Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. advises independent power producers and financing parties on the establishment, operation and financing of large-scale power plants, and is increasingly active on acquisition tenders for generation assets. The team also has notable experience in photovoltaic projects across Israel, alongside broader transactional and regulatory support in the power sector. Team head Yotam Leshem has ‘an impressive understanding of the energy industry’s technical aspects’, while Tal Danon Shenhav and Rami Sofer advise on major infrastructure projects.
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- ‘With great client service and very good response times, they are a go-to firm for energy matters.’
- ‘Yotam Leshem is smart, creative, and dedicated to his clients' success.’
- ‘Yotam Leshem has vast legal expertise and an impressive understanding of the energy industry’s technical aspects. This combination is what distinguishes him as one of the best Israeli lawyers in the field. Some would even go as far as to say he sets the bar for the rest.’
- ‘They offer excellent counsel based on an in-depth understanding of not only the legal issues, but the technical and commercial aspects as well - a unique capability that sets them apart from other law firms.’
Key clients
- The Israel Electric Corporation
- Chevron Corporation
- Bluegen
- Adani Group
- Powergen
- Yevulei Shemesh Renewable Energy Group
- Gadot Chemicals Terminals (1985)
- MRC Alon Tavor Power
- Shikun & Binui Energy
- Danya Cebus
- Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
- Reindeer Energy
Work highlights
Advising Reindeer Energy and Powergen (a subsidiary of Generation Capital) on the construction of an 800MW power plant.
Advising Shikun & Binui Energy on two ultra-high-voltage PV projects.
Advising Bank Leumi on multiple financing transactions involving renewable energy companies.
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Practice head
Yotam Leshem
Other key lawyers
Tal Danon Shenhav; Rami Sofer; Oren Reif; Rayek Khoury