Over the past year, Herzog Fox & Neeman handled a significant volume of financing transactions in the transport field, including representing lenders on aircraft financings. The group also acts for airlines, with its recent work spanning local incorporations and leasing arrangements. among other matters. Experienced of counsel Alan Sacks and finance partner Ben Kanter are the key contacts for aviation work, including financing, transfers and registrations. Project finance co-head Mark Phillips is noted for his experience in the road and rail sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I use the team for advice regarding aircraft financing in Israel. The team is knowledgeable, and very responsive. They are invariably helpful.’
- ‘I principally work with Ben Kanter. I worked previously with Alain Sacks. Both are excellent.’
Key clients
- MUFG Bank
- KfW IPEX-Bank
- Citibank
- Rolls Royce
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Investec
- Israel Discount Bank
- Caryle Aviation
- Aviation Capital Group
- Avolon
Work highlights
- Advising a lender in connection with financing and registration of Boeing Dreamliner aircraft being acquired by El Al Israel Airlines.
- Advising a consortium of senior lenders, led by Mizrahi Tefahot Bank and Phoenix, on the financing of the new fast lanes to be constructed and operated on the main roads leading into the Tel Aviv area.
- Advising Shikun & Binui and Egged on the BOT tender for the Haifa–Nazareth Light Rail project.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Phillips