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Provided by Gornitzky & Co

Gornitzky & Co. is widely regarded as Israel’s largest and most experienced law firm in energy and natural resources, and is involved in a majority of Israel’s large-scale energy and natural resource projects.

Our clients include Israeli and foreign energy companies, major IPPs and international consortia, as well as chemical companies, desalination plants, oil companies and private investors. We have also represented two of Israel’s largest private gas consumers before the Knesset Economic Committee regarding the Natural Gas Economy Law.

Our team advises across the energy market, including natural gas, oil and gas exploration, refineries and fuel supply, private power plants, power purchase and generation, solar and renewable energy, desalination, BOT transactions and related projects. We represent clients in negotiations with Israel’s gas transmission company, utilities and the Natural Gas Authority, and support tenders and licenses for the construction and operation of projects in Israel.

Combined with the firm’s leading infrastructure and project finance capabilities, we provide comprehensive legal support for energy projects.

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Projects & Energy - Israel

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Gornitzky & Co represented OPC Energy and Noy Fund in a tender issued by the Israeli Electric Corporation for the acquisition of the Eshkol power plant.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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

Ronit demonstrates strategic acumen, consistently delivering tailored legal solutions that meet our complex needs. Her deep expertise ensures we are well prepared to navigate any challenge.

Ronit Rozenstein-Barel is very customer-oriented, detailed and committed.

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Projects & Energy

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Itay Geffen
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Band 3
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Ronit Rozenstein-Barel
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Band 3

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