Gornitzky & Co, Projects & Energy | Chambers Global Profile

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Gornitzky's Project Finance practice has played a leading role in the largest project mandates in Israel over the past years. Our team has been advising on the world’s largest desalination facility and first thermo-solar and largest solar plant ever to be built in Israel as well as a portfolio of other top end cross-border and domestic projects & energy matters such as major power plants, solar fields, transportation, non-commercial projects as well as privatization processes, tenders, BOT and PFI, while our energy work includes oil & gas, solar, fuel supply, power generation, and more.

Our team’s outstanding cross-border skills in all areas of project finance are a key factor for clients. Our experience both abroad and cross-border means we bring the best global practice advice to clients in Israel on all of their key matters. We have a strong base of clients from overseas that turn to us on a regular basis for counsel.

Our Project Finance team is a genuine thought leader in all areas of project finance law. Our lead partners are considered Israel's finest energy lawyers and have led work on the most complex project financing transactions at Gornitzky. They advise on sector change. Our team has also been a regular adviser to the Israeli government.

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy - Israel

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Gornitzky & Co is regarded as a solid choice for transactional matters relating to energy projects in Israel. The firm is well known for its project finance capabilities and it advises on major water desalination and transportation projects. The team possesses expertise across the gamut of oil and gas matters, including gas purchase agreements. The group also has considerable expertise in renewable energy and is regularly engaged in cross-border matters.

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Work Highlights

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Gornitzky assisted Zero Waste Group with its successful bid for the design, financing, construction and operation of a municipal solid waste treatment plant.

Strengths

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"Gornitzky has a great depth of knowledge across the team."

Projects & Energy respondent
Global

"The team has the experience and knowledge of common practice as well as the ability to come up with solutions when needed."

Projects & Energy respondent
Global

"Gornitzky has a great depth of knowledge across the team."

Projects & Energy respondent
Global

"The team has the experience and knowledge of common practice as well as the ability to come up with solutions when needed."

Projects & Energy respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Jack Smith

Band 1

Jack Smith remains highly regarded for his deep knowledge of the oil and gas sector. Equally able to advise on domestic and international mandates, he also advises on power and infrastructure project tenders and development.

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Itay Geffen

Band 3

Itay Geffen regularly assists clients with a broad range of project development and financing mandates across the energy and infrastructure sectors in Israel. His practice includes advising on tenders, contract negotiation, regulatory matters and BOT projects.

"Itay has in-depth knowledge, is diligent and knows all the details without losing the big picture."

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Ronit Rozenstein-Barel

Band 4

Ronit Rozenstein-Barel is a highly regarded lawyer who receives high praise for her growing expertise in infrastructure and energy, with particular regard for her project finance practice.

"Ronit is sophisticated, smart and a tough negotiator."

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