The energy team at Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM) is at the centre of a considerable portion of the activity in both the traditional and renewable energy markets. The management of complex cross-border financing and high-value domestic projects falls well within the group’s purview; the team serves as legal advisors for Israel’s Tamar and Shimshon natural gas fields and assists lenders, sponsors, operators and producers involved in a variety of major alternative energy projects. Co-leading the team is ‘one of a kind’ finance veteran Amnon Epstein, who leads the team’s renewables work, and oil and gas heavyweight Asaf Rimon, who is noted for his strong commercial outlook. The practice also includes the much-recommended Chen Weiss and renewables-focused Nir Shaked.
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‘Very dynamic impressive law firm, very impressed with their international best practice standards - I enjoy working with ERM.’
‘A very dedicated team, highly experienced with a broad skill set across industries and verticals. Very engaged and client-oriented. They are diligent and highly available.’
‘Asaf Rimon is the go-to advisor in Israel for all things energy. A super-lawyer with exceptional commercial knowledge, he has a rare ability to laser-focus on the main issue and quickly find the optimal solutions. Being significantly better than his peers at balancing regulatory issues with commercial implications, you want Asaf's advice prior to making major business decisions.’
‘Amnon Epstein is one of a kind - a very professional service provider, decent, and creative.’
'Asaf Rimon is outstanding. He is highly commercial and focused on getting the deal done.'
'Great industrious people. They have been with us for many years. Each year we deal with new technologies that require new regulations and policy etc., and ERM are always there for us.'
'They have three main strengths in my view. First, availability - you feel like a VIP client no matter how small you are. Second, commercial abilities - they bring so much experience and knowledge that is helpful on more than just a legal level. Third, responsiveness - turnarounds never take long.'
'Chen Weiss, in particular, provided invaluable support throughout the process, demonstrating skillful guidance and effective mediation. Amnon Epstein also brought immense value with his deep knowledge and extensive experience as a pioneer in Israel’s energy sector, consistently offering solutions that bridged differences and satisfied all stakeholders. Their dedication and expertise have been instrumental.'
Key clients
- Alon Gas
- Amazon
- Arava Power (Together with Paz Oil)
- Ariel Wimasor – YSB Group
- Association of Green Energy Companies
- Bank Leumi
- Bank Mizrahi
- Barazani Transport Ltd
- Blilious Group
- Chevron
Work highlights
- Advising Bank Leumi on over $1.2bn worth of solar energy financing.
- Advising Paz Oil on its involvement in a cross-border renewables project in the US, valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
- Advising Eni on all aspects of its commitment to a seven-year exploration work program, including multiple offshore drills.
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.
Practice head
Other key lawyers
Chen Weiss; Nir Shaked