Meitar Law Offices is held up by some as am ‘one of the few local law firms that can handle complex international projects’, with the team a popular choice to represent multinational clients on local projects, while it also advises on projects outside of Israel. Predominantly active on behalf of lenders and sponsors, the team’s recent infrastructure activity encompasses matters in the rail, roads, energy and water sectors. Jonathan Finklestone fronts the project finance practice and contributes ’exceptional deal-making abilities’. The team additionally includes Tani Zahavi, who specialises in transport, power and water projects; Guy Kles, who is ‘smart and super diligent’; and talented younger practitioners Tal Bignitz and Inbal Perry.
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‘Meitar provides its clients with a one-stop shop for all of its legal needs. Led by Jonathan Finklestone, the partner in charge of infrastructure and project finance, the team has succeeded over the last decade in helping us arrange and handle all concession and finance-related documents for a large project.’
‘Jonathan Finklestone is an outstanding lawyer with extensive experience in project and infrastructure financings. His exceptional deal-making abilities, vast local and international experience, and deep industry knowledge make him a highly valuable asset to our project company.’
‘Kobi Kimchi is an exceptional senior associate in the firm’s project finance Group. Kobi's expertise in the contracts and operational aspects of infrastructure and energy projects is commendable and his dedication and proficiency make him truly a key team member in our project.’
‘The team is quite big and has the capacity to handle multiple projects in parallel. It is also one of the few local law firms that can handle complex international projects.’
‘We work with Jonathan Finklestone and Guy Kles. Jonathan is very experienced and a true deal maker. He has excellent connections with local banks and the Ministry of Finance. Guy is smart and super diligent. He is very thorough but also able to see the big picture from a commercial perspective.’
Key clients
- Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources
- The project company - Highway 6 – North
- Bon Tour Bus Company
- Bank Leumi le-Israel
- TMT
- Noy Infrastructure and Energy Fund
- Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
- Israel Discount Bank
- HN – Light Rail
- Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Inbal Perry
Practice head
Jonathan Finklestone
Other key lawyers
Tani Zahavi; Guy Kles; Tal Bignitz; Inbal Perry; Kobi Kimchi;