Lipa Meir & Co‘s energy practice is broad and varied and is set apart by its specialism in advising Kibbutz communities on a variety of green energy projects. The team is also a go-to choice for state ministries and is engaged in projects across the natural gas and renewable energy spaces, showing a strong track record handling solar energy projects. Key contacts in the team include seasoned energy sector specialist Uzi Mor, who has some of the firm’s best-known clients on his books; Zuriel Lavie, who regularly orchestrates large-scale project financings on the part of entrepreneurs and the government; experienced infrastructure specialist Michal Schwartz; David Weinstein , who leads matters involving Kibbutzim, cooperative associations, and rural settlements, an area where Karnit Akrish is growing a strong reputation. Another noteworthy name is Lilach Hoek, a lawyer whose practice encompasses transactions, mergers, and project financing.

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  • 'They have good knowledge and experience of the Israeli energy market structure.'
  • 'The team is very experienced and thinks creatively.'

Key clients

  • Ministry of Defense
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Clalit Health Services
  • The Israeli Water Desalination Administration
  • Enerpoint
  • Dalia Power Energies
  • Meshek Energy - Renewable Energies Ltd
  • NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd.
  • Ella Power Energies
  • The Kibbutz Economies Group
  • Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd.
  • Dimona Renewable Energies Groupe
  • Kibbutz Alumim
  • A consortium of lenders led by Bank Leumi
  • Ganir
  • Kibbutz Gan Shmuel
  • Kibbutz Mishmar Hasharon
  • Kibbutz Zikim
  • Kibbutz Erez
  • Astral hotels
  • Kibbutz Dorot
  • AP Partners
  • Kibbutz Carmia

Work highlights

  • Representing Dalia Power Energies Ltd. in a NIS 9bn acquisition of the Eshkol power plant as part of the Israel Electric Corporation's ongoing privatisation.
  • Representing Mishkey Hakibbutzim Group in several transactions, including a NIS 2bn deal involving a series of mergers to transfer a 40% controlling share of Dalia Power Energies to Meshek Energy Renewable Energies Ltd., negotiations for the Group’s electricity distribution corporation, the purchase of a 40% share in Mei-Ram Electricity Ltd., and an investment in acquiring 100% of Designated Holdings Ltd.
  • Providing continuous legal counsel to Dalia Energies Ltd., including representation in share transactions involving the Eshkol Power Station.

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.
Karnit Akrish
Lipa Meir & Co

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Zuriel Lavie, Michal Schwartz, David Weinstein, Uzi Mor

Other key lawyers

Karnit Akrish, Lilach Hoek