Infrastructure

Herzog Fox & Neeman

Widely recognised as a gold standard infrastructure practice in Israel, Herzog Fox & Neeman is a first port of call for all stakeholders involved in market-shaping infrastructure projects, including domestic and global banks, public authorities, bidding groups, concessionaires and contractors. The team’s sector experience is equally comprehensive and it is involved in major projects — and secondary market transactions — in the rail, roads, ports, defence, water, energy and social infrastructure spheres. The department is led jointly by Mark Phillips, who leverages an impressive record of involvement in Israel’s largest infrastructure projects, and Adam Eytan, who routinely represents domestic and multinational clients on PPP and BOT projects, among others. Eran Wagner and Zara Gold are also key contacts.

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Testimonials

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‘The team stands out for its people and communication. Professionals are friendly and co-operative.’
‘With dedicated and experienced lawyers in each legal-activity related to the financial close of a project finance transaction, HFN brings strong firepower to document preparation — in a timely manner and under high standards of precision. The work is integrated by a strong and experienced senior partner.’
‘HFN is client-oriented in terms of availability and patience (to explain and discuss issues with non-lawyers, including us bankers and other advisors). We characterise this team as one which contributes towards solutions; a deal-maker. When other lawyers might put brakes, they will propose solutions.’

Key clients

Bank Hapoalim
Bank Leumi Le-Israel
European Investment Bank
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Israel Discount Bank
First International Bank of Israel
Gadot Chemicals Tankers & Terminals
Israel Electric Corporation
Deutsche Bank
Mekorot
Enlight Renewable Energy
Chevron (formerly Noble Energy)
Shikun & Binui
Meshek Energy
Allied Investments
Haifa Chemicals
Wind Bereshit
Emek Habacha Wind Energy
Solel Boneh
EDF Renewable Energy
Star Pumped Storage
Via Maris Desalination Plant
Ashdod Port Company
Israel Ports Company
Vishay Technologies (Israel)
Shamir Energy
HP Indigo
Powergen
RS Industries

Work highlights

Acted for Bank Hapoali, Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, European Investment Bank and other institutional lenders on the NIS6bn financing of the Green Line of the Tel Aviv Light Rail project.
Advised the arranger and lenders of additional financing for the existing Cross-Israel Highway BOT project (including the Section 18 extension) to finance the construction of additional lanes on the highway.
Acted for Israel Electric Company on the NIS9bn sale of the Eshkol power plant.

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