Itay Geffen
Gornitzky & Co.Gornitzky & Co.’s diversified infrastructure practice is frequently appointed to handle a broad range of transport projects, social infrastructure matters and industrial projects. Primarily active on behalf of private-sector participants, including sponsors, construction companies and lenders, the group is equipped to advise on all stages of a project, from pre-qualification to operational issues. The group is co-led by Itay Geffen, who stands out for his impressive record in structuring multi-sourced financings; Ronit Rozenstein-Barel, whose expertise spans project finance and development; and Yiftah Farber, who is noted for his experience in the public transport sphere. Recently promoted partner Maya Dvir and senior associate Liron Koren are also recommended.
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Key clients
- Keystone Fund
- Dan Public Transportation
- Dan Capital Infrastructures and Financial Investments
- Noy Fund
- OPC Energy (OPC Rotem, OPC Hadera)
- Mekorot Water Company, Voith Hydro and Verbund
- Alstom Israel
- Electra Concession
- Clal Insurance and Finance Group
- Menora Mivtachim Insurance
- Chemothal
- H2ID
- Voith Hydro
- Siemens Mobility Israel
- Amitim Pension
- Phoenix Insurance Company
- G.E.S. Global Environmental Solutions
- Generation Capital
- Shikun & Binui – Northern Roads
- Negev Energy - Ashalim Thermo - Solar
- Zero Waste
- Ratio Energies Limited Partnership
- Nahor Transportation Lanes
- Extra Public Transportation
Work highlights
- Representing Zero Waste as the winning bidder, in the BOT tender issued by the State of Israel, for the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a municipal solid waste treatment plant.
- Representing Dan Public Transportation Company as a shareholder in TMT–TLV Metropolitan Tramway, the successful concessionaire in a PPP tender for the design, financing, construction, and maintenance of the Green Line of the Tel Aviv light rail.
- Representing Keystone Fund in its NIS4.8bn acquisition of Egged, Israel’s largest public transport provider.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ronit Rozenstein-Barel
Gornitzky & Co.Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Maya Dvir
Gornitzky & Co.Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Itay Geffen, Ronit Rozenstein-Barel, Yiftah Farber