Equipped to handle the full scope of energy law matters and particularly active in oil and gas partnerships and the renewables sector, FISCHER (FBC & Co.) assists clients from all sides of the energy project table on matters including exploration and development to project financing, regulatory matters, transactions, and disputes. Practice head Gilad Winkler has vast experience in energy and infrastructure project finance, advising domestic and global consortiums and institutions on a broad range of investments. The large team includes Hezi Kattan, who leverages a background working in-house for major infrastructure, energy, and real estate companies to advise on large-scale financings and public tenders. Also on the bench is agile practitioner Reut Maor Kartowsky, who leads on a variety of energy matters, and associateLaurence Elbaz-Avisar.
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'The office offers top-tier, in-depth consulting in the field of energy, integrating it with additional disciplines such as corporate finance, securities, infrastructure, and litigation. This allows the office to address all of the client's needs and provide a comprehensive service.’
‘Gilad Winkler is an outstanding lawyer who, in addition to his high level of professionalism, has an impressive understanding of the market, from people, to deals, trends, and developments. Gilad brings strong business insight, creativity, and deal-making skills.’
‘Experienced and capable team that has deep knowledge on all aspects of the energy sector.’
‘Smart, experienced, and practical dealmakers.’
Key clients
- IDE Water Technologies
- IDE Water Assets Ltd.
- Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
- Danya Cebus Ltd.
- Harel Insurance Group
- EDF Group
- AFI Group
- Bank Hapoalim
- Poalim Equity Ltd.
- Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M.
Work highlights
Advising IDE Technologies Group in all aspects of ongoing desalination projects in Israel, including the DBOMT and finance of the Sorek B Water Desalination Facility Project and the DBOMT and finance of the Western Galilee Desalination Facility Project.
Advising Israel Discount Bank on its financing of nine different hybrid photovoltaic power plants and storage facilities.
Advising IDE Water Assets on global desalination projects such as the DBM project for a water purification facility to meet the needs of the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
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.
Practice head
Gilad Winkler
Other key lawyers
Hezi Kattan ; Reut Maor Kartowsky ; Laurence Elbaz-Avisar