A destination practice for oil and gas matters, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm ‘embodies legal excellence in M&A, energy, and commercial law’. The team has played a leading role in the development of the major natural gas projects in Israel, where it frequently advises all of the partners in the key producing gas fields: the Leviathan and Tamar reservoirs. Alongside its dominant position in the oil and gas sector, the group also counts major independent power producers and renewable energy companies among its clients. Dan Hacohen is widely acclaimed as ‘the dean of Israeli oil and gas lawyers’ and spearheads a department that also includes go-to energy expert Eddie Ashkenazi. Michael Macchia is an up-and-coming electricity regulation specialist.
Energy in Israel
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm
Responsables de la pratique:
Dan Hacohen
Autres avocats clés:
Eddie Ashkenazi; Uri Rosenberg; Michael Macchia; Rebecca Baskin Zafrir, Lior Revach; Mai Kohen
Les références
‘Very knowledgeable of the sector. The team is the best in Israel and its lawyers are very sharp; we highlight Dan Hacohen.’
‘Without a doubt, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm, and specifically Eddie Ashkenazi’s team, embodies legal excellence in M&A, energy and commercial law.’
‘The team’s strategic brilliance in M&A transactions, mastery of the intricate energy sector and savvy in commercial matters has consistently delivered unparalleled results. Its client-centric approach, unwavering accessibility and unwavering commitment to our success makes it our top choice for legal counsel.’
Principaux clients
Chevron Corporation
NewMed Energy
Isramco
Delek Group
Tamar Petroleum
Ratio Energies
Navitas Petroleum
S.O.A Energy
Alon Gas
Dalia Power Energies
I.P.M. Beer Tuvia
Rapac Energy
Paz Ashdod Refinery
Paz Group
Pazgas
Veridis Environment
O.P.C Energy
Rimon Group
Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources
Energix Group
Solegreen
Prime Energy
Teralight
Zabar Solar
PV planet 2019
Phelup Initiatives and Services
Israeli Railways
Ashdod Port
H2ID
IDE Water Technologies
ICL Group
Tadiran
Lahav Green Energy
Bonei Haaretz
Amot
ESCO Israel
Principaux dossiers
- Advising NewMed Energy in the potential acquisition of 50% of the partnership units in NewMed by BP together with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
- Advising NewMed Energy on the establishment of a consortium with BP and the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) for the purposes of acquiring oil and gas exploration licences in Israel.
- Representing Doral Group in negotiations with an Israeli financial institution for a major investment in a portfolio of electricity production and storage projects in Israel.
Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co
According to satisfied sources, Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co is a ‘one-stop-shop in the energy field’, with its experience across the full range of construction, financing and regulatory matters drawing praise. Uri Mandel leads the overarching energy, infrastructure and project finance department and is recommended for his record in representing lenders and borrowers on energy-related financings. Yaron Cohen spearheads the tenders and project development practice and acts for a broad roster of construction and energy companies on energy projects. Other recommended names include recently promoted partner Noam Koren Zimran, who fronts the energy team, and senior associate Oren Tal.
Responsables de la pratique:
Uri Mandel; Yaron Cohen
Autres avocats clés:
Noam Koren Zimran; Oren Tal
Les références
‘We value the team for its professionalism, availability, efficiency and commercial knowledge of the industry. We worked with Uri Mandel and Oren Tal, who demonstrated great professionalism and personal attention.’
‘The team is highly professional and creative. The team always responds quickly and helps promote transactions effectively. Very experienced in the energy sector and has been consulting us in a number of transactions. Were also very flexible with respect to fee arrangements between us.’
‘Yaron Cohen is very smart creative and efficient. A real problem solver and it has been a true pleasure working with him.’
Principaux clients
Invenergy
Acciona Agua
Afcon Construction
Afcon Holdings
Allied Infrastructure
Ormat Technologies I
Alon Blue Square Israel
Bank Hapoalim
Bikurei Hama Energy Fields Limited Partnership
Blink Charging
C-Nergia 2020
Edeltech Group
EDF Renewable Energies Israel
Electra Greentech
Electra
El-Mor Electric Installations & Services (1986)
InfraRed Capital Partners
Israel Natural Gas Lines
Meshek Energy – Renewable Energies
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Noga – Israel Independent System Operator
Phoenix Insurance Company
PSP Investments
Ramat Hovav Power Plant Limited Partnership
East Hagit Power Plant Limited Partnership
Shikun & Binui
Solegreen
SolarGik
Yevuley Shemesh
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Mizrahi Tefahot Bank and Phoenix Insurance Company on the financing for the acquisition, refinancing and rehabilitation of the Ashdod Seawater Desalination Facility, as well as for the construction and operation of an adjacent gas-fired power plant.
- Advising Israel Natural Gas Lines (INGL) on various matters, including on negotiations with gas suppliers regarding gas transmission and exportation to Egypt and Jordan, as well as to domestic consumers.
- Acting for Bank Hapoalim in a finance transaction with Rimon Energy to develop, build and operate three electricity generation facilities at industrial factories.
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
The energy group at FISCHER (FBC & Co.) ranks ‘among the most experienced practices in Israel’, according to sources. Certainly, the group is equipped to handle the full life cycle of energy law matters, from exploration, licensing and regulatory issues, through to project development and corporate transactions. Department head Gilad Winkler is noted for his ‘special status in the Israeli business market’ and specialises in sophisticated project finance and energy work. The group also benefits from the experience of Hezi Kattan and recently promoted partner Reut Maor Kartowsky, both of whom focus on energy transactions. Associate Laurence Elbaz-Avisar provides dedicated support.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gilad Winkler
Autres avocats clés:
Hezi Kattan; Laurence Elbaz-Avisar; Reut Maor Kartowsky; Katya Kravits
Les références
‘One of the most experienced practices in Israel when it comes to energy sector finance and investments. Gilad Winkler and the team are always up to date with the latest practices and offer innovative approaches to manage legal and commercial risks.’
‘Gilad Winkler has a unique “let’s go forward” approach. He always offers a solution that will benefit the transaction. He is very familiar with the banks and financial institutions’ regulations, dynamics, people and considerations which makes him the perfect fit to lead a negotiation involving institutional investors.’
‘Hezi Kattan is an exceptional legal advisor with unique experience as an in-house legal advisor in large infrastructure and energy corporations. Hence, Hezi brings deep understanding of the corporate’s organs and interested parties and expertise in various legal practice areas.’
Principaux clients
Allied Infrastructure
COMSA SSA
Chevron Corporation
Mubadala Investment Company
IDE Water Assets; IDE Water Technologies
Bank Hapoalim; Poalim Equity
Bank Discount
Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M.
Bank Mizrahi Tefahot
SMS Galili
OPC Energy
Clal Insurance Company; Clal Insurance Group
Harel Insurance
Migdal Insurance Company
The Phoenix Group
Bromine Compounds (a subsidiary of ICL Group)
Dash Consulting and Trading
Modiin Energy
Israel Opportunity – Energy Resources, LP
Ratio Petroleum Energy
Mashav
Menora Mivtahim Insurance
Meitav Dash Investments
Colmobil
Shikun & Binui Energy; Shikun & Binui
Housing and Construction – Etgal
Ormat Systems
Danya Cebus
VID Desalination Company
Everest Infrastructures LP
Helios Energy Investments; Helios Renewable Energy 1 LP
Lapidoth Capital
Negev Ecology
Quadro National Infrastructures
Starplast Industries (1987)
Sunflower
Zabar Solar
Alon Blue Square Group and GEK Terna; Alon Natural Gas Exploration
Globe Energy Resources Limited Partnership
Rotem Energy Minerals (REM) Limited Partnership
Dor Alon
EDF Energies Israel Ltd; EDF Renewables Israel
Amitim Pension Fund
Isramco Negev 2 LP; Isramko petroleum
Noble Energy
Rapak Energy
Tamar Petroleum
PetroTx Limited Partnership
Germany’s RWE and its Israeli subsidiary, Belectric Israel
Ashtrom Renewable Energy
Agriculture Investments in Portugal LP
ALFA Water 1, ALFA Water 2 & ALFA Water 3
Principaux dossiers
- Representing SMS Galilee, a subsidiary of IDE Water Assets, in a $600m tender issued by the state for the design, construction, and operation of the Western Galilee Desalination Facility.
- Representing EDF Renewables Israel in a transaction for the sale of 49% of Solar Parks Holdings, which owns seven solar power projects across Israel, to Migdal Insurance Company for $120m.
- Representing Menora Mivtachim Insurance, and its affiliates, in its investment in a 200MW solar photovoltaic generating facility in Texas, USA, in an investment that has an estimated value of over $300m.
Gornitzky & Co.
Gornitzky & Co.’s diverse client roster demonstrates that it acts for major stakeholders in energy matters, including energy companies, borrowers, lenders, investors and construction companies. The firm’s comprehensive practice is additionally evidenced through its work across the full gamut of legal issues, from exploration and regulatory compliance, through to project development, project finance and energy transactions. High-profile name Jack Smith is ‘an expert in his field’ and anchors a group that includes infrastructure, energy and project finance partner Ronit Rozenstein-Barel and projects specialist Itay Geffen. Maya Dvir and senior associate Liron Koren are also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jack Smith; Itay Geffen; Ronit Rozenstein-Barel
Autres avocats clés:
Yiftah Farber; Maya Dvir; Liron Koren
Les références
‘We value the team for its great client relationship skills, outstanding availability, strong professional knowledge, vast experience in relevant fields, creative thinking and integrity. We highlight Jack Smith and Liron Koren.’
‘First-class professionals. Well-informed with the relevant regulations as well as market info.’
‘I mainly work with Jack Smith. An expert in his field, very well-connected and informed, great availability and fast response times.’
Principaux clients
Keystone Fund
Capricorn Energy
Zero Waste
Dan Public Transportation
GES – Generation Capital
OPC Energy (OPC Rotem, OPC Hadera)
Doral Group
Negev Energy Ashalim Thermo-Solar
Ratio Energies Limited Partnership
Nahor Transportation Lanes
Shikun & Binui
Fattal Hotel Group
Noy Fund Negev
IP Innovative Power
Phoenix Insurance Company
Amitim
Menora Mivtachim Insurance
Clal Insurance and Finance Group
Extra Public Transportation
Reindeer Energy
Dana Engineering
Rapac Energy of the Rapac Group
Principaux dossiers
- Representing OPC Energy and Noy Fund in a tender issued by the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) for the acquisition of the Eshkol power plant, the fourth plant sold by IEC under the reform of the electricity market.
- Representing Keystone REIT in a transaction with Edeltech group in which Keystone (together with an institutional investor) provided partly convertible mezzanine loans totalling NIS265m, used to partially finance the acquisition of the Ramat Hovav power plant.
- Advising Ratio Energies on contractual, financial and regulatory issues regarding its investment in the Leviathan field to supply natural gas to customers in the Israeli market.
Herzog Fox & Neeman
Routinely involved in domestic and cross-border energy transactions, Herzog Fox & Neeman is arguably best known for its project finance practice, where it represents both borrowers and lenders. That being said, the group’s expertise spans all segments of the industry, with recent experience in the development of conventional and renewable power projects, oil and gas exploration and regulatory matters. The team is led jointly by Adam Eytan, who specialises in infrastructure development and project finance, and Mark Phillips, who also has an emphasis on project finance. Additionally, Ruth Dagan and Eran Wagner are recommended for regulatory and transactional energy work, respectively.
Responsables de la pratique:
Adam Eytan; Mark Phillips
Autres avocats clés:
Ruth Dagan; Eran Wagner; Zara Gold
Principaux clients
Bank Hapoalim BM
Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM
Israel Electric Corporation
Mizrachi Tefahot Bank
Enlight Renewable Energy
EDF Renewable Energy
Star Pumped Storage
Rapac Energy
Mubadala Petroleum
Wind Bereshit
Meshakim and Partners – Limited Partnership
Chevron (formerly Noble Energy)
Vishay Israel
Gadot Chemicals Tankers & Terminals
Yivulay Shemesh
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Mishkei Hakibbutzim on the development and financing of multiple PV projects with storage capacities in connection with the recent quotas and commercial tender process issued by the Israel Electricity Authority.
- Advising EDF Renewable Energy on various project agreements in relation to the development of multiple PV and energy storage projects in connection with the recent quotas and commercial tender process issued by the Israel Electricity Authority.
- Advising Mizrahi Tefahot Bank and other lenders on the project financing of a 156MW pumped storage project at Manara.
Klein & Co Energy & Infrastructure
Established in 2021, Klein & Co Energy & Infrastructure continues on its upward trajectory. The boutique firm added over 20 new clients over the past year, including Nofar Milgam Energy, Jerusalem Municipality and MRC Alon Tavor Power. Striking a balance between commercial and regulatory work, the group demonstrates strong activity in the natural gas and power segments, including generation, supply and distribution, as well as in the project finance and development spheres. Firm founder Anat Klein possesses ‘extensive expertise in both the legal and commercial domains’. Dana Tal and Lana Elner are also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anat Klein; Dana Tal; Lana Elner
Les références
‘Anat Klein possesses extensive expertise in both the legal and commercial domains, and her presence significantly enhances our discussions. Her outstanding reputation, and the respect she commands from all stakeholders in the field, greatly facilitates the discovery of mutually beneficial solutions.’
‘The team is professional, communicative and responsive. Anat Klein is very experienced in the field of electricity/energy.’
‘We recommend the team for its human quality. Furthermore, for the wide and broad spectrum of experience that Anat, and her team, provides.’
Principaux clients
Tnuva Group
Jerusalem District Electricity Company
Shikun & Binui Group
Zoko Enterprises
Phoenicia Glass Works
Paz Ashdod Refinery
Ashtrom Group
Mivtah Shamir Group
Osem – Nestle Group
Hadera Paper
Generation Capital
Via Maris Desalination
Galam
Jafora-Tabori
N.R Spuntech industries
Carmel Frenkel IND
Palestinian Power Generation Company
Amir Dagan limited partnership
GES Global Environmental Solutions
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Noga- Israel Independent System Operator
Rapac Energy
Rimon Consulting and Management
Weizmann Institute of Science
Jerusalem Municipality
Beer Sheva Municipality
Rani Zim Shopping Centres
Extal
Storage New Age for Israel 21
Applied Materials Israel
MRC Alon Tavor Power
Thales Italia
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Rapac – Communication & Infrastructure
Nofar Milgam Energy
The Geophysical Institute of Israel
The Caesarea Edmond Benjamin De Rothschild Development Corporation
Samaria (Shomron) Regional Council
Enerpoint Israel
Electra Infrastructures
Arava Power
Makor Energy
Doral Energy Group
Ecowatt Energy
Kibbutz Ein Gev
Gaon Group (Metco)
Ginat Group
My Energy (of the Baran Group)
Global Power
Kibbutz Givat Haim Meuhad
Sun Benefit
Kibbutz Sde Boker
Kibbutz Nehsarim
Principaux dossiers
- Advising on a power plant to be constructed in the West Bank and supply electricity to Palestinian residents, involving an investment of approximately $350m.
- Representing Noga (the government system manager in Israel) in two appeals brought against Noga concerning the availability tariffs to be paid to the pumped storage power plants in Israel.
- Advising on deals that will take place under the new regulatory regime that will come into force in January 2024 that will enable bilateral contracts for renewable energy.
Krispin Rubinstein Blecher Law Offices
Recognised for its expertise in the electricity and natural gas areas, Krispin Rubinstein Blecher Law Offices provides specialist advice across the full scope of project development, operation and financing matters. The team acts for an impressive roster of domestic and multinational energy and construction companies, with sources valuing its ‘wide regulatory and commercial knowledge in the field of energy’. Key contacts include Amit Krispin, who is highly regarded for his extensive experience in both transactional and regulatory energy law; Israel Shooker, who has a focus on commercial energy work; and Asaf Iluz, whose practice spans infrastructure, energy and projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Amit Krispin; Asaf Iluz; Israel Shooker
Autres avocats clés:
Rivkah Shimon
Les références
‘KRB houses a thorough and advanced energy department. The team’s wide regulatory and commercial knowledge in the field of energy ensures it can advise clients, both internationally and locally, on the establishment and operation of power plants and natural gas projects.’
‘The team covers matters ranging from tender processes to drafting project or gas supply agreements. The team knows how to respond quickly, without compromising on quality.’
‘Each of the partners we work with stands out in their field and provides impeccable service. Amit Krispin, drawing on 20 years’ experience and perhaps the leading expert in the field of energy in Israel, brings his extensive knowledge to the table and knows how to close the deal wisely and pleasantly.’
Principaux clients
Darom Natural Gas & Negev Natural Gas
Dorad Energy
Edeltech Group
EDF
Electra Consumers Products (1970)
Enlight
IPP Forum
Paz Group
Dalia Power Energies
Rotem Natural Gas & Merimon Natural Gas
SBI International Holdings
Shikun & Binui Group
Electra Power
Keystone Rit
The Environmental Services Company
Principaux dossiers
- Represented electricity producers Enlight Renewable Energy, EDF Renewables Israel, Shikun & Binui Energy and Electra Power, on the sale of electricity to consumers, including managing negotiations with large industrial consumers.
- Represented industrial clients and energy producers in their negotiations with the gas suppliers providing natural gas from Israel-based reservoirs, including the Leviathan, Tamar and Karish/Tanin fields.
- Represented EDF Renewables Israel in an EPC Agreement administrating the Vestas’ design, procurement, manufacturing, transportation, installation and commissioning of EDF’s wind farm project in Northern Israel.
Lipa Meir & Co
Among Lipa Meir & Co’s practice strong suits, it is distinguished by its niche expertise in representing Kibbutzim in energy-related matters. Notably, the group advised Mishkey Hakibbutzim Group, the central financial organisation of Kibbutzim in Israel, on the acquisition of a 40% stake in Mei-Ram Electricity. The team also represents energy companies and public sector clients on tenders, project development and transactional work. Key contacts include Uzi Mor, who is active in energy transactions; Zuriel Lavie, who is noted for project finance; David Weinstein, who lends his experience as the key contact for the firm’s multidisciplinary Kibbutzim practice; and infrastructure head Michal Schwartz.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zuriel Lavie; Michal Schwartz; David Weinstein; Uzi Mor
Les références
‘The team understands the Israeli energy market, especially electricity production.’
‘Uzi Mor and Zuriel Lavie are competent and resourceful.’
Principaux clients
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Finance
Clalit Health Services
Enerpoint
Dalia Power Energies
Meshek Energy – Renewable Energies
Ella Power Energies
The Kibbutz Economies Group
Ginegar Plastic Products
Dimona Renewable Energies Groupe
Kibbutz Alumim
A consortium of lenders led by Bank Leumi
Ganir
Kibbutz Gan Shmuel
Kibbutz Mishmar Hasharon
Kibbutz Zikim
Kibbutz Erez
Astral Hotels
Kibbutz Dorot
AP Partners
Kibbutz Carmia
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Dalia Energy on its successful bid for the Eshkol power plant, and also advising its Board of Directors and management on projects to build additional power stations.
- Acting for Mishkey Hakibbutzim Group on the purchase of 40% of the shares of Mei-Ram Electricity, which specialises in the construction of energy infrastructure and electric grids.
- Acting for Kibbutz Alumim in new projects totalling over NIS120m, in the fields of agrivoltaics and energy storage, among others.
Meitar Law Offices
Meitar Law Offices’ energy team impresses sources with its ability to ‘leave no stone unturned’. The group leverages the wider firm’s dominant transactional offering to shine in projects and commercial work. That being said, the team is more than just a transactional support practice, with its commercial activity solidly underpinned by robust regulatory expertise that spans the full spread of oil and gas, power and carbon capture-related issues. Department head Renelle Joffe is revered as ‘an authority when it comes to the energy sector in Israel’. Regulatory partner Elad Sharabani and associate Lihi Rabinovich-Segal are also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Renelle Joffe
Autres avocats clés:
Elad Sharabani; Lihi Rabinovich-Segal; Danna Martsiano
Les références
‘The energy team is first tier, one of only a handful of firms capable in the field. Meitar has the unique ability to understand all sectors from energy regulation to GSPA’s.’
‘Elad Sharabani is one of the leading lawyers in the country, with a remarkable position in the market. What is even more impressive is that he has become the leading lawyer in Meitar for energy-related issues — his future is bright.’
‘Like a Roman legion, they come and leave no stone unturned. Robust and versatile team, with all-round experience. Lawyers get the job done in an efficient manner.’
Principaux clients
Energean Israel
First International Bank of Israel
SodaStream
Mitsubishi Power Aero
Bank Leumi B.M
GTR
Naphtha Israel Petroleum Corporation
Energean
Energean finance
BM Energy & Charging
Fiverr International
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Energean Israel Finance in a $750m financing transaction under the US Securities Act Rule 144A and Reg S.
- Represented Bank Leumi in negotiating a power purchase agreement with Dalia Power Energies for the purchase of electricity to most of the bank’s facilities in Israel.
Shibolet & Co.
Shibolet & Co.’s increasingly prominent energy practice added a string of new clients over the past year, including major multinational and domestic renewable energy players such as China United Corporation, RCS Solar and Meshek Energy. The group works in tandem with the infrastructure practice to specialise in energy projects, with strong recent showings in the power (both conventional and renewables), energy storage and waste-to-energy spheres. Project finance specialist Alon Ziv co-heads the group together with construction chair Sharon Adler and David Magriso, who focuses on construction and development projects. Adiel Shulhani is also noted. Shlomit Hess recently left the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alon Ziv; David Magriso; Sharon Adler
Autres avocats clés:
Revital Ben-Artzi; Eyal Ron; Adiel Shulhani
Les références
‘Sharon Adler excels in all his fields of practice. Technically proficient and extremely knowledgeable about the market, he is the lawyer you want by your side when doing business in Israel.’
Principaux clients
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
OPC Energy
Fu-Gen
Emergy
BL Energy
Igudan
Israeli Governmental Authority
Israeli Natural Gas Authority
Aluma Infrastructure Fund (2020)
Grand Ofek Projects
Natoon Group
Ayalon Highways.
Sociedad Española De Montajes Industriales (SEMI)
YSB Group
IMASA Ingeniería y Proyectos
Lesico Group
Oron Group
Palgag Group
Deutsche Bahn Engineering & Consulting
ib vogt
Poldmir
ACS Group
Delek Group
China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC)
Clal Insurance
Phoenix Insurance Company
Netafim
Siemens
Shikun & Binui
Ellomay Pumped Storage (2014)
Bank Leumi
Cfir Light Rail
Helios Energy Investments
Amitim – Senior Pension Funds
Blue Sphere Corporation
Solegreen
Global Sun Israel (Arava Power Company)
Poalim Capital Markets – Investment House
Eilat Eilot Renewable Energy
Yevuley Shemesh
F.K. Generators and Equipment
Harel Insurance
Capital Nature
Altshuler Sacham
Telemenia
Effisolar Enterprises
Ralco Energy
Superbus / Auto-Chen Group
Danya Cebus, COMSA Unipersonal, Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, Enclavamientos Y Señalizacion Ferroviaria Enyse
Menolead Herut Systems
Ashdod Port Company
Emergy
Deutsche Bahn Engineering & Consulting
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Siemens Energy
JV Storage
Grand Ofek Projects (GOP)
Adani – Development of the Haifa Port
Phoenix Insurance Company
RCS Solar
Meshek Energy
China United Corp.
Ford Municipal Systems
Principaux dossiers
- Representing BL Energy in multiple transactions with Israeli energy companies for the development of high voltage renewable and energy storage projects, valued at billions of NIS.
- Representing OPC Energy in acquiring the full ownership rights in Sugat power plant from Dor Alon, in a deal valued at NIS1bn.
- Representing Switzerland-based Fu-Gen in various European projects.
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy has been primarily active on the procurement side of late, where it has been representing the public sector on various matters, including conventional and renewable power projects and waste-to-energy projects. Key contacts include Doron Tamir, who focuses on transport and infrastructure and enjoys close relationships with state clients; project finance specialist Noa Meidan, who has significant energy expertise; Aharon Osborne, who has a growing reputation for power and natural gas-related matters; and transactional partners David Schapiro and Simon Weintraub.
Autres avocats clés:
Doron Tamir; Noa Meidan; Aharon Osborne; David Schapiro; Simon Weintraub; Asher Bichoonski; Shiri Ish Shalom; Gal Cohen; Maya Zvulun; Tomer Ben Horin
Principaux clients
Siemens Israel
JPMorgan Securities
Morgan Stanley
Goldman Sachs Group
HSBC Bank
BNP Paribas
Ministry of Energy & Water Resources
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Internal Security
Ministry of Transportation.
Solaer Israel
Inbal Insurance Company
Rimon Consulting & Management Services
Wärtsilä Corporation
Leader Capital Markets
Barak Capital
Phoenix Holdings
Schlumberger
INGL (Israel Natural Gas Lines)
Mizrahi Tefachot Trust Company
Accountant General, State of Israel
Ministry of Environmental Protection
Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M.
Ramat Negev Energy and Ashdod Energy
Israel Discount Bank
Sinohydro Corporation
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of National Security, and the Israel Prison Service on a PPP project for the financing, design, construction and operation of a new prison complex, planned on a biosphere reserve.
- Representing the State of Israel in the preparation of a tender for the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of a waste-to-energy facility at Neot Hovav.
- Representing Shapir Engineering and Industries in negotiating an agreement for the NIS 250m acquisition of 15% of the shares of the Paz Refinery in Ashdod.
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.
The team at Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. ‘excels in navigating complex regulatory frameworks’, according to sources. Particularly noted for its activity in cross-border mandates, the group acts for a broad roster of international energy companies doing business in Israel, including multinationals based in the US, Europe and beyond. Transactional specialist Simon Jaffa anchors a team that also includes: Hagit Ben Moshe, who contributes experience in kibbutzim and construction; M&A and project finance partner Samuel Henri Samuel; and associate Hani Shraier, who focuses on kibbutz-related matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Simon Jaffa
Autres avocats clés:
Hagit Ben Moshe; Samuel Henri Samuel; Hani Shraier
Les références
‘Very good at handling international investors. Simon Jaffa is a terrific guy, always pleasant to deal with, and an experienced lawyer.’
‘The Barnea team excels in navigating complex regulatory frameworks and providing innovative solutions in this dynamic industry. The team’s proactive and collaborative approach ensures clients are well-prepared and ready for business.’
‘Samuel Henri Samuel has a wealth of experience and a keen understanding of the energy market. Samuel consistently provides invaluable guidance to clients. His familiarity with the European market (energy and other markets) gives him an edge as a leading lawyer and business-maker.’
Principaux clients
Israel Natural Gas Lines
Nofar Energy
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Israel Natural Gas Lines, a state-owned corporation established to construct and operate the national gas transmission system.
- Representing Nofar Energy, a public renewable energy company at the forefront of the green energy revolution in Israel.
Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM)
Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM) significantly grew its share of work in the oil and gas space during 2023, with the team appointed to act as the legal advisors to the partners of both the Tamar and the Shimshon offshore natural gas fields. Alongside its experience in upstream and downstream oil and gas, the group also advises on renewable energy and conventional power projects, including transactional and regulatory matters. Finance heavyweight Amnon Epstein co-heads the team alongside oil and gas specialist Asaf Rimon. Chen Weiss is an up-and-coming energy and infrastructure partner.
Responsables de la pratique:
Amnon Epstein; Asaf Rimon
Autres avocats clés:
Chen Weiss; Daniel Swissa Polak
Les références
‘ERM is very knowledgeable and experienced in the energy sector and has provided sound legal advice to our company on a variety of matters in the public tendering field. Lawyers are swift to reply and very easy to work with.’
‘Apart from being excellent lawyers and very experienced in the renewables space (including in respect to regulation), the uniqueness of the ERM team is that it is really committed to getting the deal done. I also found the team to be creative.’
‘The team’s first attribute is professionalism: with ERM you have a proficient and talented team that knows its work and knows how to get things done. The second is customer service: the people at ERM are always accessible, courteous and focused. The combination is rare.’
Principaux clients
Alon Gas
Amazon
Association of Green Energy Companies
Bank Leumi
Bank Mizrahi
Chevron
Daflog SRL
Dor Gas Exploration Limited Partnership
Doral Energy
Downer EDI
Ellomay
‘Electricity 100’ NGO
Everest Infrastructure Limited Partnership
Global Ports Holding
Golan Solar
Graestone
Israel Opportunity Oil & Gas
Isramco Negev 2 Limited Partnership
Kenlov Energy
Landis and Gyr
Meidan Technologies
Mekorot Water Company
Modii’n Energy
Mubadala Energy
OceaNow
Paz Oil Company
Prime Energy
Solegreen
Sunray Solar Development
Tamar Investment 2 RSC
The Phoenix
Veridis
Yildrim Group
Ratio-LR Group
Ratio Energies
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Bank Leumi on three solar power plant project financings: a NIS470m facility to Teralight; a NIS 500m facility to Menora Synergy; and a NIS380m facility to Solartech.
- Advising Phoenix Insurance Company on its acquisition of indirect holdings in one of Israel’s largest private conventional power plants.
- Advising the partners of the Tamar offshore natural gas field (operated by Chevron), including on commercial matters, regulatory issues and negotiating gas sale and purchase agreements with domestic and foreign clients.
Firon Law Firm
Firon Law Firm handles a significant volume of work related to energy projects, including tenders, financing and development. The group acts for the full range of market participants, including lenders, sponsors and investors, with growing experience in cross-border mandates. Key contacts include Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky, who heads the real estate, infrastructure and project finance departments and ‘masters the commercial issues as well as the legal issues’; and infrastructure and project finance partner Timor Pesso.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tamar Firon Smorodinsky; Timor Pesso
Autres avocats clés:
Tal Magalashvili
Les références
‘The team’s meticulous attention to detail, comprehensive understanding of the legal intricacies, and ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks are instrumental in our business. Its experience is spread over all aspects related to banking and finance, as well as projects, infrastructure and energy.’
‘Tamar Firon Smorodinsky has no fear, has a great mind, she masters the commercial issues as well as the legal issues, and on the whole, she is the best legal advisor. Actually, we don’t make a move without her.’
‘We work mainly with Timor Pesso and Tal Magalshvili. Both are excellent attorneys, highly skilled and expert in the field. In addition, both of them are attentive and caring.’
Principaux clients
Ashtrom Group
EDF EN
Netiv Ha-or
Malam Team
Harel Insurance Company
Mega Or
Big
SuperBus
Sonol
Focal Energy
Noy Fund
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Harel Insurance company in an NIS1bn financing transaction for energy projects with EDF (Israel).
- Advising Noy Fund regarding energy operation and energy storage.
- Representing Ashtrom Energy regarding its energy operations in Israel and abroad.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
Particularly well-positioned to handle energy-related finance and corporate transactions, Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. is additionally noted for its strong track record in the power sphere. The newly merged energy group is led by former GKH team head and project finance specialist Yotam Leshem, who maintains a robust commercial practice. The multidisciplinary department also draws on Tal Danon Shenhav, who leads the administrative law, tenders and infrastructure unit; Rami Sofer, who anchors the corporate, finance and infrastructure team; and corporate and capital markets partners Oren Reif and Rayek Khoury.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yotam Leshem
Autres avocats clés:
Tal Danon Shenhav; Rami Sofer; Oren Reif; Rayek Khoury
Les références
‘The team is very professional with strong business acumen. Rami Sofer is highly responsive and really promotes his clients’ business interests.’
‘Great availability, highly efficient, high integrity, always honest and knows how to communicate positions at face value — real team players.’
‘Yotam Leshem has a very strong level of service and integrity. He has very wide and relevant professional knowledge of the industry, in particular project finance.’
Principaux clients
The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC)
Noble Energy
Rapac Energy
Sener Group
Typsa Group
GES Global Environmental Solutions
MRC Alon Tavor Power
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Marom Energy
Solgreen
Generation Capital
Supergas Energy
Netivei Ayalon
Cross Israel Highway
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Bank Leumi le Israel B.M.
Israel Discount Bank
Mivtach Shamir Holdings
Israel Government Companies Authority
Mekorot Water Company
Alon Energy Centers
TEN – Petroleum Company
Magen David Adom In Israel (MDA)
Arava Power Company
Sunflower Sustainable Investments
Greenlight Fund
Ashtrom Group
Negev Natural Gas
DaromNatural Gas
The Tel Aviv-Yafo Economic Development Authority
SolelAben EPC Ashalim Limited Partnership
TSK Group
Kolbo Gas
Dor Alon Gas Technologies
Amisragas – the American Israeli Gas Corporation
OPC Energy
SBges EPC JV
Elbatech
Sorek Operation and Maintenance Company
Elevion Group
V.I.D. Desalination Company
Vulcan Power Consulting & Security
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Rapac Energy, Generation Capital, Mivtach Shamir and Ashtrom in the tender for the purchase of the Eshkol power plant.
- Representing Solgreen in financing transactions amounting to approximately NIS1bn for the establishment of several PV energy projects, including storage.
- Representing Rapac Energy, Generation Capital, Mivtach Shamir and Ashtrom in the BOT tender for a 600-900MW power plant in Gan Sorek.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.’s energy practice is closely aligned with its infrastructure practice, which is reflected in its orientation towards projects-related work on behalf of bidders, concessionaires and entrepreneurs. The group is also well placed to advise its broad base of domestic and multinational energy clients on corporate transactions, financings and contentious matters. As the head of the infrastructure, energy and project finance group, Nadia Davidzon brings to bear significant experience in large-scale energy projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nadia Davidzon
Principaux clients
Hangzhou Jinjiang Group Co
El-Mor Electric Installation & Services (1986)
Ford Municipal Systems
Leditech
IBI Group
Green Stream
Construcciones Y Auxiliar De Ferrocarriles
Caf Investment Projects
Delek-San
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Noy 3 Infrastructure And Energy Investments
Bynet Computers Communication
Ham-Let
Zing Energy
KT-Kinetics Technology
Dan Public Transportation
EV Meter
Mashav Energy
Macquarie Group
IVM
Sadyt
Minrav Engineering & Building
Lesico Group
Oron Holdings
Enel Group
EDF Renewables Israel
Hangzhou Jinjiang Group Co
S. Horowitz & Co
Among its recent highlights, S. Horowitz & Co has been particularly busy on behalf of The Israel Electric Corporation of late, where it has represented the state-owned energy company on the sale of the Eshkol power plant, alongside other regulatory and contentious issues. The multidisciplinary energy practice is co-led by dispute resolution specialist Benjamin Sheffer, who has a focus on construction and infrastructure, together with Aharon Anthony Bloch, who heads the commercial department. Litigators Yehoshua Horesh and Eran Bezale are also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Benjamin Sheffer; Aharon Bloch
Autres avocats clés:
Yehoshua Horesh; Eran Bezalel; Shlomi Delgo; Lior Mimon; Gitit Levin Grinberg; Yael Rosenberg Rubin
Principaux clients
The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC)
Energean Israel, Energean E&P Holdings
Nextcom Energy
Israel Infrastructure Fund
Syndication of lenders led by Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank
Super N.G. Natural Gas Distribution company
Electra Solel-Boneh – Pumped Storage Gilboa Partnership
IDE Technologies and S.M.S IDE
Paz Oil Company
Lime & Stone Production Company
Principaux dossiers
- Representing IEC in a series of international tenders for the sale of power plants owned by IEC, as part of the obligations imposed by the reform in the electricity sector in Israel.
- Representing Energean Israel and Energean E&P Holdings in a claim filed against them, and other related companies, by Tsabar Group, in which Tsabar is seeking to obtain a share or interest in the project related to the Karish natural gas plant.
- Representing Nextcom in various projects for the establishment of renewable energy facilities, including wind, solar and photovoltaic plants, across Israel.
Yehuda Raveh & Co.
Yehuda Raveh & Co. houses a prominent project finance practice that is routinely engaged to advise on the financing of IPPs, renewable energy and natural gas projects and pumped energy storage projects. A popular choice for domestic and multinational lenders, the group also acts for construction groups, energy companies and private equity investors. Department head Ron Vered is recognised for his emphasis on project finance and infrastructure. Other key contacts include transactional partners Ezra Baris and Orly Kronman Dagan, as well as senior associate Efrat Kuchinsky.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ron Vered
Autres avocats clés:
Orly Kronman; Ezra Baris; Efrat Kuchinsky
Principaux clients
Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M
Bank Hapoalim
HSBC Bank
Allied Infrastructure
Israel Discount Bank
Enlight Renewable Energy
Shikun & Binui – Solel Boneh – Infrastructures
Nextcom Group
Amitim Group
Dalia Power Energies
Mabat LaNegev
Electra Group
Naturgy
Minrav Group
Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank
First International Bank of Israel
Mivtachim Menora Insurance Group
Dan Capital
Israel Infrastructure Fund
Michlol Growth Fund
Harel Insurance Group
Altshuler Shaham investment house and Migdal Group
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Enlight Renewable Energy on the development and financing of 13 energy projects, totalling over NIS1bn.
- Representing Bank Leumi in the financing of the acquisition of the Sugat Power Plant, following purchase of the facility by the OPC group.
- Representing Bank Hapoalim, and a consortium of institutional lenders, in the refinancing of the Sorek IPP and the financing of Ashkelon IPP.