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Meitar | Law Offices

Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas

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Meitar’s energy and infrastructure practice covers the full spectrum of expertise in the infrastructure and energy sectors in Israel and abroad. Meitar has one of the largest infrastructure and energy teams in Israel.

The strength and breadth of the team means that Meitar has handled some of the largest infrastructure and energy projects in Israel, including natural gas development, independent power plants, renewable energy projects, waste-to-energy projects, as well as some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects, including light rail, highways and other projects.

The team has also advised on major financings over the past year, including the financing of light rail projects, the expansion of highways, the financing of a fast lane project, and financings of power plants, renewable energy projects and waste-to-energy projects.

In addition, members of the team are increasingly invited to speak at conferences and events in Israel and abroad, focusing on the challenges of developing large-scale energy and infrastructure projects.

Our energy and infrastructure practice team is multidisciplinary and frequently works in conjunction with the firm's other practice areas.

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Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas - Israel

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Meitar represented BP in the bidding and licence process for offshore oil exploration licences issued by the State of Israel.

Strengths

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  • Meitar is very knowledgeable in Israeli law and business practices and in guiding foreign companies accordingly.

    Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

  • Meitar has a very experienced team that knows what is doable and what is not, which helps in structuring a deal.

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  • Meitar has a broad team, which gives it the capacity to work on a number of projects simultaneously. The great synergies within the firm help it to provide full advice.

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  • Meitar has great technical capability and a very experienced team that brings solutions.

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  • Meitar offers a wide range of capabilities that allows them to handle complex cross-border matters effectively and efficiently.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jonathan Finklestone
    Jonathan Finklestone

    Jonathan Finklestone

    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 Finklestone has great experience, knowledge and soft skills. He is a great negotiator and has profound knowledge of project finance in Israel.

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    • Jonathan Finklestone is very service oriented, fast paced and creative.

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    • Jonathan is more dynamic and involved in a wider range of projects than others in his field.

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    • Jonathan Finklestone is very strong in bringing all the various components of a matter together and making sure that everything fits so that deals can be done.

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    • Jonathan Finklestone is the leading lawyer in the leading law firm for projects and energy in Israel.

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  • Renelle Joffe
    Renelle Joffe

    Renelle Joffe

    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 provides sophisticated advice with keen awareness of the risks and issues relevant to clients investing in the energy sector.

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  • Tani Zahavi
    Tani Zahavi

    Tani Zahavi

    Tani Zahavi is well versed in project finance, acting on a wide array of projects across the energy and infrastructure sectors, with particular skills in the transportation and renewable energy industries. She is also experienced with the financing elements of PPP projects.

    • Tani Zahavi is an experienced lawyer.

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  • Guy Kles
    Guy Kles

    Guy Kles

    Guy Kles possesses broad skills across infrastructure and energy projects, with experience of both development and financing. He is particularly familiar with EPC contracts.

    • Guys Kles inspires confidence. He is a very strong projects and energy lawyer who clients can rely on.

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    • Guy Kles is fun to work with and dedicated to commercial needs.

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