Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. has seen an uptick in work from international companies involved in Israeli infrastructure projects. In addition, the team has leading expertise in project financing and a strong track record advising on all aspects of transport and energy projects, including tenders and construction. Among its recent highlights, the firm advised Construccion y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A. on the Jerusalem Light Rail's Green Line. Simon Jaffa is highly active in the fields of infrastructure and energy. Shai Avnieli is well versed in infrastructure disputes.

FISCHER (FBC & Co.)'s team is instructed in numerous major infrastructure projects across various sectors, including transport, water and defence. In the project financing space, the team is often sought out by lenders and arrangers, bidders, contractors, concessionaires and borrowers, demonstrating its leading expertise in this area. Recent highlights include advising Bank Leumi on all aspects of the BOT tender regarding the financing, construction and operation of Israel Defence Forces' intelligence campus. Gilad Winkler focuses primarily on the regulatory aspects of infrastructure projects in Israel spanning various sectors. Hagit Horowitz is notable for her strong track record advising clients on large-scale construction projects.

Goldfarb Seligman & Co. utilises its significant bench strength to provide full-service advice to clients engaged in infrastructure projects, with notable strength in tender proceedings, regulatory matters and contractual arrangements. Recent highlights include advising Netivei Ayalon on several major highway projects currently under construction. Rami Sofer and Dubi Zoltak, who jointly lead the practice, specialise in corporate and commercial law. Ariel Rosenberg is a key name for domestic and cross-border finance.

Gornitzky & Co.'s 'absolutely excellent' team advises local and international entrepreneurs, consortiums, private and public sector companies on all aspects of major developments, including desalination, transport and utilities projects. Over the last year, the firm's standout mandates include advising concessionaire H2ID on all aspects of a PPP desalination project. Itay Geffen is particularly well known for advising sponsors and developers on the regulatory and commercial side of major developments, including the bidding process and financing arrangements. Yiftah Farber is another key member of the team, and has experience assisting with all stages of infrastructure projects.

Herzog Fox & Neeman's team has particular strength in seawater desalination projects, having been involved in every single one of these developments in Israel. It is also a highly regarded firm for its expertise in BOT, PFI and PPP projects, given the team's strong credentials in project finance and corporate and commercial law. Of particular note is the firm's long-running work for the concessionaire (CityPass) and the operator (Connect) of the Red Line Light Rail Project, which has involved advising on negotiations with the government regarding a settlement and buy-back agreement. Adam Eytan acts for foreign and domestic clients on development and financing matters. Mark Phillips is known for his expertise in project finance.

Meitar Law Offices's 'very professional' team excels in project finance transactions and deal structuring, having been at the forefront of novel agreements over recent years. It is also a popular choice for major clients in the energy and oil and gas sectors for assistance with the commercial and regulatory aspects of major projects in Israel. Highlights included advising a consortium of lenders on the financing of a PPP project regarding the construction of new logistics centres for the Ministry of Defence. Jonathan Finklestone stands out for his exceptional experience in project financing across numerous industries. 'Very experienced and talented' attorney Tani Zahavi is also noted, as are Guy Kles, Elad Sharabani and senior associate Tal Bignitz, who stands out as a key member of the firm's project finance department.

S. Horowitz & Co stands out for its role in major railway and highway projects, which is supplemented by broader expertise in a wide spectrum of energy projects. Of particular note, the team is advising several banks involved in financing and refinancing the Jerusalem Light Railway, and acting for a construction company in a separate matter regarding the construction of the Tel Aviv Light Railway. Benjamin Sheffer provides support to clients, including concessionaires, EPC contractors and bidding vehicles, throughout construction projects, from the tender stages through to operation and maintenance. Michelle Liberman and Aharon Bloch specialise in cross-border and domestic project finance.

Shibolet & Co. has notable experience of projects spanning transport, utilities, oil and gas, power and defence. The is frequently involved in headline work where it is able to leverage its strong track record in project financing, development, construction, operation, and maintenance. Highlights included advising a consortium (Shapir Civil & Marine Engineering and Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) on all stages of the Green and Purple line projects in Tel Aviv. Alon Ziv handles the majority of the firm’s work in this field. David Magriso and Revital Ben-Artzi are also key names to note.

Tadmor Levy & Co.'s team has a superb track record advising clients on the financing of infrastructure projects in the private and public sector, including transport and water projects. Highlights included advising NTA on the PPP tenders regarding the construction of Tel Aviv Green Line and Purple Line, and serving as counsel to lead arranger Bank Hapoalim on a senior debt arrangement facilitating the expansion of the Cross Israel Highway. Noa Meidan is known for assisting government bodies and large corporates with leading developments in Israel, including light rail projects. Associate Yossi Daniel is also very active.

The team at Yigal Arnon & Co  has a wealth of experience advising developers, financiers, government bodies and tender committees on various types of large-scale transport, electricity, water and waste management projects. However, the team's expertise in the transport sector is particularly entrenched, reflected by its in ongoing involvement in major railway and highway projects across the country. In one such matter, the firm is advising Trans-Israel Highway Corporation on Highway 6, the very first BOT road under construction in Israel. David Schapiro, who is qualified in Israel and New York, specialises in project finance. Doron Tamir frequently advises all parties involved in tenders for major projects.

Gross Law Firm – GKH is a popular choice for assistance with the complex regulatory facets of projects and obtaining approvals from the relevant authorities. It is also well placed to guide developers and construction companies through all stages of infrastructure projects, including significant PPP projects in the transport sector. Tal Danon Shenhav advises the state of Israel, government bodies, municipalities and corporations in connection with procurement processes and project financing. Anat Klein's expertise resides in energy and infrastructure projects of all kinds.

Besides its work for construction companies, Lipa Meir & Co is often sought out by government bodies to advise on tender processes and development. Testament to this is the firm's advice to the Ministry of Defence on the financing of three large projects. Zuriel Lavie is noted for his expertise in large-scale project finance transactions; Michal Schwartz stands out for her significant public sector practice; and Uzi Mor is a specialist in conventional and renewable energy projects.

M. Firon & Co Advocates and Notaries' group predominantly acts for construction companies engaged in various types of infrastructure projects, including PPP and BOT developments. In recent work, it assisted Carmelton Group with all aspects of the BOT 'Carmel Tunnels Project', one of Israel's largest ongoing infrastructure projects. Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky frequently advises private clients submitting bids for major projects. Timor Pesso and Sivan Atias provide additional support.

Yehuda Raveh & Co. primarily serves as lead counsel to lenders and concessionaires in infrastructure projects, utilising its expertise in financing and corporate structuring. While the work covers various sectors, the firm is particularly active in construction projects in the energy sector, including power plants. Ron Vered's expansive practice covers all aspects of infrastructure projects, including corporate transactions and financing arrangements.

Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary is well regarded for its experience in PPP projects, where it primarily represent international consortiums. In addition, the team is often involved in BOT, PFI and EPC projects, handling tender processes, project finance and commercial agreements. Nadia Davidzon leads the practice, working closely with associate Or Baruch on numerous mandates.

Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM) has a core focus advising sponsors, government departments and financiers involved in a wide variety of desalination, waste, and transport projects, including those with a cross-border angle. The team is also known for its significant expertise in the oil and gas, and power markets. Amnon Epstein, a highly regarded expert in infrastructure and energy projects, often works with fellow partners Lior Aharon and Asaf Rimon.

Erdinast Ben Nathan Toledano & Co. with Hamburger Evron specialises in advising corporations engaged in government tenders for infrastructure projects across Israel, with a particular emphasis on municipal waste, natural gas ,and electric vehicle matters. Highlights included advising Electra Group on matters connected to the NTA's tender for the large-scale Green Line and Purple Line projects in Tel Aviv. Uri Noy 's experience spans tender proceedings, financing and complex regulatory matters related to energy and infrastructure projects. Nadav Olgan specialises in energy regulation. Uri Mandel was a new arrival in March 2021.

Yossi Levy & Co's team stands out for its consistent role in project finance transactions, where it acts for borrowers, lenders and insurers. The group is particularly active in desalination, railway and pumped storage projects. Uri Mandel left the firm in March 2021.