Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.’s infrastructure offering combines strength in public procurement, construction and project finance. Particularly active in the transport space, where it acts for state-owned entities in the rail and road spheres, the group’s experience additionally spans defence, energy and social infrastructure, among other areas. Key contacts include Rami Sofer, who heads the corporate, finance and infrastructure department; Tal Danon Shenhav, who fronts the administrative law, tenders and infrastructure practice; and Yotam Leshem, who specialises in energy and project finance. Corporate and capital markets head Dubi Zoltak is also noted.
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Testimonials
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‘An excellent team of specialised experts who each contribute their unique expertise. They not only provide great counsel on the question in hand, they are experienced and astute enough to give forward-looking counsel that takes into account possible future market developments based on current trends.’
‘Yotam Leshem is smart, creative and dedicated to his clients' success, with vast legal expertise and an impressive understanding of the technical aspects of the energy and infrastructure field. This combination is what distinguishes him as one of the best Israeli attorneys in the field.’
‘The team is extremely professional with strong business acumen. Rami Sofer is an exceptional service provider, one of the best in the country. Gilad Kessler is a rising star.’
‘The team excelled at collaborating seamlessly with their own clients and the negotiation partners alike. The team was highly knowledgeable of the technology in question and was able to provide sound and solid advice suited to the circumstances.’
‘Rami Sofer, Lia Litvak and Michal Matthews are all exceptional professionals, who safeguard their clients' interest, while maintaining a healthy balance in the negotiation. Their dedication to the project was clear. Unlike many other external counsels, their sole interest was to reach the best agreement.’
Key clients
- The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC)
- Noble Energy
- Rapac Energy
- Adani Group
- SENER Group
- TYPSA Group
- Gadot Chemicals Terminals (1985)
- GES Global Environmental Solutions
- MRC Alon Tavor Power
- Shikun & Binui - Solel Boneh - Infrastructure
Work highlights
- Advising TransIsrael (Cross Israel Highway) on several infrastructure projects, including on the expansion of Highway 6.
- Advising several local and international clients on the establishment of automated logistics centres.
- Advising GES Global Environmental Solutions on several projects with a combined value of billions of NIS.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Rami Sofer; Tal Danon Shenhav; Yotam Leshem; Dubi Zoltak
Other key lawyers
Michal Matthews; Lia Litvak