Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Israel
Band 1
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Provided by Meitar | Law Offices
Meitar’s energy and infrastructure practice covers a wide range of fields in the energy sector, including oiland gas exploration, electricity, natural gas purchase and transportation and renewable energy ventures, and infrastructure projects.
Our services in the energy field include negotiation and drafting of power purchase agreements, natural gas and other fuel purchase agreements, natural gas transportation and distribution agreements and other energy project agreements. We advise on regulation and tenders related to the energy sector, including applicable laws and regulation for upstream and downstream natural gas projects and for renewable energy projects, from the inception of the venture through completion of the project. Our expertise in the energy regulation sector includes regulation applicable to Independent Power Producers, purchase of upstream petroleum rights and Renewable Energy.
Our energy and infrastructure practice team is multidisciplinary and works frequently in conjunction with the firm's Technology, Corporate and Environmental Groups.
Renelle is co-Chairperson of the recently formed Energy and Infrastructure Committee of the Israeli Bar Association. The IBA formed the committee at Renelle's initiative, in light of the increasing legal work in this sector, with new regulation in the electricity sector being published regularly, particularly in the renewable energy sector, and with the development of the natural gas sector.
Chambers Review
Meitar possesses significant expertise in the oil and gas sector, where the firm is heavily involved in transactional matters such as the negotiation of power purchase agreements. The law firm remains a top choice for its project finance expertise, and often advises both domestic and international companies on a variety of infrastructure and energy projects across all sectors. The group's lawyers are increasingly involved in PPP infrastructure programmes and renewable energy projects.
Work Highlights
- Meitar represented the Israel Discount Bank in the financing of two floating PV facilities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Meitar offers a top-notch service with highly experienced, smart lawyers who have the ability to understand the business aspects."
"The firm has deep talent and experience with complex energy projects. It is able to provide practical guidance."
"Meitar offers a top-notch service with highly experienced, smart lawyers who have the ability to understand the business aspects."
"The firm has deep talent and experience with complex energy projects. It is able to provide practical guidance."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Finklestone heads Meitar's project finance group and is an acclaimed lawyer whose work includes representing banks and developers across Israel in large-scale domestic and international project financing mandates. His experience spans energy projects, infrastructure development and renewable storage facilities.
"Jonathan is a star and a delight to work with. He is commercially savvy and knows how to close the most complicated of deals."
Renelle Joffe is a renowned energy lawyer whose expertise covers the full gamut of oil and gas regulation. She has additional experience representing clients in high-value purchasing agreements.
"Renelle Joffe is an excellent lawyer."
Tani Zahavi is well versed in project finance, acting on a wide array of projects across the energy and infrastructure sector, with particular skills in the transportation and renewable energy industries. She is also experienced with the financing elements of PPP projects.
Guy Kles wins praise from sources for his broad skills across infrastructure and energy projects, with experience of both development and financing. He is particularly familiar with EPC contracts.
"Guy Kles is an excellent lawyer with the ability to support on a wide range of issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Meitar | Law Offices
Israel
Members
Provided by Meitar | Law Offices
Alon Gellert
Elad Sharabani
Gal Feingold
Gidi Frishtik
Lilach David-Timor
Tamar Migdal