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
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Itay Geffen, Ronit Rozenstein-Barel, Yiftah Farber

Other key lawyers

Maya Dvir, Liron Koren