Acting for major domestic and international corporations, EBN – Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano advises on both project development and financing, as well as the sale and purchase of project-related interests. The practice additionally fields regulatory specialists. Uri Mandel leads the firm’s energy, infrastructure and project finance department; Yaron Cohen heads up the tenders and project development practice; Noam Koren Zimran is energy regulation leader; and Mohammad Bassam acts on large-scale energy projects and domestic and international tenders. Promoted to partner in January 2025, Oren Tal ‘brings exceptional organisational skills to the table’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Expertise in complex transactions. The ability to deliver swift, effective solutions under high-pressure conditions without compromising quality is a defining feature.’
- ‘The work team is very committed and dedicated to its tasks. Takes care of the client’s needs and knows how to provide a comprehensive response.’
- ‘Very experienced team with extremely high commitment levels and service levels. Extremely professional, as well as real team players.’
- ‘Ability to understand the broad range of considerations while maintaining the client's legal interests.’
- ‘Oren Tal brings exceptional organisational skills to the table, working in an orderly, efficient, and client-centric manner. His availability and responsiveness are noteworthy, ensuring clients receive timely and thorough attention.’
- ‘Uri Mandel’s deep understanding of the field allows him to navigate intricate issues with ease, ensuring that clients’ positions are always well protected. His approach is both strategic and pragmatic, with a keen focus on the commercial and legal aspects of transactions.’
Key clients
- Allied Infrastructure Alon Blue Square Israel Bank Hapoalim Bikurei Hama Energy Fields Blink Charging C-Nergia 2020 Edeltech Group Electra Greentech Electra El-Mor Electric Installations & Services (1986) Harel Insurance Company InfraRed Capital Partners Israel Natural Gas Lines Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Mivtach Shamir Holdings Noga – Israel Independent System Operator Phoenix Insurance Company PSP Investments Ramat Hovav Power Plant East Hagit Power Plant Shikun & Binui Solegreen SolarGik Yevuley Shemesh Kesem Energy Acciona Agua Electra Afikim Ormat Systems Ashtrom Renewable Energy Mehadrin
Work highlights
Advising a syndicate of banks and financial institutions (with Bank Hapoalim and Mizrahi Tefahot Bank as arrangers) on the financing of the acquisition of Eshkol power plant.
Advising Israel Natural Gas Lines on negotiations with gas suppliers regarding gas transmission and exportation to Egypt and Jordan, as well as to domestic consumers.
Advising Allied Infrastructure and Ormat Systems, on constructing high-voltage grid-connected electricity storage facilities.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Oren Tal
Noam Koren Zimran
Practice head
Uri Mandel
Other key lawyers
Yaron Cohen; Noam Koren Zimran; Mohammad Bassam; Oren Tal