In addition to advising public, institutional and commercial clients, Firon Law Firm assists developers, contractors, state authorities, NGOs, and funding bodies. The team’s track record includes large infrastructure projects involving transportation, energy, light rail, health, environment, and military infrastructure. Infrastructure and energy project finance specialist Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky ‘consistently delivers exceptional results’, while Timor Pesso’s recent highlights include advising on the successful tender for a light rail construction project. Sivan Atias is another key figure.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Tamar Firon Smorodinsky is the kind of lawyer clients want by their side when the stakes are high - precise, pragmatic, and always one step ahead. Her combination of sharp insight and deep expertise consistently delivers exceptional results. She brings original thinking to every matter, crafting innovative solutions that others might overlook, which allows public companies to make confident, well-informed decisions.’
  • ‘Tamar Firon Smorodinsky cannot be recommended highly enough for the exceptional work she consistently delivers. From the very first interaction, it is evident that she is a remarkable professional, combining profound legal expertise with a proactive, results-oriented mindset.’
  • ‘Sivan Atias stands out for her maturity, ownership of issues, and ability to move matters forward efficiently. She combines sharp legal insight with a practical, solutions-oriented approach, always bringing energy and commitment to her work. She is without doubt one of the most promising lawyers in this field.’

Key clients

  • The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
  • Ashtrom Group
  • CAF
  • Shapir
  • Light TLV
  • Harel Insurance Company
  • The inter-ministerial committee of the Israel Ministry of Finance
  • The Housing Ministry
  • Carmelton Group
  • Shikun & Binui
  • Afikim
  • Meonot Shlomo

Work highlights

Advising CAF and Sapir on a PFI project for the planning, construction, and maintenance of Tel Aviv's Purple Line and the Jerusalem Green line.
Advising Ashtrom Group on large-value projects, including on various tenders for public and governmental facilities in Jerusalem, which are expected to reshape the city’s landscape.
Advising Carmelton on various matters, including in respect of its system upgrade.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Tamar Firon Smorodinsky; Timor Pesso

Other key lawyers

Sivan Atias