the families of the Nova Festival victims and survivors, assistance to reserve soldiers, and additional community initiatives. The firm also provided legal assistance in connection with proposed legislative changes, with the aim of helping safeguard Israel’s democratic and liberal character.
Internships: Barnea’s interns are an integral part of the firm, both professionally and socially. Interns meet with clients, participate in meetings and brainstorming sessions, attend court hearings, and take part in all stages of casework. The firm seeks ambitious interns eager to learn and committed to advancing their legal careers. To this end, the firm provides interns with a rich professional toolkit, including workshops on legal writing and research, lectures, and hands-on experience.

Practice areas:

Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions

Litigation

Capital Markets

Infrastructure and Project Finance

Real Estate and Urban Renewal

Technology

Employment

Regulation

Tenders and Projects

Investment Funds

Tax

Antitrust and Competition

White Collar Crime       

Kibbutzim and Cooperative Societies

Private Clients