According to clients, Arnon, Tadmor-Levy’s involvement in infrastructure matters, ‘casts calmness over sometimes-stressful processes’. A popular choice to represent the public sector in major transport, water, and social infrastructure projects, the team also routinely represents lenders and construction clients. Fielding one of the deepest benches in the market, following the 2022 merger between legacy firms Yigal Arnon and Tadmor Levy, the group draws on the expertise of 11 partners. Key contacts include Noa Meidan, who is a go-to name for project finance and infrastructure; Doron Tamir, who focuses on infrastructure projects and international tenders; Asher Bichoonski, who stands out for his strong public sector-side experience; and transactional specialist David Schapiro,
Infrastructure in Israel
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
Autres avocats clés:
Noa Meidan; David Schapiro; Doron Tami; Asher Bichoonski; Amos Oseasohn
Les références
‘The team’s strength, to my impression, is in its diversity. Responses and advice for various matters are well-articulated, profound, and based on knowledge, experience, and a high “legal IQ”. Its involvement casts calmness over sometimes-stressful processes, and it often resolves issues prior to their occurrence.’
‘I worked with the firm on PPP projects. The team is very experienced; it has a set methodology for PPP projects and knows very well how to overcome obstacles. The team works together with very good internal and external coordination.’
‘High-level service, very professional, available and provides all the range of services and legal accompaniment required for a company in general and a government company in particular.’
Principaux clients
Ministry of Defense
Shanghai International Port Group
Shapir Orian Logistics
Jerusalem Transport Management Team
The Ministry of Transport
The Jerusalem Municipality
State of Israel (Ministry of Finance)
Accountant General of the State of Israel
Netivei Israel
NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System
TransIsrael
Israel Ports Development and Assets Company
Bank Hapoalim
Bank Mizrahi
Israel Discount Bank
Shapir – Pizzarotti Highway 16
Siemens Israel
Yefe Nof Transport Infrastructures & Construction
Barclays Capital
Citibank
HSBC Bank
BNP Paribas
JP Morgan Chase
Principaux dossiers
- Representing the Ministry of Finance and the Governmental Housing Agency in the project to build a new Hall of Justice in Jerusalem.
- Advising the NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System in the development of a metro network which will form part of the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Mass Transit System, consisting of three mostly underground metro lines.
- Advising the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the preparation of prequalification documents for the new Jerusalem Green Line Light Rail project and the extension of the existing Jerusalem Red Line Light Rail project.
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. enjoys a prominent reputation for large-scale infrastructure projects in the transport sphere, particularly roads where it maintains a close relationship with the national roads authority, Netivei Israel. Alongside state-owned entities, the group also counts construction, energy and engineering companies among its key clients. Simon Jaffa contributes extensive experience in project finance and infrastructure transactions and heads the department. The group also includes Gal Shani, who is noted for his strong public sector-side practice; Ronit Niederman, who combines strength in administrative law, tenders and infrastructure projects; and Shai Avnieli, who specialises in contentious construction. Associates Maayan Berg and Sarah Benatar provide support.
Responsables de la pratique:
Simon Jaffa
Autres avocats clés:
Gal Shani; Ronit Niederman; Shai Avnieli; Maayan Berg; Sarah Benatar; Lisa Frense
Les références
‘A very nice team, adept at handling international clients, and experienced in big projects work. Simon Jaffa is a pleasure to work with.’
‘I work with Shai Avnieli and Lisa Frense. They are very knowledgeable, service-oriented and success-driven. Whether litigation, general counsel or contractual work, they are always ready with excellent advice.’
‘For many years Shai Avnieli has handled all of our legal needs, whether contentious or commercial. He has unmatched knowledge about specific legal aspects of construction law and specifically construction law litigation.’
Principaux clients
Netivei Israel
Israel Natural Gas Lines
Israel Port Company
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF)
Wingate Institute
Ossa
Poran Shrem
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Netivei Israel, a government-owned corporation, on all phases of its infrastructure projects, from pre-tender to execution.
- Advising Israel Natural Gas Lines, a government-owned corporation established to construct and operate the national gas transmission system, on ongoing matters.
- Representing Israel Port Company on its various tenders.
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
FISCHER (FBC & Co.) houses a full-service infrastructure practice that secures key roles in major projects in the road, rail, water, energy, defence and social infrastructure spheres, among others. Well-positioned to advise on all stages of a project — from bidding processes through to development, financings and corporate transactions — the group is mainly active on behalf of sponsors, lenders, construction companies and investors. Gilad Winkler is widely recognised for his project finance prowess and heads a department that also draws on the senior experience of Hezi Kattan, whose practice spans project finance, infrastructure and energy. Newly promoted partner Reut Maor Kartowsky and associate Laurence Elbaz-Avisar are also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gilad Winkler
Autres avocats clés:
Hezi Kattan; Reut Maor Kartowsky; Laurence Elbaz-Avisar
Les références
‘The team is deal-oriented.’
‘What sets FBC apart for me is the team’s very high availability. Additionally. lawyers provide very thorough and professional work, while getting to know a variety of fields in depth and creating synergy between these fields.’
‘The lawyers I worked with were very professional and business-like and also knew how to offer creative solutions.’
Principaux clients
Allied Infrastructure
COMSA SSA
IDE Water Assets; IDE Water Technologies
China Railway Construction Corporation (International)
CRCC Hong Kong
EDF Group
OPC Energy
AFI Group
Bank Hapoalim; Poalim Equity
Israel Discount Bank
Bank Leumi
Bank Mizrahi Tefahot
JP Morgan Securities
Clal Insurance Group
Harel Insurance
Migdal Insurance Company
The Phoenix Group
Menora Mivtahim Insurance
Meitav Dash Investments
Colmobil
Shikun & Binui Energy; Shikun & Binui Etgal Partnership
Ormat Systems
SMS Galili
Dan Public Transportation Company
Danya Cebus
VID Desalination Company
TiL Group (Subsidiary of MSC Shipping Company)
Generation Capital
Hadarom Container Terminal
Lapidoth Capital
Negev Ecology
Quadro National Infrastructures
Starplast Industries (1987)
Sunflower
Urbanix
Zabar Solar
El-Mor Electric Installations & Services (1986)
SolarEdge
Solegreen
Electra
Afikim Advanced Transport Services
Amitim Pension Fund
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Discount Bank, Harel Insurance, Menora Mivtachim Holdings and Amitim Pension Fund, as senior lenders, in an infrastructure project for the construction of a military facility, valued at NIS6bn.
- Advising a consortium in a bid for the design, construction, operation, and financing of the Blue Line of the Jerusalem Light Rail Transit Network, valued at NIS10.7bn.
- Representing a consortium of local infrastructure, transportation and PPP companies in a rail PPP bid in the northern part of Israel, valued at $1.5bn.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
The infrastructure practice at Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. is commended for its ‘forward-looking counsel that takes into account the broader market’. The newly merged department stands out for its public sector-side work, where it counts the Israel Government Companies Authority, Cross Israel Highway and various other state entities among its key clients. The team also routinely represents construction companies and lenders, among others, on large-scale infrastructure projects. The group is co-led by all-round transactional specialist Rami Sofer; go-to infrastructure expert Tal Danon Shenhav; energy and project finance partner Yotam Leshem; and Dubi Zoltak, who leads the corporate and capital markets team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rami Sofer; Tal Danon Shenhav; Yotam Leshem; Dubi Zoltak
Les références
‘An outstanding team with first-rate capabilities across a range of legal aspects — no matter what the legal question is, it can provide an answer from a specialized expert in that specific field. Its attorneys are top-notch, providing sophisticated counsel and easily handling highly complex matters.’
‘Lawyers have exceptional commercial awareness, they are attentive to market trends and provide very good forward-looking counsel that takes into account the broader market commercial situation. ’
‘Yotam Leshem is a fantastic attorney with a sharp intellect and a creative mind. He integrates an extraordinary expertise in the infrastructure and energy fields with an in-depth commercial-technical understanding of the field that is truly unique in the legal sector, resulting in innovative counsel.’
Principaux clients
Adani Group
SENER Group
TYPSA Group
Gadot Chemicals Terminals (1985)
GES Global Environmental Solutions
MRC Alon Tavor Power
Shikun & Binui – Solel Boneh – Infrastructure
Danya Cebus
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Generation Capital
Israel Aerospace Industries
Netivei Ayalon (Ayalon Highways)
Cross Israel Highway
Bank Hapoalim B.M.,
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Bank Leumi le Israel B.M.
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Menora Mivtachim Insurance Company
Phoenix Insurance Company
Mivtach Shamir Holdings
China Harbor Engineering Company
Pan Mediterranean Engineering Company (PMEC)
Solel Boneh Infrastructure
Israel Government Companies Authority
Israel Ministry of Finance (including Procurement Administration, Housing Administration and more)
Israel Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources
The Geological Survey of Israel (GSI)
Inbal Insurance Co
Mekorot Water Company
Canada Israel Group
TEN – Petroleum Company
Magen David Adom In Israel
Massad Oz Management & Engineering
iSTERN Civil Engineering Projects Management
Ashtrom Group
Negev Natural Gas
DaromNatural Gas
Igudan (the Dan Region Association of Towns for Sewage and Environmental Issues)
The Tel Aviv-Yafo Economic Development Authority
SolelAben EPC Ashalim Limited Partnership
TSK Group
Bayside Land Corporation (Gav Yam)
Isa Khoury Metal Industry
Kolbo Gas
Dor Alon Gas Technologies
Amisragas – the American Israeli Gas Corporation
SBges EPC JV
Sano-Bruno’s Enterprises
Delta-Galil Industries
Breath of Life International
Elbatech
Chemipal
Sorek Operation and Maintenance Company
Europe Asia Pipeline Company
Meydan Group
DDM Group
Elevion Group
V.I.D. Desalination Company
Kfar Saba Water Plant – Cooperative Agricultural Society
Ben Gurion University of the Negev
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Quadro National Infrastructure
Ramat Hasharon Municipality
Vulcan Power Consulting & Security
Nemodata
Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M Group)
Principaux dossiers
- Representing both sides (Adani Group and Gadot Chemicals on one side, and the Israel Government Companies Authority on the other) in the approximately NIS4bn privatisation of the Haifa Port.
- Advising Cross Israel Highway on several infrastructure projects, including on the expansion of Highway 6 by way of a BOT agreement for the planning, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a new 100km route.
- Representing Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering in several infrastructure projects amounting to billions of NIS, including two desalination plants.
Gornitzky & Co.
Gornitzky & Co.’s diversified infrastructure practice is frequently appointed to handle a broad range of transport projects, social infrastructure matters and industrial projects. Primarily active on behalf of private-sector participants, including sponsors, construction companies and lenders, the group is equipped to advise on all stages of a project, from pre-qualification to operational issues. The group is co-led by Itay Geffen, who stands out for his impressive record in structuring multi-sourced financings; Ronit Rozenstein-Barel, whose expertise spans project finance and development; and Yiftah Farber, who is noted for his experience in the public transport sphere. Recently promoted partner Maya Dvir and senior associate Liron Koren are also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Itay Geffen; Ronit Rozenstein-Barel; Yiftah Farber
Autres avocats clés:
Maya Dvir; Liron Koren
Principaux clients
Keystone Fund
Dan Public Transportation
Dan Capital Infrastructures and Financial Investments
Noy Fund
OPC Energy (OPC Rotem, OPC Hadera)
Mekorot Water Company, Voith Hydro and Verbund
Alstom Israel
Electra Concession
Clal Insurance and Finance Group
Menora Mivtachim Insurance
Chemothal
H2ID
Voith Hydro
Siemens Mobility Israel
Amitim Pension
Phoenix Insurance Company
G.E.S. Global Environmental Solutions
Generation Capital
Shikun & Binui – Northern Roads
Negev Energy – Ashalim Thermo – Solar
Zero Waste
Ratio Energies Limited Partnership
Nahor Transportation Lanes
Extra Public Transportation
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Zero Waste as the winning bidder, in the BOT tender issued by the State of Israel, for the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a municipal solid waste treatment plant.
- Representing Dan Public Transportation Company as a shareholder in TMT–TLV Metropolitan Tramway, the successful concessionaire in a PPP tender for the design, financing, construction, and maintenance of the Green Line of the Tel Aviv light rail.
- Representing Keystone Fund in its NIS4.8bn acquisition of Egged, Israel’s largest public transport provider.
Herzog Fox & Neeman
Herzog Fox & Neeman is praised by some as ‘the most experienced law firm in the field of infrastructure’. Combining a deep bench of sector specialists with a pioneering track record in the development of the country’s core infrastructure, the group is a popular choice to represent public authorities, lenders, and bidding groups and concessionaires in large-scale projects. Project finance expert Mark Phillips is lauded as ‘a cut above everyone else in the market’; he co-heads the department together with Adam Eytan, whose recent work spans energy, water, defence and social infrastructure projects. The group also draws on energy and infrastructure partners Eran Wagner and Zara Gold, as well as environmental law head Ruth Dagan.
Responsables de la pratique:
Adam Eytan; Mark Phillips
Autres avocats clés:
Eran Wagner; Zara Gold; Ruth Dagan
Les références
‘Herzog Fox & Neeman is the most experienced law firm in the field of infrastructure. It possesses the most diverse team in Israel representing lenders, concessionaires, EPC contractors and O&M contractors. It operates at the highest level of any discipline in the infrastructure business.’
‘Mark Phillips and Adam Eitan, the co-leaders of the Infra division in HFN, are very experienced and always strive to find a solution and mitigate any risk and obstacle in the way. Guy Yekutiel and Gilad Eshed are both bright young partners following in the lead of Mark and Adam.’
‘The team provides an excellent quality work product: deep analysis with commercial application combined with a user-friendly ability to deliver drafting and analysis that is noticeably above its competitors.’
Principaux clients
Bank Hapoalim BM
Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM
Israel Discount Bank
First International Bank of Israel
Gadot Chemicals Tankers & Terminals
Israel Electric Corporation
Deutsche Bank
Ashtrom Industries
Mekorot
Enlight Renewable Energy
CityPass
Chevron (formerly Noble Energy)
Shikun U’Binui
Meshek Energy
Haifa Chemicals
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Wind Bereshit LP
Emek Habacha Wind Energy
Solel Boneh
Riktek
EDF Renewable Energy
Star Pumped Storage
Via Maris Desalination Plant
Ashdod Port Company
Israel Ports Company
RS Industries
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Shikun & Binui on a tender for a BOT Project to design, construct, finance, operate and maintain the IDF facilities known as Ofek Rahav.
- Advised a consortium of senior lenders, led by Mizrahi Tefahot Bank and Phoenix, on the financing of the new fast lanes to be constructed and operated on the main roads leading into Tel Aviv.
- Advised Shikun & Binui and Egged on the BOT tender for the Haifa–Nazareth Light Rail project.
Meitar law offices
Primarily active on behalf of sponsors and lenders, Meitar Law Offices’ infrastructure team advises a mix of domestic and multinational clients on project finance and project development matters. The group is well-versed across all key infrastructure sectors, with its recent experience encompassing roads, energy, defence, rail and water projects, among others. The group includes high-profile department head Jonathan Finklestone, who is widely recognised as a leading project finance specialist; Tani Zahavi, who is noted for her record in PPP projects; and Guy Kles, whose practice spans project finance, tender law and infrastructure. At associate level, Tal Bignitz and Inbal Perry are recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jonathan Finklestone
Autres avocats clés:
Guy Kles; Tani Zahavi; Tal Bignitz; Inbal Perry
Les références
‘The team is professional, precise, on time and reliable.’
‘The team member I work with is Guy Kles. He is professional, reliable, and smart. He looks at the big picture and is able to adjust to specific needs.’
Principaux clients
Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources
The project company – Highway 6 – North
Bon Tour Bus Company
Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M.
TMT
Noy Infrastructure and Energy Fund
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Joint Venture of Danya Cebus & Electra
A consortium comprised of Alstom, Electra, Allied Infra, Minrav
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Tnuva Central Cooperative for the Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Israel Ltd.
Minrav Holdings
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Bank Leumi le-Israel BM on several matters concerning its activities in the infrastructure sector.
- Advising Bank Hapoalim on the financing arrangements for the NIS3bn expansion of the electronic toll highway, Highway 6.
- Advising Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources, as the sponsors, on the development of numerous clusters of solar projects with battery storage capacity.
S. Horowitz & Co
Among S. Horowitz & Co’s infrastructure strong suits, it excels in project finance, where it can leverage the wider firm’s top-tier banking and finance offering. The team also represents construction companies and project sponsors on project development, operational matters and litigation. Commercial head Aharon Bloch spearheads a multidisciplinary group that additionally draws on the expertise of contentious infrastructure expert Benjamin Sheffer. Other names to note include transactional partner Michelle Liberman; Eran Bezalel, who focuses on energy and natural resources and infrastructure work; Lior Mimon, who has an emphasis on tenders and administrative law; commercial litigator Ohad Ben-Yehuda; and corporate partner Shlomi Delgo.
Responsables de la pratique:
Aharon Bloch; Benjamin Sheffer; Michelle Liberman; Eran Bezalel; Lior Mimon; Ohad Ben Yehuda; Shlomi Delgo
Les références
‘S. Horowitz is a great law firm and the lawyers are very good. In particular, Benjamin Sheffer, Adi Hoffman and Meital Malkiel-Wertheim are all very experienced, very familiar with the material, always work to find a solution, are fully collaborative and are always available as required.’
Principaux clients
Derech Eretz Highways (1997)
Shikun & Binui – Solel Boneh Infrastructures
Kiryat Hatikshuv Htechnologit BaNegev
China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC)
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering & Shapir Impresa Pizzarotti & C.
INPROJECT, Mahod Engineering and Artelia
Minrav Group
6 Cross-Israel North
Electra Group; Electra Infrastructure; Electra Elco C&S
Oron Group Holdings & Investments
Minrav and Megureit Israel
Elyakim Ben-Ari Group
K.S.M.G Contractors for Infrastructure and Development Works
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Derech Eretz Highways (1997), as the concessionaire, on the extension of the Highway 6 toll road.
- Representing Shikun & Binui – Solel Boneh, as the contractor, on the construction of the Intelligence Unit Compound in the Negev.
- Representing INPROJECT, Mahod Engineering and Artelia, as joint bidders, in the tender for the provision of supervision and management services for the metro lines M1, M2 and M3.
Shibolet & Co.
Over the past year, Shibolet & Co. added 15 new clients to its infrastructure practice, including government entities and major domestic and multinational infrastructure companies. A strong performer in energy-related matters, where it can team up with the firm’s premier standalone energy offering, the full-spectrum group also handles projects in the rail, port, defence and road spheres, among others. Department co-head and project finance specialist Alon Ziv leverages over two decades of experience in advising on large-scale projects. Ziv co-heads the team together with ‘extremely knowledgeable’ construction chair Sharon Adler; and David Magriso, who has an emphasis on transport projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
David Magriso; Alon Ziv; Sharon Adler
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, L.P (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
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Poran Shrem Engineering and Appraisal
Danya Cebus, COMSA Unipersonal, Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, Enclavamientos Y Señalizacion Ferroviaria Enyse
Menolead Herut Systems
Ashdod Port Company
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 the Design-Build-Maintain Contractor (SEMI) in the $3bn Israel Railways electrification project.
- Representing a bidding consortium (composed of Poran Shrem Engineering and Appraisal, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, RITES, and others) in the Line Manager Tender, in connection with the development of the Tel Aviv Metro project.
- Representing Yevuley Shemesh in the development of major renewable power plants in Greece and Poland, with an overall value of more than €500m.
Lipa Meir & Co
With an emphasis on public sector-side mandates, Lipa Meir & Co frequently appears on behalf of various state ministries and government-owned entities in infrastructure projects. The group is particularly well-versed in the water sector, where it represents the Israeli Water Desalination Administration on major desalination plant projects. Key names include Zuriel Lavie, whose broad focus encompasses kibbutzim, tenders and infrastructure; David Weinstein, who specialises in agriculture and rural settlement systems; Michal Schwartz, who leads the infrastructure and BOT practice; and corporate head Uzi Mor.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zuriel Lavie; Michal Schwartz; David Weinstein; Uzi Mor
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
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the Government vis-à-vis the concessionaires in major desalination plants in Israel: Hadera, Ashkelon, Palmachim, Sorek and Ashdod.
- Acting for NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System, the company responsible for the design and construction of a mass transit system for the Tel Aviv area, in relation to the Green Line.
- Representing the Ministry of Defence in the Technology Campus project, to be constructed in the south of Israel.
M. Firon & Co Advocates and Notaries
M. Firon & Co Advocates and Notaries impresses sources with its ability to ‘navigate complex legal landscapes with ease’. A strong choice to advise major construction companies on infrastructure projects, including Ashtrom Group, Shikun & Binui and Shapir, the team also acts for lenders, public-sector entities and other key stakeholders. High-profile sector specialist Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky heads the real estate, infrastructure and project finance departments and maintains a diverse projects practice. The group also draws on infrastructure and project finance partners Timor Pesso and Sivan Atias.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky
Autres avocats clés:
Timor Pesso; Sivan Atias
Les références
‘High-level service, very professional, available and provides all the range of services and legal accompaniment required for a company in general and a government company in particular.’
‘The firm’s team provides professional advice and always goes the extra mile. The politeness and willingness to assist are felt, which turns the experience from working with a consultant to working with a work colleague.’
‘Sivan Atias and Nir Markovitch have been guiding the company for the last few years with dedication, upholding the company’s best interest. Their experience and knowledge, combined with their commitment, have made their services invaluable to the company.’
Principaux clients
Ashtrom Group
EDF EN (Israel)
CAF
Shapir
Light TLV
CRTG
Phoenix Insurance Company
Skoda
Netiv Ha-or
Malam Team
Harel Insurance Company
The inter-ministerial committee of the Israel Ministry of Finance, the Housing Ministry, the Israel Land Authority and Apartment for Rent – Government Housing Rent Company
Israel Railways Company
Carmelton Group
Meonot Shlomo
Shikun & Binui
Waksman Govrin Geva; D.E.L;
Systra
SuperBus
The Academic College of Tel Aviv Yafo
Principaux dossiers
- Advising CAF and Sapir on a PFI project for the planning, construction, and maintenance of Tel Aviv’s Purple Line light rail, alongside an approximately NIS4bn financing agreement.
- Advising Meonot Shlomo (a BOT joint venture between The College and the Afcon Group) on the planning, financing, construction, and operation of the new College of Management’s dormitories.
- Advising Malam Team as an ICT sub-contractor for the group that secured the ‘Ofek Rachav’ tender, issued by Israel’s Ministry of Defence.
Simon-Vekslar, Spierer, Maoz Law Offices
Since its establishment in 2019, boutique firm Simon-Vekslar, Spierer, Maoz Law Offices has made significant inroads into the infrastructure market, particularly on the public-sector side. Over the past year, the team has advised various government ministries and state-owned companies on road, rail, hospital, defence and water projects. Ayelet Simon-Vekslar is commended by sources as an ‘industry-leading lawyer’ and co-heads the practice together with Shira Spierer, Shmuel Maoz and Talia Yerushalmi, who was formerly general counsel for Cross Israel Highway.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ayelet Simon-Vekslar; Shira Spierer; Shmuel Maoz; Talia Yerusalmi
Les références
‘The team is very talented and dedicated. It is always ready and aware of all legal aspects, and has the ability to advise the client in the best way possible. Its strong commercial awareness, extensive expertise and huge amount of work in infrastructure projects, makes it knowledgeable.’
‘Ayelet Simon-Vekslar, as a leading lawyer, makes efforts to build and maintain an environment where all are treated without bias and have equal opportunities for advancement. I know for a fact that there are other partners who are very capable and efficient lawyers.’
‘The technical knowledge combined with the legal expertise makes Simon-Vekslar, Spierer, Maoz Law Offices one of the best law firms in Israel.’
Principaux clients
Cross Israel Highway (Trans Israel)
NTA – Metropolitan Mass Transit System
Ministry of Transport and Road Safety – Fast Lanes
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Defence
Netivie Israel – National Transport Infrastructure Company
Mekorot Water Company
The Government Water and Sewage Authority
Tel Aviv Municipality and Israel Land Authority
Mei Ashkelon – Municipal Water Corporation
Israel Ports Development and Assets Company
Principaux dossiers
- Advising NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System on the financial close of the PPP project for the design, finance implementation operation and maintenance of the Purple Line of the light rail system in Tel Aviv.
- Advising Cross Israel Highway on a BOT project for the design, finance, construction, operation and maintenance of the Haifa-to-Nazareth LRT project.
- Advising the Ministry of Transport on a PFI project for the design, finance, construction, operation and maintenance of fast lanes on Highway 20 and Highway 5.
Yehuda Raveh & Co.
A strong performer in project finance, Yehuda Raveh & Co. is a regular fixture on the lender side of infrastructure transactions, where it acts for banks, financial institutions, and alternative lenders. The group also acts for construction groups, energy companies, investment funds and service providers on a broad mix of energy, transport, defence and social infrastructure projects. Department head Ron Vered is a project finance specialist, who ‘always thinks out of the box to find the best solutions’. Ezra Baris contributes extensive experience in cross-border matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ron Vered
Autres avocats clés:
Ezra Baris
Les références
‘Ron Vered is a great lawyer. We worked with Ron very closely this year and together we have finalized several financial closings.’
‘Ron Vered is a very experienced lawyer. He always thinks out of the box to find the best solutions and he is deeply familiar with the industry. Ron is one of the brightest lawyers in the infrastructure field, familiar with all disciplines and, simply, a talented lawyer.’
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
Meir Group
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Bank Leumi, HSBC Bank and other foreign financial institutions in the financing of the concessionaire of the Tel-Aviv Purple Line LRT Project.
- Represented Israel Discount Bank in the financing of the College of Management student dormitories, a DBOT project executed by the Afcon Group.
- Advised Israel Discount Bank, First International Bank and Menora Mivtachim Group on the financing of the purchase of the East Hagit Power Plant by Shikun and Binui and Edeltech Group from IEC.
Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM)
Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM)’s growing infrastructure practice added 13 new clients during 2022/23, including major domestic and multinational construction companies such as China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, EGIS and Electra. The group has a focus on energy work, but is also increasingly active in the road and rail sectors. Projects specialist Amnon Epstein co-heads the department alongside Asaf Rimon, who handles project finance, oil and gas and public tenders. Chen Weiss and associate Tal Ishay are also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Amnon Epstein; Asaf Rimon
Autres avocats clés:
Chen Weiss; Tal Ishay
Les références
‘Asaf Rimon is the stand out for us: he is proactive, gets deals done 24/7 — real London quality and service.’
‘The ERM team is very knowledgeable in many legal fields. The team is hard-working and meets all deadlines. I am very confidant in its work and advice.’
‘I would like to personally recommend Asaf Rimon, Amnon Epstein and Tal Ishay for their due diligence, accuracy and hard work in providing high-quality advice and work products in a very a short time. I know I can trust them completely.’
Principaux clients
Abengoa
Afcon
Auto Chen
Ariel Wimasor – YSB Group
Bank Leumi
Barazani Transport
Blilious Group
BNP Paribas
Bombardier
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
Comsa
Credit Agricole
CCECC
Downer Group
Evoqua Water Technologies
Electra
EGIS
Generation Fund
Globalvia
Goldman Sachs
HaPoalim
Hutchison Water International
IIF (Israel infrastructure fund)
Israel Opportunity Energy Resources
Isramco
Macquarie
METAV
Minrav
Mivtach Shamir
Mekorot Water Company
Natixis
Noy Fund
The Phoenix insurance company
PMEC
Ratio Oil Exploration
RWE
Shikun & Binui
Société Générale
Summit Group
Tahal Group
TMH International
Turbo Gen
Yaacobi Brothers
Veridis
Principaux dossiers
- Advising an international consortium competing in the BOT government tender for the Highway 5 Express Lanes project.
- Advising a consortium on the Tel Aviv LRT Green & Purple lines operation BOT tender.
- Advising Veridis and Electra on their participation in the BOT tender for the construction and operation of a waste-to-energy facility in Neot Hovav.
Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co
Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co scores highly with sources for its ‘strong business acumen’, which marks it as a solid choice to represent private-sector clients on infrastructure-related matters. The practice strikes a balance between lender and borrower-side mandates, with banks, financial institutions, construction groups and energy companies all on the team’s books. Uri Mandel spearheads the energy, infrastructure and project finance department, while Yaron Cohen leads the tenders and project development team. Oren Tal is a talented senior associate.
Responsables de la pratique:
Uri Mandel; Yaron Cohen
Autres avocats clés:
Oren Tal
Les références
‘The team is very professional with strong business acumen.’
‘The individuals are highly responsive and really promote our business interests.’
‘The team is highly professional and available. Lawyers are reliable and are able to suggest complex and simple solutions.’
Principaux clients
Acciona Agua
Afcon Construction
Afcon Holdings
Allied Infrastructure
Alon Blue Square Israel
Bank Hapoalim
Edeltech Group
Electra
Harel Insurance Company
Migdal Insurance Company
InfraRed Capital Partners
Logisticare
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Phoenix Insurance Company
PSP Investments
Ramat Hovav Power Plant Limited Partnership (a single purpose entity held by Shikun & Binui and Edeltech)
East Hagit Power Plant Limited Partnership (a single purpose entity held by Shikun & Binui and Edeltech)
Shikun & Binui
Synergy C.P Capital Partners.
Denya Cebus
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Mizrahi Tefahot Bank and Phoenix Insurance Company, as lenders, on a $800m project finance transaction with Shapir Engineering and Generation Capital.
- Representing Shikun & Binui in a transaction for the sale of its holdings in the concessionaire of a seawater desalination facility in Hadera.
- Representing Electra, and its subsidiaries, on a project for the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of fast lanes to Tel Aviv.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.
In April 2022, Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co. turbocharged its infrastructure practice with the hire of Nadia Davidzon from Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary. Davidzon’s arrival has seen the team add 17 new clients to its roster over the past year, including major construction groups, energy players, technology companies and investors. The growing department has been particularly active in the energy, transport and water spheres of late.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nadia Davidzon
Les références
‘Deep knowledge of the business processes in the field.’
‘Lawyers are smart, patient, very dedicated and detail-oriented.’
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 (a public company recently acquired by the American UCT)
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
Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz
Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz continues to develop its infrastructure practice following the arrival of department head Micha Tollman in February 2020. The group is notably gaining ground in the transport sphere, where it is representing several major construction companies in rail, road and port projects. The team also brings to bear significant experience in representing state agencies, among other market participants.
Responsables de la pratique:
Micha Tollman
Autres avocats clés:
Nadia Schleicher
Les références
‘The team is professional and very knowledgeable. Lawyers are highly available and can communicate in an informal prompt manner when required. Billing methodology is reliable and fair.’
‘Micha Tollman has exceptional expertise in the infrastructure field. His profound knowledge, extensive experience, and mastery of both Hebrew and English make him stand out. He exhibits remarkable understanding of local and international markets providing insightful answers to any legal inquiries.’
‘Associate Nadia Schleicher is highly professional and experienced. Micha Tollman and Nadia are both kind individuals who consistently respond with politeness and patience. Their availability is extraordinary. It is a pleasure to work with them.’
Principaux clients
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
EGIS Rail
Aluma Infrastructure Fund
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC)
STC Power
BHI (Korea)
Doral
Skoda
Matav Rails
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Shapir in the financial close of the Purple Line in Tel Aviv, a PPP administered by NTA and financed by HSBC and Bank Leumi.
- Represented Skoda in its bid for rolling stock supplier on the Haifa Nazareth PPP Tender.
- Advised EGIS Rail on the construction of the LRT network, a project valued at tens of billions of US dollars.
Yossi Levy & Co
Noted for its longstanding involvement in Israel's infrastructure arena, Yossi Levy & Co is primarily recognised for public procurement work. The team is well-versed in representing government agencies and state-owned entities in tenders for transportation, water, and energy projects, while it also acts for bidding consortiums and lenders. The group is co-led by Yossi Levy,Meir Dahan, Hezi Kugler and Arik Dubinsky.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yossi Levy; Meir Dahan; Arik Dubinsky; Hezi Kugler
Principaux clients
Netivei Israel – National Transport Infrastructure Company
Psagot EasyBus.
NTA – Metropolitan Mass Transit System
The Israel Airport Authority.
Ayalon Highway
Dan Public Transportation
Afcon Control and Automation
Tnufa Transportation Solutions
Sorek Desalination 2 Limited Partnership.
IDE Technologies
Israel Railways
Sinohydro Corporation
Principaux dossiers
- Representing NTA – Metropolitan Mass Transit System in the execution phase of the contract for the management of Tel Aviv Metropolitan Metro Network.
- Representing NTI on the Eastern Railroad project for the construction and establishment of a new 65km railway in the east of Israel, valued at NIS8bn.
- Acting as legal counsel to the winning bidder (a consortium consisting of Dan, Electra and Electra Afikim) in the BOT/PPP tender for Fast Lanes in Gush Dan, in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.