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FISCHER (FBC & Co.)

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The energy group at FISCHER (FBC & Co.) ranks ‘among the most experienced practices in Israel’, according to sources. Certainly, the group is equipped to handle the full life cycle of energy law matters, from exploration, licensing and regulatory issues, through to project development and corporate transactions. Department head Gilad Winkler is noted for his ’special status in the Israeli business market’ and specialises in sophisticated project finance and energy work. The group also benefits from the experience of Hezi Kattan and recently promoted partner Reut Maor Kartowsky, both of whom focus on energy transactions. Associate Laurence Elbaz-Avisar provides dedicated support.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘One of the most experienced practices in Israel when it comes to energy sector finance and investments. Gilad Winkler and the team are always up to date with the latest practices and offer innovative approaches to manage legal and commercial risks.’

  • ‘Gilad Winkler has a unique "let's go forward" approach. He always offers a solution that will benefit the transaction. He is very familiar with the banks and financial institutions' regulations, dynamics, people and considerations which makes him the perfect fit to lead a negotiation involving institutional investors.’

  • ‘Hezi Kattan is an exceptional legal advisor with unique experience as an in-house legal advisor in large infrastructure and energy corporations. Hence, Hezi brings deep understanding of the corporate's organs and interested parties and expertise in various legal practice areas.’

  • ‘Gilad Winkler has a special status in the Israeli business market, and he is familiar with most of the major deals that were signed in recent years.’
  • ‘I highly recommend Hezi Kattan and FBC for their expertise, collaborative approach, cutting-edge technology, diversity commitment and transparent billing. The team stand outs as a top choice for clients seeking exceptional legal representation.’

Key clients

  • Allied Infrastructure
  • COMSA SSA
  • Chevron Corporation
  • Mubadala Investment Company
  • IDE Water Assets; IDE Water Technologies
  • Bank Hapoalim; Poalim Equity
  • Bank Discount
  • Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M.
  • Bank Mizrahi Tefahot
  • SMS Galili
  • OPC Energy
  • Clal Insurance Company; Clal Insurance Group
  • Harel Insurance
  • Migdal Insurance Company
  • The Phoenix Group
  • Bromine Compounds (a subsidiary of ICL Group)
  • Dash Consulting and Trading
  • Modiin Energy
  • Israel Opportunity - Energy Resources, LP
  • Ratio Petroleum Energy
  • Mashav
  • Menora Mivtahim Insurance
  • Meitav Dash Investments
  • Colmobil
  • Shikun & Binui Energy; Shikun & Binui
  • Housing and Construction - Etgal
  • Ormat Systems
  • Danya Cebus
  • VID Desalination Company
  • Everest Infrastructures LP
  • Helios Energy Investments; Helios Renewable Energy 1 LP
  • Lapidoth Capital
  • Negev Ecology
  • Quadro National Infrastructures
  • Starplast Industries (1987)
  • Sunflower
  • Zabar Solar
  • Alon Blue Square Group and GEK Terna; Alon Natural Gas Exploration
  • Globe Energy Resources Limited Partnership
  • Rotem Energy Minerals (REM) Limited Partnership
  • Dor Alon
  • EDF Energies Israel Ltd; EDF Renewables Israel
  • Amitim Pension Fund
  • Isramco Negev 2 LP; Isramko petroleum
  • Noble Energy
  • Rapak Energy
  • Tamar Petroleum
  • PetroTx Limited Partnership
  • Germany’s RWE and its Israeli subsidiary, Belectric Israel
  • Ashtrom Renewable Energy
  • Agriculture Investments in Portugal LP
  • ALFA Water 1, ALFA Water 2 & ALFA Water 3

Work highlights

  • Representing SMS Galilee, a subsidiary of IDE Water Assets, in a $600m tender issued by the state for the design, construction, and operation of the Western Galilee Desalination Facility.
  • Representing EDF Renewables Israel in a transaction for the sale of 49% of Solar Parks Holdings, which owns seven solar power projects across Israel, to Migdal Insurance Company for $120m.
  • Representing Menora Mivtachim Insurance, and its affiliates, in its investment in a 200MW solar photovoltaic generating facility in Texas, USA, in an investment that has an estimated value of over $300m.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Laurence Elbaz-Avisar
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
Ms. Elbaz-Avisar is a senior associate in FBC’s Project Finance & Energy Department. Ms. Elbaz-Avisar works on various aspects of project finance transactions including, the development, acquisition, disposal and funding of energy and infrastructure assets. Ms. Elbaz-Avisar has experience advising international and Israeli consortium members, project companies, lenders and funds on domestic and cross-border transactions. Prior to joining FBC & Co., Ms. Elbaz-Avisar was an associate at Allen & Overy LLP, Paris Office.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Gilad Winkler
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
FBC - Gilad Winkler Gilad Winkler is a partner in FBC's corporate practice and the co-head of its project finance and energy practice, one of the leading practices in Israel. He advises many of the world's most prominent companies in Israel's most significant infrastructure, projects and energy matters, totaling billions of dollars. Mr. Winkler is ranked by Chambers and Partners as an outstanding lawyer and one of the leading energy practitioners in Israel; he is also ranked as a leading lawyer by The Legal 500 and by IFLR 1000. With over 15 years of experience, Mr. Winkler has been involved in many of the highest-profile and largest transactions in the Israeli market, and has represented leading Israeli and multinational companies in a wide range of industries and sectors, including energy, finance, infrastructure, transportation, natural gas, water and the photovoltaic (PV) energy field, with particular focus on the complex regulatory and real estate aspects that are integral to this sector. Mr. Winkler has been involved in many large-scale infrastructure and energy projects in Israel and abroad, including projects concerning the construction and operation of roads, railways, power plants, and renewable energy facilities, such as the Tel Aviv Light Rail project, the Gilboa Pumped Storage Plant, as well as other various energy projects utilizing renewable energy technologies and gas infrastructure. In addition to Israel, Mr. Winkler's countries of legal expertise in the infrastructure and energy field include England, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Nigeria.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gilad Winkler

Other key lawyers

Hezi Kattan, Laurence Elbaz-Avisar, Reut Maor Kartowsky, Katya Kravits

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