Corporate / Investment Funds
Barnea Jaffa Lande is at the forefront of investment funds practice in Israel, representing Israeli and foreign funds at every stage of formation and fundraising.
We provide legal and strategic advice to private equity funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, infrastructure funds, private debt funds, hedge funds, secondary funds, and funds of funds.
Our services are defined by multidisciplinary approach that combines strong business acumen with extensive experience representing both fund managers (GPs) and institutional and private investors (LPs). This dual perspective gives our clients a distinct competitive advantage in the formaiton and operation of investment funds. In addition, through our global network, we frequently act as the preferred Israeli counsel on investment fund matters for prominent international law firms.
Formation, Operation, and Legal Structuring of Investment Funds
Our firm guides both long-standing fund managers and entrepreneurs forming their first fund throughout the full lifecycle of a fund. We support clients from the initial planning stage and the design of the optimal legal and tax structure, through licensing and regulatory matters, the management of local and international fundraising efforts, and the drafting of all required agreements. Our team’s deep understanding of market trends enables us to develop precise legal structures that meet the needs of both fund founders and investors.
Representing Investors in Private Investment Funds
Our firm regularly represents many of Israel’s leading institutional entities, including insurance companies and pension funds, in their investments in funds in Israel and abroad. We also represent foreign funds operating in Israel, as well as dedicated joint ventures with unique and complex structures.
Our services include conducting complex due diligence, evaluating whether fund terms align with market standards, and leading strategic negotiations to protect and advance our clients’ best interest.
360º Coverage of Portfolio Investments from SAFEs to M&A Transactions
Our Investment Funds Department works closely with our other practices, including high-tech, real estate, capital markets, taxation, and regulation, to provide a holistic legal framework for venture capital funds and their portfolio companies. Our support spans the full investment lifecycle, from SAFE transactions and convertible loan agreements (CLAs) in early-stage companies, through leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and secondary transactions, to mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and initial public offerings (IPOs).
Recognition by International Legal Directories
Our team is recognized by leading international and local legal directories and is consistently ranked in the top tiers. Adv. Roy Engel is personally ranked by Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 as a leading lawyer in Israel in the field of investment funds. Adv. Micky Barnea is also personally ranked in the field of mergers and acquisitions.
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Corporate / Investment Funds
Barnea Jaffa Lande is at the forefront of investment funds practice in Israel, representing Israeli and foreign funds at every stage of formation and fundraising.
We provide legal and strategic advice to private equity funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, infrastructure funds, private debt funds, hedge funds, secondary funds, and funds of funds.
Our services are defined by multidisciplinary approach that combines strong business acumen with extensive experience representing both fund managers (GPs) and institutional and private investors (LPs). This dual perspective gives our clients a distinct competitive advantage in the formaiton and operation of investment funds. In addition, through our global network, we frequently act as the preferred Israeli counsel on investment fund matters for prominent international law firms.
Formation, Operation, and Legal Structuring of Investment Funds
Our firm guides both long-standing fund managers and entrepreneurs forming their first fund throughout the full lifecycle of a fund. We support clients from the initial planning stage and the design of the optimal legal and tax structure, through licensing and regulatory matters, the management of local and international fundraising efforts, and the drafting of all required agreements. Our team’s deep understanding of market trends enables us to develop precise legal structures that meet the needs of both fund founders and investors.
Representing Investors in Private Investment Funds
Our firm regularly represents many of Israel’s leading institutional entities, including insurance companies and pension funds, in their investments in funds in Israel and abroad. We also represent foreign funds operating in Israel, as well as dedicated joint ventures with unique and complex structures.
Our services include conducting complex due diligence, evaluating whether fund terms align with market standards, and leading strategic negotiations to protect and advance our clients’ best interest.
360º Coverage of Portfolio Investments from SAFEs to M&A Transactions
Our Investment Funds Department works closely with our other practices, including high-tech, real estate, capital markets, taxation, and regulation, to provide a holistic legal framework for venture capital funds and their portfolio companies. Our support spans the full investment lifecycle, from SAFE transactions and convertible loan agreements (CLAs) in early-stage companies, through leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and secondary transactions, to mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and initial public offerings (IPOs).
Recognition by International Legal Directories
Our team is recognized by leading international and local legal directories and is consistently ranked in the top tiers. Adv. Roy Engel is personally ranked by Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 as a leading lawyer in Israel in the field of investment funds. Adv. Micky Barnea is also personally ranked in the field of mergers and acquisitions.