Energy

Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm

A destination practice for oil and gas matters, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm ‘embodies legal excellence in M&A, energy, and commercial law’. The team has played a leading role in the development of the major natural gas projects in Israel, where it frequently advises all of the partners in the key producing gas fields: the Leviathan and Tamar reservoirs. Alongside its dominant position in the oil and gas sector, the group also counts major independent power producers and renewable energy companies among its clients. Dan Hacohen is widely acclaimed as ’the dean of Israeli oil and gas lawyers’ and spearheads a department that also includes go-to energy expert Eddie Ashkenazi. Michael Macchia is an up-and-coming electricity regulation specialist.

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Testimonials

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‘Very knowledgeable of the sector. The team is the best in Israel and its lawyers are very sharp; we highlight Dan Hacohen.’
‘Without a doubt, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm, and specifically Eddie Ashkenazi’s team, embodies legal excellence in M&A, energy and commercial law.’
‘The team's strategic brilliance in M&A transactions, mastery of the intricate energy sector and savvy in commercial matters has consistently delivered unparalleled results. Its client-centric approach, unwavering accessibility and unwavering commitment to our success makes it our top choice for legal counsel.’
‘Eddie Ashkenzi excels due to his exceptional expertise, unwavering dedication, knowledge in renewable energy and unwavering professionalism. His profound legal knowledge, prompt responsiveness and proactive strategic-thinking consistently exceeds our expectations.’
‘The leading energy practice in the Israeli market, particularly with respect to upstream oil and gas where the firm dominates.’
‘Dan Hacohen is the dean of Israeli oil and gas lawyers.’
‘The team's key strength is its people. In particular, their combination of in-depth knowledge and approachability is unique.’
‘Michael Macchia is outstanding: he has taken all the information and knowledge he gained during his government service and has made it available to his clients.’

Key clients

Chevron Corporation
NewMed Energy
Isramco
Delek Group
Tamar Petroleum
Ratio Energies
Navitas Petroleum
S.O.A Energy
Alon Gas
Dalia Power Energies
I.P.M. Beer Tuvia
Rapac Energy
Paz Ashdod Refinery
Paz Group
Pazgas
Veridis Environment
O.P.C Energy
Rimon Group
Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources
Energix Group
Solegreen
Prime Energy
Teralight
Zabar Solar
PV planet 2019
Phelup Initiatives and Services
Israeli Railways
Ashdod Port
H2ID
IDE Water Technologies
ICL Group
Tadiran
Lahav Green Energy
Bonei Haaretz
Amot
ESCO Israel

Work highlights

Advising NewMed Energy in the potential acquisition of 50% of the partnership units in NewMed by BP together with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
Advising NewMed Energy on the establishment of a consortium with BP and the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) for the purposes of acquiring oil and gas exploration licences in Israel.
Representing Doral Group in negotiations with an Israeli financial institution for a major investment in a portfolio of electricity production and storage projects in Israel.

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