Providing ‘effective solutions to complex commercial issues’, Meitar Law Offices is consistently sought out to handle large-scale infrastructure projects. Recent mandates include light rail, highway, power plant, renewable energy, and waste-to-energy projects, along with infrastructure financings. With ’unparalleled experience in the field’, Jonathan Finklestone‘s workload encompasses an array of project and infrastructure financings; Tani Zahavi is a PPP specialist; and Guy Kles predominantly works in the water and power sectors. Tal Bignitz and Inbal Perry are other experienced practitioners, while ’standout professional’ Jason Schnier is a January 2025-promoted partner.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘An amazing one-stop.shop that is able to provide a 360-degree legal service.’
- ‘Consistently provides effective solutions to complex commercial issues. It is clear that the team has extensive experience in the field.’
- ‘Jonathan Finklestone is a highly-distinguished practitioner, with unparalleled experience in the field, having been involved since its early development in Israel.’
- ‘Jonathan Finklestone brings not only exceptional legal expertise, but also the ability to anticipate and resolve challenges with efficiency.’
- ‘Jonathan Finklestone’s strong interpersonal skills and keen judgement allow him to identify and address potential conflicts between parties before they escalate, adding significant value beyond traditional legal counsel.’
Key clients
- Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources
- Electra
- Enlight Renewable Energy
- Bank Leumi le-Israel
- TMT Metropolitan Tramway
- Noy Infrastructure and Energy Fund
- Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
- Israel Discount Bank
- HN – Light Rail
- Bank Hapoalim
- Tnuva Central Cooperative for the Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Israel
- Minrav Group
Work highlights
Acting for an international consortium, comprising Alstom Transport (France), Electra and Minrav Group, which was selected further to a competitive tender process for the concession to develop a new LRT line between Haifa and Nazareth.
Acting for an international consortium, comprising Alstom Transport (France), Electra and Dan Transportation Group, on the development of the Green Line of the Tel Aviv Light Rail Network.
Acting for Bank Hapoalim on the financing of the Kesem Power Plant.
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.
Jason Schnier
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; Jason Schnier