Co-Founder Simon Jaffa Departs Law Firm Barnea After 23 Years
Translated & summarized from Globes by baba
Attorney Simon Jaffa, a co-founder of the Israeli law firm Barnea Jaffa Lande, is leaving after 23 years. The departure was a mutual decision, with Jaffa having played a significant role in the firm's development, particularly in advising foreign companies and leading M&A deals. The firm, founded 23 years ago, recently appointed new managing partners as part of a generational shift.
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- Co-founder Simon Jaffa is leaving the Israeli law firm Barnea Jaffa Lande after 23 years.
- Jaffa specialized in advising foreign companies and leading mergers and acquisitions deals.
- The firm, founded 23 years ago, has 150 lawyers and 56 partners.
- New managing partners Hagit Ben Moshe and Eyal Nachshon were appointed earlier this year.
- Miki Barnea continues to serve as the firm's chairman.
Attorney Simon Jaffa, one of the founders of the law firm Barnea Jaffa Lande, is leaving the firm after 23 years in a mutual decision. Jaffa was a key partner in building and developing the firm's activities, specializing in advising foreign companies operating in Israel in the infrastructure sector. He also led significant mergers and acquisitions deals in the Israeli market during his tenure.
Miki Barnea and Zohar Landa, partners at the firm, stated, "Simon was a central partner in establishing the firm and its growth for over two decades. We thank him sincerely for his partnership, friendship, and significant contribution, and wish him great success in his future endeavors."
Jaffa himself commented, "After 23 years of joint work and many professional achievements since the firm's establishment, I am moving on to new challenges. I thank my partners for the shared journey and wish the firm continued prosperity and success."
The Barnea firm was founded 23 years ago and currently comprises 150 lawyers, including 56 partners. Earlier this year, the firm announced a generational transition, with Hagit Ben Moshe and Eyal Nachshon appointed as managing partners, succeeding Miki Barnea, who remains chairman. The firm occupies 4,000 square meters in the Electra City building and focuses on corporate and securities law, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, real estate, and domestic and international commercial law.