S. Friedman, Abramson & Co.‘s infrastructure practice is led from Haifa by infrastructure project specialist Gavriel Disegni, whose workload includes risk assessments and planning strategies. Roiy Cohen, an adviser on project negotiations and engineering, procurement and construction matters, also comes recommended.
Infrastructure in Israel
S. Friedman, Abramson & Co.
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
In addition to its regular involvement in transportation projects in Israel, Arnon, Tadmor-Levy handles large-scale energy and environmental infrastructure projects, as well as social infrastructure mandates. The team’s expertise encompasses tender and procurement stages, along with execution phases and infrastructure-related dispute resolution. Veteran expert Noa Meidan leads the firm’s project finance, energy and infrastructure practice; David Schapiro provides further project finance capabilities; Doron Tamir specialises in transportation and infrastructure project-related government tenders; and Asher Bichoonski covers a range of infrastructure projects. The practice further includes Oren Roth and Tomer Ben-Horin.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Noa Meidan; David Schapiro; Doron Tamir; Asher Bichoonski; Oren Roth; Tomer Ben-Horin; Shiri Ish Shalom; Amos Oseasohn; Nitzan Kahana Bachar
Kernmandanten
SOCAR
HSBC Bank
Siemens Israel
JPMorgan Securities
Morgan Stanley
Goldman Sachs Group
BNP Paribas
NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System
Jerusalem Transport Management Team
Israeli Government
Dalia Energies
Solaer Israel
Inbal Insurance Company
Rimon Consulting & Management Services
Wärtsilä Corporation
Leader Capital Markets
Barak Capital
Phoenix Holdings
Schlumberger
INGL
Mizrahi Tefachot Trust Company
Accountant General, State of Israel
Bank Leumi le-Israel
Ramat Negev Energy
Ashdod Energy
Israel Discount Bank
Sinohydro Corporation
Shanghai International Port Group
Shapir Orian Logistics
The Jerusalem Municipality
Netivei Israel (The National Roads Company of Israel)
Israel Ports Development and Assets Company
Bank Hapoalim
Yefe Nof Transport Infrastructures & Construction
Barclays Capital
Citibank
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the State of Israel Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Jerusalem Light Rail (Red, Green, and Blue Lines).
- Advising the Ministry of Defense on the IDF Intelligence Campus BOT project.
- Advising the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of National Security, and Israel Prison Service on the Megiddo prison PPP project.
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
FISCHER (FBC & Co.) advises on large-scale project developments, financings and transactions, as well as related regulatory matters and disputes. The team has experience across road and rail infrastructure, water desalination projects, and mandates in the military and defence sectors, acting for a range of sponsors, developers and public bodies. Gilad Winkler has longstanding expertise in advising companies, project consortiums and institutional investors on infrastructure projects, while Hezi Kattan acts for domestic and international energy-related infrastructure companies. The group’s bench includes Reut Maor Kartowsky, an adviser on energy-related infrastructure projects; Katya Kravits, who assists institutional investors with cross-border infrastructure transactions; and project finance lawyer Laurence Elbaz-Avisar.
Praxisleiter:
Gilad Winkler
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hezi Kattan; Reut Maor Kartowsky; Katya Kravits; Reut Amit; Amichai Gottlieb; Laurence Elbaz-Avisar
Kernmandanten
IDE Water Technologies
IDE Water Assets
Israel Discount Bank
Danya Cebus
Harel Insurance Group
Sunlight Assets
AFI Group
Bank Hapoalim; Poalim Equity
Bank Leumi le-Israel
Bank Mizrahi Tefahot
Energean
Noy Infrastructure Fund
Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises
Clal Insurance Company
Clal Insurance Group
The Phoenix Group
Migdal Insurance Company
Menora Mivtahim Insurance
Meitav Dash Investments
Amitim Pension Fund
VID Desalination Company
Dan Public Transportation Company
Ormat Technologies
Ormat Systems
Jtrain
Shikun & Binui Energy
Shikun & Binui
Housing and Construction – Etgal
Electra
Allied Infrastructure
Colmobil
SMS Galilee
Helios Energy Investments
Helios Renewable Energy 1
Generation Capital
Hadarom Container Terminal
Lapidoth Capital
Negev Ecology
Quadro National Infrastructures
Starplast Industries (1987)
Dor Alon
Alma Yesodot Ltd.; Alma Infrastructure (KD)
El-Mor Electric Installations & Services (1986)
Solegreen
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Jtrain, the selected bidder and awarded consortium for the NIS multi-billion PPP project for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, transfer, and financing of the Blue Line of the Jerusalem Light Rail Transit Network.
- Advising Noy Infrastructure Fund on its acquisition of a 40% stake in the concessionaire and operator of the IDF Unified Supply Center, a BOT project awarded by the State for the consolidation of three military logistics bases across Israel.
- Advising Clal Insurance, Migdal Insurance, and Meitav Provident Funds on acquiring holdings in a partnership that holds a portfolio of military infrastructure projects.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
‘Handling complex infrastructure projects is a signature strength’ for Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co., advising on highways, tunnels, light rail, metro trains, desalination plants, and logistics centres. The team is particularly active on cross-border developments, acting on project structuring, procurement and financing matters. Tal Danon Shenhav is often instructed on large, government-sponsored national projects; Rami Sofer‘s practice includes sizeable infrastructure, transportation, and logistics centre projects; and Yotam Leshem is ‘one of the top infrastructure lawyers in Israel’. The group further showcases Rayek Khoury, an expert in tenders, as well as Oren Reif, Dubi Zoltak, Eitan Rotschild, and Gilad Kessler.
Praxisleiter:
Rami Sofer; Tal Danon Shenhav; Yotam Leshem; Dubi Zoltak
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rayek Khoury; Oren Reif; Eitan Rotschild; Gilad Kessler; Anat Gafni; Rona Bergman Naveh; Yoav Friedman
Referenzen
‘The team is great to work with, offering both dedication and expertise. The practice is highly business oriented and it focuses on getting the best commercial results for clients.’
‘Handling complex infrastructure projects is a signature strength of the firm. It has an excellent team of specialised experts who each contribute their unique expertise.’
‘The firm not only provides great counsel on the immediate question in hand, but they are experienced and astute enough to give forward-looking counsel that takes into account possible future market developments based on current trends, something that requires both an in-depth understanding of the market and outstanding legal expertise.’
Kernmandanten
The Israel Electric Corporation
Chevron Corporation
Bluegen
Adani Group
Powergen
Yevulei Shemesh Renewable Energy Group
Gadot Chemicals Terminals (1985)
MRC Alon Tavor Power
Shikun & Binui Energy
Danya Cebus
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Reindeer Energy
Marom Energy
Solgreen
Generation Capital
Doral Group
Big Shopping Centers
Mega Or Holdings
Electra Power
Israel Aerospace Industries
NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System
Netivei Ayalon
TransIsrael
Bank Hapoalim
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Bank Leumi le Israel
Israel Discount Bank
Clal Insurance Company
Phoenix Insurance Company
Amitim Pension Funds
Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings
Mivtach Shamir Holdings
China Harbor Engineering Company
Solel Boneh Infrastructure
Israel Government Companies Authority
Israel Ministry of Finance
The Israeli Central Elections Committee
The Geological Survey of Israel (GSI)
Inbal Insurance Co
Igudan
The Tel Aviv-Yafo Economic Development Authority
TSK Group
Bayside Land Corporation
Isa Khoury Metal Industry
Kolbo Gas
Dor Alon Gas Technologies
Amisragas
SBges EPC JV
Sano-Bruno’s Enterprises
Delta-Galil Industries
Summit Real Estate Holdings
Elbatech
Ben Gurion University of the Negev
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Quadro National Infrastructure
Ramat Hasharon Municipality
Vulcan Power Consulting & Security
Nemodata
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing infrastructure fund Generation Capital, in relation to large-scale, light rail projects valued at billions of ILS.
- Advising Bluegen on several large-scale projects with a combined value of billions of ILS.
- Representing TransIsrael (Cross Israel Highway) in several large-scale, significant infrastructure projects, including the expansion of Highway 6 by way of a BOT agreement for the planning, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a 100km route.
Herzog Fox & Neeman
Herzog Fox & Neeman has a strong track record on major national infrastructure developments, including toll roads, light rail systems, desalination plants, ports and military complexes. The team advises across the full project life cycle, from bids and tenders through to loan and security arrangements, as well as power purchase, supply and consortium agreements. It also advises on M&A involving infrastructure assets. Adam Eytan assists sponsors, investors and lenders with large-scale infrastructure matters; Mark Phillips‘ workload includes major transport projects; and Eran Wagner is known for structuring on-site generation and storage facilities for industrial clients. Zara Gold is another experienced figure.
Praxisleiter:
Adam Eytan; Mark Phillips
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Eran Wagner; Zara Gold
Kernmandanten
Rapac Energy
Intel Israel
Nvidia
Ashdod Refinery
Bank Hapoalim
Bank Leumi Le-Israel
European Investment Bank
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Israel Discount Bank
First International Bank of Israel
Gadot Chemicals Tankers & Terminals
Israel Electric Corporation
Deutsche Bank
Mekorot
Enlight Renewable Energy
Chevron (formerly Noble Energy)
Shikun & Binui
Meshek Energy
Allied Investments
Haifa Chemicals
Wind Bereshit
Emek Habacha Wind Energy
Solel Boneh Ltd.
EDF Renewable Energy
Star Pumped Storage
Via Maris Desalination Plant
Ashdod Port Company
Israel Ports Company
Vishay Technologies (Israel)
Shamir Energy
HP Indigo
Powergen
RS Industries
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the Bank Leumi syndicate on a $750m Israeli-law term loan to refinance the Karish and Tanin gas fields.
- Acting for Bank Leumi Le-Israel and Israel Discount Bank on the NIS4.25bn financing for the Dalia 2 conventional power plant (under development by the Dalia Energies Group).
- Advising Egged on the Tel Aviv LRT Green & Purple O&M award, including structuring interface, risk and governance frameworks with BOT concessionaires and regulators.
Meitar Law Offices
Providing ‘effective solutions to complex commercial issues’, Meitar Law Offices is consistently sought out to handle large-scale infrastructure projects. Recent mandates include light rail, highway, power plant, renewable energy, and waste-to-energy projects, along with infrastructure financings. With ‘unparalleled experience in the field’, Jonathan Finklestone‘s workload encompasses an array of project and infrastructure financings; Tani Zahavi is a PPP specialist; and Guy Kles predominantly works in the water and power sectors. Tal Bignitz and Inbal Perry are other experienced practitioners, while ‘standout professional’ Jason Schnier is a January 2025-promoted partner.
Praxisleiter:
Jonathan Finklestone
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tani Zahavi; Guy Kles; Tal Bignitz; Inbal Perry; Jason Schnier
Referenzen
‘An amazing one-stop.shop that is able to provide a 360-degree legal service.’
‘Consistently provides effective solutions to complex commercial issues. It is clear that the team has extensive experience in the field.’
‘Jonathan Finklestone is a highly-distinguished practitioner, with unparalleled experience in the field, having been involved since its early development in Israel.’
Kernmandanten
Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources
Electra
Enlight Renewable Energy
Bank Leumi le-Israel
TMT Metropolitan Tramway
Noy Infrastructure and Energy Fund
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Israel Discount Bank
HN – Light Rail
Bank Hapoalim
Tnuva Central Cooperative for the Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Israel
Minrav Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for an international consortium, comprising Alstom Transport (France), Electra and Minrav Group, which was selected further to a competitive tender process for the concession to develop a new LRT line between Haifa and Nazareth.
- Acting for an international consortium, comprising Alstom Transport (France), Electra and Dan Transportation Group, on the development of the Green Line of the Tel Aviv Light Rail Network.
- Acting for Bank Hapoalim on the financing of the Kesem Power Plant.
Shibolet & Co.
Delivering ‘solid expertise in public tenders and complex infrastructure projects’, Shibolet & Co. has enviable experience in large-scale infrastructure work, including build-operate-transfers and private finance initiatives. Heading up the practice, Alon Ziv covers both development and financing aspects; transport specialist David Magriso is increasingly engaged for heavy and light rail projects; and Ronit Niederman ‘brings a combination of deep legal expertise and exceptional client service’. Adiel Shulhani, Sivan Moran and Maayan Berg are also experienced practitioners; while energy and natural gas head Jack Smith is a February 2025 hire from Gornitzky & Co.
Praxisleiter:
Alon Ziv
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Magriso; Ronit Niederman; Adiel Shulhani; Sivan Moran; Maayan Berg; Jack Smith
Referenzen
‘Shibolet’s infrastructure team offers solid expertise in public tenders and complex infrastructure projects. One of their key strengths is their strong client service orientation, with a high level of availability and a consistent effort to tailor legal documents to the client’s specific needs.’
‘Shibolet’s transportation and infrastructure team is at the forefront of public procurement, transportation, and infrastructure law in Israel.’
‘Their ability to handle complex tender processes, regulatory frameworks, and large-scale infrastructure projects is truly exceptional.’
Kernmandanten
NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System
Siemens Energy
Ratio Energies
IES Holdings
Baran Group
Veridis Environment
Isramco
Tianjin Municipal Engineering Design & Research Institute Co
Ithaca Energy
Navitas Petroleum
Powergen
The Israel Ports Development and Assets Company
Danya Cebus
Ford Municipal Systems
China Energy
China United Corporation
Beijing China Sciences Runyu Environmental Technology Co
Dan Public Transportation Co
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
OPC Energy
Fu-Gen
Emergy
BL Energy
Igudan
Israeli Governmental Authority
Israeli Natural Gas Authority
YSB Group
Helios Energy Investments
Blue Sphere Corporation
Solegreen
Global Sun Israel
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
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Larissa Thermoelectric on the development of an 840MW gas and hydrogen-fired power plant in Greece, including acting on the EPC contract, share subscription agreement and shareholder agreement.
- Acted for a consortium, comprising Shapir Engineering and Industry and Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, on a tender for the finance, design, construction, operation, maintenance and transfer of the Blue Line of the Jerusalem Light Rail Network.
- Advising SEMI, the design-build-maintain contractor for Israel Railways‘ heavy rail electrification project, the matter including contract and claims management.
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.
Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. is regularly mandated by industry players to handle major transportation projects in Israel. The team also acts for kibbutzim and moshavim on a range of infrastructure projects. Simon Jaffa advises at every project stage, including bidding, development and financial closing; while Shai Avnieli is an expert in infrastructure litigation. The group further includes Samuel Henri Samuel, an adviser on energy, infrastructure, and transportation sector-related project financings; and infrastructure and tender law specialist Liran Welcman.
Praxisleiter:
Simon Jaffa
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Shai Avnieli; Samuel Henri Samuel; Liran Welcman; Tal Shirizli; Hagit Ben Moshe
Referenzen
‘Very good team, which is especially adept at advising international clients transacting into Israel.’
‘The infrastructure practice is unique in its ability to combine deep legal expertise with a multidisciplinary, commercial perspective.’
‘Clients especially appreciate their accessibility, responsiveness, and ability to distill complicated issues into clear, actionable advice.’
Kernmandanten
Metpro
Enlight Renewable Energy
Netivei Israel
TeraLight
Doral
Dana Engineering
Rimon Consulting & Management Services
Kibbutz Barkai
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for the joint venture of Metropolitana Milanese, an Italian infrastructure company.
- Acting for Netivei Israel, the government-owned corporation in charge of the planning construction, and maintenance of most of Israel’s road infrastructure.
Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM)
Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM) routinely advises sponsors, financiers and contractors on the development and financing of large-scale projects. The practice’s expertise covers toll roads, desalination plants, airports, rail facilities, and ports. Amnon Epstein has longstanding experience in advising lenders, sponsors, and contractors on projects in both Israel and abroad, and Asaf Rimon‘s track record includes road and rail infrastructure projects. The practice also features Chen Weiss, an adviser on transport, energy and environmental infrastructure projects.
Praxisleiter:
Amnon Epstein; Asaf Rimon
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Chen Weiss; Noa Gliksman-Polansky; Nir Shaked; Lin Nanikashvili
Referenzen
‘Good use of AI and the work product is very good.’
‘They support clients successfully in all of their tenders.’
‘They have the right expertise in order to perform high-quality tenders.’
Kernmandanten
A Barazani Transport
Ariel Wimasor
Bank Leumi
Bank Mizrahi
Bezeq
Blilious Group
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
Crestron Electronics
Egis
Electra
Gadish Group
Galnor Building and Development
Hitachi Zosen Inova
Landis + Gyr
Egis Rail
Mekorot Water Company
METAV
Nayax
Noy Fund
Veridis Environment Israel
Yaacobi Brothers Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the Landis + Gyr group, a publicly-listed Swiss company with a $2.4bn market cap, on their successful bid for the Israel Electric Company tender for the roll-out of the Smart Meter System.
- Advising Veridis, Electra and Hitachi on their participation in the BOT tender for the construction and operation of a waste-to-energy facility.
- Advising Mekorot, Israel’s national water company, on the design-build tender for a desalination facility in Eilat.
EBN – Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano
EBN – Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano advises corporations on project development and financing, as well as the acquisition and disposal of project-related interests. The team brings sector experience across desalination, mass transportation, toll roads and student accommodation, and is also noted for its work on infrastructure tenders and procurement processes. Uri Mandel is ‘widely respected for his strategic vision’; Yaron Cohen leads the firm’s tenders and project development offering; and Oren Tal assists with public tenders for the financing, construction and operation of infrastructure projects.
Praxisleiter:
Uri Mandel
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Yaron Cohen; Oren Tal; Noam Koren Zimran; Mohammad Bassam
Referenzen
‘The work team is very committed and dedicated to its tasks – the group takes care of clients’ needs and knows how to provide a comprehensive response. Has the ability to understand a broad range of considerations while maintaining the client’s legal interests.’
‘The team is a leading and highly-knowledgeable one – capable of providing advice and examining issues thoroughly and comprehensively.’
‘They accompany the project from start to completion with professionalism – meeting deadlines and managing wide and extensive workloads, while still delivering the highest level of service.’
Kernmandanten
Allied Infrastructure
Alon Blue Square Israel
Bank Hapoalim
Electra Greentech
Electra
El-Mor Electric Installations & Services (1986)
Harel Insurance Company
InfraRed Capital Partners
Israel Natural Gas Lines
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Mivtach Shamir Holdings
Noga – Israel Independent System Operator
Phoenix Insurance Company
PSP Investments
Shikun & Binui
Kesem Energy
Acciona Agua
Afcon Holdings
Denya Cebus
Electra Afikim
Electra Campus Operation
Logisticare
Ashtrom Renewable Energy
Mehadrin
Amidar the Israeli National Public Housing Company
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Smart Waste, which won a BOT tender issued by the Government of Israel for the design, finance, construction, operation and maintenance of a facility for the treatment of municipal solid waste.
- Advised Electra on a project regarding the construction, administration, and maintenance of a new District Government complex in Netanya.
- Advising Mizrahi Tefahot Bank and Phoenix Insurance Company on a project finance transaction of over $800m, advanced to Shapir Engineering and Generation Capital.
Firon Law Firm
In addition to advising public, institutional and commercial clients, Firon Law Firm assists developers, contractors, state authorities, NGOs, and funding bodies. The team’s track record includes large infrastructure projects involving transportation, energy, light rail, health, environment, and military infrastructure. Infrastructure and energy project finance specialist Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky ‘consistently delivers exceptional results’, while Timor Pesso‘s recent highlights include advising on the successful tender for a light rail construction project. Sivan Atias is another key figure.
Praxisleiter:
Tamar Firon Smorodinsky; Timor Pesso
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sivan Atias
Referenzen
‘The team is detail oriented, and adept at navigating uncertainty, which gives clients great confidence in their advice. They are also skilled at coordinating across disciplines and working collaboratively with internal and external teams to achieve effective, timely results.’
‘What truly sets this team apart is their deep understanding of concession-based projects and their ability to navigate the unique challenges that come with long-term public-private partnerships.’
‘They combine legal expertise with a practical, operational mindset, offering advice that is not only accurate but also implementable in the context of day-to-day operations, maintenance, and sub-contracts.’
Kernmandanten
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
Ashtrom Group
CAF
Shapir
Light TLV
Harel Insurance Company
The inter-ministerial committee of the Israel Ministry of Finance
The Housing Ministry
Carmelton Group
Shikun & Binui
Afikim
Meonot Shlomo
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising CAF and Sapir on a PFI project for the planning, construction, and maintenance of Tel Aviv’s Purple Line and the Jerusalem Green line.
- Advising Ashtrom Group on large-value projects, including on various tenders for public and governmental facilities in Jerusalem, which are expected to reshape the city’s landscape.
- Advising Carmelton on various matters, including in respect of its system upgrade.
Gornitzky & Co.
Advising on high-stakes infrastructure projects, Gornitzky & Co. handles financing, privatisations, tenders, transactions, and build-operate-transfer (BOT) and private finance initiative (PFI) projects. The practice’s sector specialisms include transportation, , social infrastructure, civil infrastructure and utilities, as well as oil and gas developments and conventional and renewable energy. Itay Geffen‘s track record includes major energy and inner-city infrastructure projects; Ronit Rozenstein-Barel advises on large-scale BOT/PFI mandates; and Yiftah Farber ‘gets deeply involved in projects’. Maya Dvir and Liron Koren are further experienced practitioners.
Praxisleiter:
Itay Geffen; Ronit Rozenstein-Barel
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Yiftah Farber; Maya Dvir; Liron Koren
Referenzen
‘The team is very professional, fast, pays attention to detail, and knows how to close a deal.’
‘The Gornitzky team is professional and deep on the details.’
‘24/7 availability and they have a lot of relevant experience.’
Kernmandanten
Egged Transportation Company
Dan Public Transportation
Keystone Fund
Zero Waste
Shikun & Binui Energy
TSK (Spain)
Minrav Group
OPC Energy
Nahor Transportation Routes
Generation Capital
IP Innovative Power
Doral Group
Siemens Energy
Enlight Renewable Energy
Lahav
Noy Fund Negev
Phoenix Insurance Company
Menora Mivtachim Insurance
Clal Insurance and Finance Group
Extra Public Transportation
Reindeer Energy
Dana Engineering
Rapac Energy
TSK Electrónica y Electricidad.
Powergen
OPC Power Plants
Sphera Funds Management
Fattal Hotel Group
Electra-Afikim
Cement Factories Har Tuv
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Dan and the O&M contractor on the financial closing of the PPP project for the design, financing, construction, maintenance, and operation of the Blue Line of the Jerusalem light rail train.
- Advising Keystone on purchasing Space Com, as part of Space Com’s debt settlement.
- Advising Shikun & Binui Energy and Noy Fund on a PPP and BOT project, under which the State of Israel is allowing the usage of the existing Thermo-Solar site in Ashalim (for the construction of an additional site of PV technology and a battery energy storage system).
Lipa Meir & Co
Particularly experienced in public sector projects, Lipa Meir & Co assists the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Finance with national infrastructure matters on an ongoing basis. The team also advises entrepreneurs on build-operate-transfer (BOT) projects. The infrastructure and BOT department is led by Michal Schwartz; Zuriel Lavie is an expert in mega-scale project financings, including BOT agreements; David Weinstein‘s workload covers agriculture, rural settlements, cooperative associations, and Kibbutz communities; and Uzi Mor maintains a robust energy sector practice.
Praxisleiter:
Zuriel Lavie; Michal Schwartz; David Weinstein; Uzi Mor
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Lilach Hoek; Karnit Akrish
Kernmandanten
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Finance
Clalit Health Services
The Israeli Water Desalination Administration
Enerpoint
Dalia Power Energies
Meshek Energy – Renewable Energies
NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System
Ella Power Energies
The Kibbutz Economies Group
Ginegar Plastic Products
Dimona Renewable Energies Groupe
Kibbutz Alumim
Ganir
Kibbutz Gan Shmuel
Kibbutz Mishmar Hasharon
Kibbutz Zikim
Kibbutz Erez
Astral hotels
Kibbutz Dorot
AP Partners
Kibbutz Carmia
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the Government on seven desalination plants in Israel.
- Advising the Ministry of Defence on the Ofek Rahav project, an initiative to establish a multi-unit camp in central Israel.
- Advising the Ministry of Finance, particularly the Tender Committee, on a BOT tender for the construction of a complementary industrial treatment plant for Shafdan’s effluents.
S. Horowitz & Co
S. Horowitz & Co’s infrastructure practice advises across transport, rail, energy, desalination, ports, telecoms and housing projects. The team is active at every stage of the project life cycle, handling regulatory matters, consortium formations and tenders, as well as engineering, procurement and construction contracts. Aharon Bloch heads the firm’s banking and finance department; Benjamin Sheffer focuses on infrastructure disputes; and Michelle Liberman and Shlomi Delgo are project finance specialists. Other key figures are commercial dispute practitioner Eran Bezalel, tender expert Lior Mimon, and infrastructure litigator Ohad Ben-Yehuda.
Praxisleiter:
Aharon Bloch; Benjamin Sheffer; Michelle Liberman; Eran Bezalel; Lior Mimon; Ohad Ben Yehuda; Shlomi Delgo
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Gilad Katz ; Yael Rosenberg-Rubin; Atalya Shitrit
Referenzen
‘The team provides uncompromising professional services, characterised by high availability, out-of-the-box thinking, tailored solutions, and swift responses.’
‘The team becomes an integral part of client companies. The service is both exceptionally courteous and highly professional.’
‘This is truly one of the most professional firms around.’
Kernmandanten
Blue Line Construction BLC
Shikun & Binui – Solel Boneh Infrastructures
China State Construction Engineering Corporation
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Shapir Impresa Pizzarotti & C
Mlead Group
Minrav Group
Megurit Israel
Electra Group
Electra Infrastructure
Electra Elco C&S
Electra
Oron Group Holdings & Investments
Ackerstein Group
KSMG Contractors for Infrastructure and Development Works
Elyakim Ben-Ari Group
Magnezi Infrastructures
Y Yankovich Engineering and Construction
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising a joint venture between Danya and Dan, as the EPC contractor for the Blue Line Jerusalem Light Rail Transit Network project, the mandate covering project agreements, financing, and ongoing advice throughout execution and financial closing.
- Advising Shikun & Binui on strategic national projects, which aim to relocate IDF bases to southern Israel.
- Advising a joint venture between Minrav and Electra on the Haifa-Nazareth Light Rail Transit Network project, including project agreements and financing aspects.
Simon-Vekslar, Spierer, Maoz Law Offices
With significant experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, Simon-Vekslar, Spierer, Maoz Law Offices‘ team advises on design issues, project finance, and procurement and tender processes. Its expertise extends to bidder pre-qualification and selection, as well as financial closure, contract execution, and litigation. Ayelet Simon-Vekslar ‘brings unmatched expertise in representing public bodies’; Shira Spierer assists with infrastructure project financing and tenders; and Shmuel Maoz’s mandates cover administrative, contentious and transactional issues. Talia Yerushalmi and David Dado are other names to note.
Praxisleiter:
Ayelet Simon-Vekslar; Shira Spierer; Shmuel Maoz
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Talia Yerushalmi; David Dado
Referenzen
‘A special firm in terms of the wide-ranging expertise it possesses and its experience accumulated over many years.’
‘Its clients, both existing and potential, should know that when they entrust work to this firm, it knows exactly how to handle it.’
‘The firm has commercial, legal, and economic capabilities, as well as very strong connections with government authorities.’
Kernmandanten
Cross Israel Highway (now Trans Israel)
Ayalon Highways
Israel Natural Gas Lines
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Transport and Road Safety
The Government Water and Sewage Authority
Israel Ports Development and Assets Company
NTA – Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd. – Metro Project
Transportation Master Plan Team – Depot 25 Project
Ministry of Defence
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising NTA on the execution of the purple line of the Tel Aviv Metro’s light rail system.
- Advising the Ministry of Finance on the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Congestion Charge Project (to be executed through a public sector PPP scheme).
- Advising Cross Israel Highway on a BOT project for the design, finance, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Haifa-to-Nazareth LRT Project.
Salomon Lipschütz, Yossi Levy & Co.
The result of a 2025 merger between Yossi Levy & Co and Salomon Lipschütz & Co., Salomon Lipschütz, Yossi Levy & Co. acts across the full life cycle of infrastructure projects. The team has notable expertise in project structuring, financing, regulatory frameworks, and project-related disputes; while its sector specialisms include mass transportation, water, and energy. The principal figures are Yossi Levy, Meir Dahan, Asaf Hadanny, Arik Dubinsky, Alon Bar-El, Moshe Polakiewicz, and Sandra Schneider.
Praxisleiter:
Yossi Levi; Arik Dubinsky; Sandra Schneider; Asaf Hadanny
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Meir Dahan; Alon Bar-El; Moshe Polakiewicz; Danielle Ezekiel Guarjardo
Referenzen
‘The project finance legal team has a lot of experience in the infrastructure field. Its vast and diverse experience is key in providing legal services for projects.’
‘Experience, and deep and profound legal knowledge in several fields.’
’Extremely knowledgeable in both Israeli law and other jurisdictions – it therefore has the ability to find simple and efficient solutions.’
Kernmandanten
Netivei Israel – National Transport Infrastructure Company
Clalit Healthcare Services
The Local Committee for Planning and Zoning in Jerusalem and Jerusalem Transportation Master Plan
Electra Solel Bone
Ayalon Highway
Dan Public Transportation
Sinohydro Corporation
Envac Iberia
IDE Water Technologies
Israel Railways
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Netivei Israel on a multitude of road construction, restoration and maintenance projects across the country as well as a project to construct a new 65km railway in eastern Israel.
- Acting for Solel Boneh Infrastructure, Electra Construction and Electra Infrastructure on the Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Plant Project.
- Acting for Ayalon Highway on the Glilot Interchange project to establish a new interchange system for access to a planned residential neighborhood (with thousands of housing units).
Yehuda Raveh & Co.
Yehuda Raveh & Co. routinely acts for lenders, borrowers, shareholders, and funds on infrastructure projects. The practice covers financing, corporate governance, and environmental law, as well as joint ventures and regulatory matters. Ron Vered is a project finance, infrastructure and PPP specialist, while Ezra Baris focuses on cross-border deals, M&A, international public tenders, and project financing. The team further includes Orly Kronman, whose track record includes working alongside regulators and governmental authorities.
Praxisleiter:
Ron Vered
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ezra Baris; Orly Kronman; Maya Sides-Wager
Referenzen
‘The practice is unique for its excellent service, professionalism, and deep understanding of client needs.’
‘The team combines strong legal expertise with practical, business-oriented solutions, standing out for their responsiveness and tailored advice.’
‘Their openness to innovation, use of technology, and collaborative approach make them a trusted partner in complex transactions.’
Kernmandanten
Bank Leumi Le-Israel
Bank Hapoalim
HSBC Bank
Derech Eretz Highways
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
H2ID – Hadera Desalination Facility
Israel Infrastructure Fund
Michlol Growth Fund
Harel Insurance Group
Meir Group
Lahav Energy
Ellomay Pumped Storage
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Bank Leumi (and a consortium of Israeli lenders) in the financing of the Jerusalem Blue Line Light Rail Project.
- Representing a range of Israeli lenders in the financing of the Haifa-Nazareth (Nofit) Line Light Rail Project.
- Representing Menora Mivtachim in relation to the development of the Sorek IPP BOT project.
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co
Experienced in large-scale infrastructure developments, AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co‘s multidisciplinary team covers tenders, public procurement and planning and zoning, as well as project finance, competition law, environmental regulations, and dispute resolution. The practice is led by public tender and infrastructure law specialist, Gal Shani, while Yacov Cohen sits as planning and construction head.
Praxisleiter:
Gal Shani
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Yacov Cohen; Moti Rivkind; Gadiel Blusztein; Orly Vidan; Vardit Tal-Dvir; Michal Amir
Kernmandanten
Netivei Israel
Defense of Ministry Israel
Denya Cebus
Shapir Group
Israel Airports Authority
Wingate Institute – The National Institute for Sport Excellence
Galil Group
Yanushevsky
Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises
Baran Group
Afcon Energy
The Ashtrom Group
Shapir Industries
PHI Networks –
The Bazan Group
Chevron Mediterranean Limited (former Noble Energy Mediterranean Ltd.)
Ono Academic College
Delek – The Israeli Fuel Company LTD
Effisolar enterprise inc.
Ten Delek Holdings Ltd.
Kfir Company
Kibbutz Ortal
Ahuzot Ha’chof
Kavim
Holmes Place Group
Dunietz Brothers Group
ROSH-HA’AYIN ECONOMIC CORPORATION LTD.
Morgan Ltd.
Beer Sheva economic and development company LTD.
Marine Ties
Brener 14 Tel Aviv (y.a.a) LTD
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Bazan Group on planning, regulatory, and emergency response matters.
- Assisting Shapir, an infrastructure and construction company, with strategic planning and zoning proceedings.
- Acting for PHI, a joint venture between Partner Communications and HOT Mobile (established to consolidate and manage Israel’s shared telecoms infrastructure) across all aspects of PHI’s operations.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co. fields experts in large-scale domestic and international infrastructure projects, including PPPs and build-operate-transfer mandates. The practice’s scope encompasses infrastructure development-related transactional, regulatory, and contentious matters, while its sector expertise features transportation, civil infrastructure, and governmental projects. Practice leader Nadia Davidzon specialises in large-scale, domestic and international infrastructure projects.
Praxisleiter:
Nadia Davidzon
Kernmandanten
Hangzhou Jinjiang Group Co
Discount Bank
IBI Group
AMAREL
Arcadis US
P.C.B. Technologies
Bynet Computers Communication
Ham-Let
Green Stream
Cham food solutions
Glicksman Investments Group G.I.G
El-Mor Electric Installation & Services (1986)
Ford Municipal Systems
Leditech
Construcciones Y Auxiliar De Ferrocarriles
Caf Investment Projects
Delek-San
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Noy 3 Infrastructure And Energy Investments
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
Comsa Concesiones
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising IBI-Arcadis Group on its participation in a large national project for the design and implementation of mass transit systems.
- Advising Dan Public Transportation company on a light rail tender.
- Advising Mivne Group on the negotiation and drafting of the project agreements for the management of the construction of an Israeli-based data centre.
Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz
Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz regularly acts on large-scale road, sea and rail infrastructure projects. The practice is headed up by construction and infrastructure project specialist, Micha Tollman, a US-based lawyer who is also admitted to practice in Australia and Israel. Providing notable support, Nadia Schleicher assists construction companies with infrastructure projects.
Praxisleiter:
Micha Tollman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nadia Schleicher
Kernmandanten
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
EGIS Rail
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
Impresa Pizzarotti & C
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering on its successful tender for the construction of the Hamifratz Port Oil Jetty.
- Advising Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering on the ILS 5.1 billion expansion of the Red Line of the Jerusalem Light Rail network, and the concurrent construction of the new Green Line.
- Assisting EGIS Rail with contracts and partnership matters, in relation to an ILS 155 billion Tel Aviv Metro project.