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Michael Barnea
Micky Barnea, the firm’s Managing Partner and head of its corporate practice.
Micky is recognized as one of Israel’s leading corporate and securities lawyers, and is ranked as a top-tier lawyer in M&A by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and Who’s Who.
Micky’s diverse practice encompasses 30 years’ experience in corporate, securities, technology and cross-border matters and he is highly-regarded for combining exceptional legal knowledge with deep industry knowledge.
He plays a lead role acting for some of Israel’s largest public and private companies, as well as for prominent international corporations, on their most significant transactions.
In the past few years, Micky has led a number of significant merger and acquisition deals in the Israeli market. This includes representing Migdal Group in its various investments, Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation in its various investments in Israeli startup companies, and Danel Group in its acquisitions and investment transactions.
Micky also leads the firm’s lateral recruiting efforts and growth strategy.
Global Recognition
Prestigious directory Chambers and Partners consistently ranks Micky as a leading lawyer in the Corporate/M&A practice area. The guide describes him as “really brilliant and very straightforward. Problem solver,” and as “instrumental for the success of the transaction.” Micky is also ranked as a leading lawyer in the Chambers HNW guide.
The Legal 500 also ranks Micky as a leading lawyer in the Corporate and M&A practice area. It describes him as “one of the top lawyers in commercial and corporate in Israel. He is a proactive and high-quality lawyer, always available.”
The 2023 Who’s Who guide also ranked Micky as a leading lawyer in M&A, Capital Markets and Corporate Governance.
Education:
Tel Aviv University LL.B. 1992
Admission:
Member of Israel Bar Association since 1993
Insights & News - Michael Barnea:
Interview with Micky Barnea: Potential SEC Policy Shift Could Impact Israeli Companies on Wall Street
Adv. Micky Barnea was interviewed by Globes regarding the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposal to tighten the criteria for foreign private issuers — a move that could affect around 100 Israeli companies currently traded in the US.
These companies benefit from significant regulatory exemptions, including relief from filing quarterly reports and less stringent executive compensation disclosures. While the proposal primarily targets Chinese issuers, the implications for Israeli companies may be substantial, both in terms of regulatory burden and cost.
Webinar: July 2025 - Status and Future Outlook
Our firm hosted a webinar focused on the current situation in Israel, following nearly two years of ongoing conflict and the recent removal of some of the major threats facing the country, most notably from Hezbollah and Iran. The discussion addressed Israel’s entry into a new geopolitical reality and explored pressing questions regarding the country’s future direction in the Middle East, as well as its diplomatic and security positioning on the global stage.
Speakers included Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror, former National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel and former Head of the Research Department in the IDF Directorate of Military Intelligence; Prof. Yossi Shain, former Member of Knesset (24th Knesset), founding head of Tel Aviv University’s School of Government, and Emeritus Professor of International Affairs at Georgetown University and author of several internationally acclaimed books; and Mr. Jeffrey Kahn, an international strategy expert who has held senior positions across global institutions and industries.
The webinar concluded with a lecture by Prof. Amichai Cohen, Special Counsel on International Law at our firm, on extending the Abraham Accords and new opportunities in the Middle East.
Barnea: Representing Azrieli Group in ILS 855 Million Acquisition
Our firm represented Azrieli Group in its acquisition of a 67% controlling stake in Zemach Hammerman, a complex transaction valued at approximately ILS 855 million. The deal was executed through a reverse triangular merger. Azrieli Group was advised by Advs. Micky Barnea, Misha Gitterman, and Tal Freilich, with additional support from our Real Estate, Employment, and Capital Markets Departments.