Corporate / Investment Funds
Barnea Jaffa Lande is at the forefront of legal practice in Israel, representing Israeli and foreign investment funds throughout all stages 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.
A multidisciplinary approach characterizes our firm’s services, combining strong business acumen with experience representing both fund managers (GPs) and institutional and private investors (LPs). This enables our clients to enjoy a distinct competitive advantage when forming investment funds. In addition, thanks to our global network, we frequently serve as the preferred local legal advisor on investment funds for prominent and leading international law firms worldwide.
Formation, Operation, and Legal Structuring of Investment Funds
Our firm guides both long-standing fund managers and entrepreneurs forming their first fund throughout the entire fund lifecycle. We advise clients from the planning stage and the formulation 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 necessary agreements. Our legal team’s deep understanding of market trends enables the formulation of precise legal structures that fulfill both the needs of founders and the demands of investors.
Representing Investors in Private Investment Funds
Our firm regularly represents many of the leading institutional entities in Israel (insurance companies and pension funds) in their investments in funds in Israel and abroad. We also represent foreign funds operating in Israel and dedicated joint ventures with unique and complex structures.
Our legal services include conducting complex due diligence, assessing whether the fund’s terms are aligned with market standards, and managing strategic negotiations in our clients’ best interest.
360º Coverage of Portfolio Investments from SAFEs to M&A Transactions
Our Investment Fund Department collaborates closely with our other departments (high-tech, real estate, capital markets, taxation, regulation, etc.) to provide a holistic legal framework for venture capital funds and their portfolio companies, from SAFE transactions and convertible loan agreements (CLAs) during startup stages, through leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and secondary transactions, to representation during mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and initial public offerings (IPOs).
Recognition by International Legal Directories
Our team is recognized by both 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 investment funds area. Adv. Micky Barnea is personally ranked in the field of mergers and acquisitions.
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Corporate / Investment Funds
Barnea Jaffa Lande is at the forefront of legal practice in Israel, representing Israeli and foreign investment funds throughout all stages 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.
A multidisciplinary approach characterizes our firm’s services, combining strong business acumen with experience representing both fund managers (GPs) and institutional and private investors (LPs). This enables our clients to enjoy a distinct competitive advantage when forming investment funds. In addition, thanks to our global network, we frequently serve as the preferred local legal advisor on investment funds for prominent and leading international law firms worldwide.
Formation, Operation, and Legal Structuring of Investment Funds
Our firm guides both long-standing fund managers and entrepreneurs forming their first fund throughout the entire fund lifecycle. We advise clients from the planning stage and the formulation 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 necessary agreements. Our legal team’s deep understanding of market trends enables the formulation of precise legal structures that fulfill both the needs of founders and the demands of investors.
Representing Investors in Private Investment Funds
Our firm regularly represents many of the leading institutional entities in Israel (insurance companies and pension funds) in their investments in funds in Israel and abroad. We also represent foreign funds operating in Israel and dedicated joint ventures with unique and complex structures.
Our legal services include conducting complex due diligence, assessing whether the fund’s terms are aligned with market standards, and managing strategic negotiations in our clients’ best interest.
360º Coverage of Portfolio Investments from SAFEs to M&A Transactions
Our Investment Fund Department collaborates closely with our other departments (high-tech, real estate, capital markets, taxation, regulation, etc.) to provide a holistic legal framework for venture capital funds and their portfolio companies, from SAFE transactions and convertible loan agreements (CLAs) during startup stages, through leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and secondary transactions, to representation during mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and initial public offerings (IPOs).
Recognition by International Legal Directories
Our team is recognized by both 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 investment funds area. Adv. Micky Barnea is personally ranked in the field of mergers and acquisitions.