Noted for its ‘multidisciplinary knowledge’, Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co acts for a varied mix of construction companies, lenders and other stakeholders in infrastructure projects. The group draws on Uri Mandel, who steers the energy, infrastructure and project finance department; Yaron Cohen, who heads the tenders and project development area; and Oren Tal, who sits in the energy and infrastructure, and project finance teams.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Lawyers are very professional and specialised in their work, with excellent availability and multidisciplinary knowledge.’

  • ‘The qualities that I appreciate most are the team's availability and professionalism and great knowledge. I would like to mention Uri Mandel and Eleanor Stark.’

  • ‘The team stands out for three key factors: its availability, professionalism and expertise in the field of BOT/PPP/PFI ventures.’

  • ‘They are available, kind and provide ad very good customer experience.’

  • ‘EBN supplies highly dedicated service, based on a thorough analysis of legal data with a partner who integrates the whole story to propose a very coherent end-product in terms of DD and draft of documentation. The firm brings across the board services, which can cover any aspects in a transaction.’

  • ‘We characterize this office as one which has very strong narrative skills, which is crucial under tough negotiations and contribute to the bank’s standing vis-à-vis other stakeholders in a project finance transaction (sponsors, contractors, suppliers and other participants in the financing).’
  • ‘Uri Mandel, who has been supporting us for several years, is an excellent, thorough, dedicated attorney who is committed to finding solutions for the implementation of transactions, financial closures and ongoing support.’

Key clients

  • Acciona Agua
  • Afcon Holdings
  • Allied Infrastructure
  • Alon Blue Square Israel
  • Bank Hapoalim
  • Denya Cebus
  • Edeltech Group
  • Electra
  • Electra Afikim
  • Electra Campus Operation
  • Harel Insurance Company
  • InfraRed Capital Partners
  • Logisticare
  • Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
  • Phoenix Insurance Company
  • PSP Investments
  • Shikun & Binui
  • Smart Waste Eco (formerly Zero Waste)

Work highlights

  • Advised Smart Waste, a single purpose company held by Shikun & Binui and Generation Capital, on a project for the design, finance, construction, operation and maintenance of a facility for the treatment of municipal solid waste.
  • Represented Shikun & Binui in the sale of its holdings in the concessionaire of a seawater desalination facility in Hadera.
  • Advised Electra as the winner of the DBOT tender for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and transfer of a sludge drying plant.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Oren Tal
Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Uri Mandel

Other key lawyers

Yaron Cohen, Oren Tal