Hadar Israeli

Hadar Israeli heads Barnea’s White Collar Crime and Regulatory Enforcement practice. She has extensive experience representing Israeli and multinational companies, as well as their senior executives, in a wide range of legal proceedings, including representation in court, administrative proceedings, and internal corporate investigations. Her expertise spans high-stakes cases involving corporate fraud, corruption, investor fraud, money laundering, bribery, breach of fiduciary duties, insider trading, securities and accounting fraud, as well as accompanying civil litigation.

Hadar also specializes in managing complex international cases, with a particular focus on coordinating multi-jurisdictional enforcement actions and investigations across various countries. Her in-depth knowledge of diverse legal frameworks and regulatory requirements enables her to provide clients with comprehensive, strategic guidance in cross-border disputes and compliance matters.

Prior to returning to Israel and joining Barnea, Hadar worked at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York and graduated from Columbia Law School, where she gained her global perspective that now benefits her clients navigating complex multi-jurisdictional matters.

Hadar began her legal career as a clerk for the Israeli Supreme Court, a position that marked the start of her unique professional journey.