The energy law practice at Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co provides comprehensive energy law services to a range of lenders, energy suppliers, and other borrowers, and has earned itself a reputation as among the most dominant law firms in complex energy project financing, routinely closing high-value deals for the financing of both traditional and renewable energy projects. Under the leadership of seasoned infrastructure and energy practitioner Uri Mandel, the team represents some of the largest financial institutions in Israel and other international entities in their capacities as lenders, and some of the largest players in infrastructure and energy on the borrowers’ side. Other members central to the team include Yaron Cohen, who leads on matters concerning public and private tenders, Noam Koren Zimran, who is focused on advising energy suppliers and resource operators, the recently promoted and highly recommended partner Mohammad Bassam, and Oren Tal, who is noted for his work in project finance and tender agreements.
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‘Strong experience in project finance.’
'Highly professional in the field of project finance and supporting tendering and agreements processes which require expertise in financing aspects.'
'The individuals I work with display exceptional dedication, attentiveness, and a deep understanding of our legal needs. They excel at providing tailored solutions with a strategic vision. Yaron Cohen demonstrates a remarkable level of professionalism, flexibility, and problem-solving skill, along with high availability and efficiency in handling urgent matters.'
'Uri Mandel is a highly professional senior lawyer with unique skills in resolving conflicts, problem-solving, and identifying risks. Oren Tal is highly proficient in formulating legal documents with a specialty in project finance and tenders. Mohammad Bassam is a professional lawyer with strong skills in conducting negotiations and formulating agreements and claims.'
‘Strong dedication, professionalism, and prompt attention to the client.’
‘EBN proposes highly dedicated services, based on thorough analysis of legal data with a partner who integrates the whole story and proposes a very coherent end product in terms of DD and documentation drafting. The office proposes across-the-board services, which can cover any aspects of a transaction, including ones which are not in the heart of project finance.’
‘EBN's teams are customer-oriented in terms of availability and patience. We characterise this office as one that has very strong narrative skills, which is crucial under tough negotiations and contributes to the bank's standing vis-à-vis other stakeholders in a project finance transaction. At times, this proves priceless.’
‘EBN is set up to provide results and solutions. I found the entire team to be transaction and solution-oriented with deep knowledge of the renewable energy space.’
Key clients
- Allied Infrastructure
- Alon Blue Square Israel Ltd.
- Bank Hapoalim Ltd.
- Bikurei Hama Energy Fields
- Blink Charging Ltd.
- C-Nergia 2020 Ltd.
- Edeltech Group
- Electra Greentech
- Electra Ltd.
- El-Mor Electric Installations & Services (1986) Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acted for the syndicate of lenders in the financing for the acquisition of the 1,683MW Eshkol power plant from the IEC, in the amount of NIS 8,500,000,000.
- Acting as the main external advisors for Israel Natural Gas Lines Ltd. which includes representing the client in negotiations with gas suppliers regarding gas transmission and exportation to Egypt and Jordan as well as to domestic consumers.
- Represented Mivtach Shamir in an important transaction with Clal Insurance Company.
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.
Noam Koren Zimran
Practice head
Other key lawyers
Noam Koren Zimran, Yaron Cohen, Mohammad Bassam, Oren Tal