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September 21, 2026
Calcalist: The Rules of the Game Are Changing for Agrivoltaic Projects
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Electricity Authority have published new regulatory measures expected to affect the development, operation, and financing of agrivoltaic projects in Israel. In an op-ed for Calcalist, Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, a partner and head of the firm's Kibbutz Sector and Energy Department, examines the proposed agricultural cultivation, monitoring, and reporting requirements, as well as the tariff-reduction mechanism for non-compliance with agricultural obligations.
April 19, 2026
Data Centers on the Fast Track: National Opportunity with Regulatory Challenges
Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, a partner and head of our firm's Kibbutz Sector and Energy Department, was interviewed by Nadlan Center regarding a legislative proposal to classify data centers of 50MW or more as national infrastructure. This proposal could enable accelerated approvals through the National Infrastructure Committee's fast-track process. She noted that while the reform presents a significant opportunity to shorten project timelines, it is also accompanied by regulatory bottlenecks and implementation challenges requiring coordination among the relevant authorities.
March 4, 2026
Data Centers as a Pillar of National Resilience in Times of Emergency
In today’s day and age, data centers are nothing less than the backbone of the modern economy. The shutdown of digital infrastructure can harm a country just as severely as physical damage. Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, a partner and head of our firm’s Kibbutz Sector and Energy Department, was interviewed about the importance of recognizing and classifying data centers as national infrastructure projects, and the need to ensure energy independence to prevent disruptions to the flow of information and enable automatic backup even in extreme scenarios.
February 15, 2026
Professional Seminar for the Kibbutz Sector | Agrivoltaic Projects Under the Building Permit Track
Following the National Planning and Building Council’s adoption of the recommendation to incorporate an agrivoltaic chapter into National Outline Plan No. 1 (TAMA 1), including an expedited building permit track for projects of up to 80 dunams, Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, a partner and head of the firm's Kibbutz Sector and Energy Deparment, participated in a professional seminar on the topic. The seminar was organized by the Kibbutz Movement, Tzemach Organization, the Religious Kibbutz Movement, Emek Yizreel Economic Enterprises, Shaan Group, and Miluot. During the seminar, Hagit reviewed the key advantages and limitations of the building permit track, its practical feasibility, and the regulatory and practical challenges involved in advancing agrivoltaic projects under this framework.
December 4, 2025
Post-War Rehabilitation of Border Region Faces Bureaucratic Obstacles
Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, a partner and head of our firm's Kibbutz Sector Department, authored an op-ed on the Israel Land Authority’s decision, following the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War, to allow communities in the border region to increase ground-based solar quotas, and on the current obstacles authorities are imposing that may undermine the potential of renewable energy as a driver of growth in the area.
September 7, 2025
Our New Podcast Is Now Live on Spotify – Barnea on Business!
We are excited to launch our new podcast, where we translate complex legal issues into practical tools you can apply in the real world. In each episode, our firm’s partners analyze current and key topics in the business world, including corporate law, MA, regulation and ESG, labor law, real estate, taxation, capital markets, and more, demonstrate how to put legal tools into action. This podcast is designed for anyone operating at the intersection of law and business and seeking hands-on knowledge and practical insights.
May 27, 2025
Possible Suspension of EU-Israel Trade Agreement
The European Union has signaled the potential suspension of its trade agreement with Israel, raising concerns about the economic implications of such a move. Prof. Amichai Cohen, special counsel on international law at our firm, was interviewed about the legal and economic consequences of this development.
May 19, 2025
Doral Renewables Secures USD 1.3 Billion Financing for Major US Solar Projects
Doral Renewables has successfully closed a landmark USD 1.3 billion financing agreement with HSBC, Santander, and KeyBank to support the development of three of the largest solar energy projects ever built in the United States. Adv. Samuel Henri Samuel and Adv. Nir Alter from our International Commercial Department represented the Doral Group and Migdal entities in this significant US transaction.
March 11, 2025
Webinar: Impact of Unexpected Events on Construction Projects
In Israel in 2025, there is no moment of relief. Unexpected events have become a routine part of life here. But what happens when these events directly impact the construction market and projects?
Our firm, in collaboration with GCs for GCs, is hosting a practical webinar on this very topic. Adv. Shai Avnieli, a partner and head of the Projects and Infrastructure Department, will share his insights on navigating these events in Israel’s ever-evolving and dynamic market, one that never ceases to surprise. The webinar will be held on March 26, 2025, at 11:00.
February 26, 2025
Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe Moderated Panel at National Conference of Renewable Energy 2025
Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, partner and head of the firm's Kibbutz Sector Department, was invited to speak at the national conference on Renewable Energy Projects 2025 for kibbutzim and moshavim. The conference was held by the Training Center for Renewal, in collaboration with the Kibbutz Movement and the Moshav Movement. Hagit moderated a panel on the legal aspects of agreements with entrepreneurs in the energy sector.
May 9, 2024
Supreme Court: Metpro Tender Win for M1 Metro Line Stands
Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Shai Avnieli represented Metpro in an administrative appeal submitted to the Supreme Court, in which another bidder attempted to disqualify Metpro’s win in the tender for the management and planning of the M1 metro line. The Supreme Court accepted the district court’s position, recommending that the appellant withdraw its appeal and reach an agreement with Metpro regarding legal expenses.
January 11, 2024
Barnea Represents Metpro in Petition Filed Against Win in Metro Project Tender
Adv. Shai Avnieli and Adv. Tal Shirizli represented Metpro in a judicial review petition brought by Metro Dan contesting the results of the tender published by NTA for management of the Gush Dan metro project. The court dismissed the claims against Metpro and the other successful bidders, admonishing the petitioner's behavior. The court further ordered Metro Dan to cover ILS 85,000 in expenses for each respondent.
June 19, 2023
Barnea: Hosting Conference on Tenders in Collaboration with ACC Israel
We hosted a conference on tenders at our offices in collaboration with ACC Israel. The event featured discussions on tender negotiation strategies, the role of competition in tender procedures, and practical insights into submitting tenders in the United States. Guest speakers included Joy Sturm, a partner at the international law firm Hogan Lovells, who joined Adv. Shai Avnieli for a panel discussion. Another keynote speaker, Gal Somech, legal adviser to Haifa Port, discussed the port's privatization process.
June 16, 2022
Doral Renewable Energy Signs USD 390 Million Financing Agreement for Mammoth North Energy Project
Funding for the project in Indiana, which is expected to produce about 1,600 megawatts of clean energy, is being put forward by a consortium led by Deutsche Bank. Adv. Roy Engel and Adv. Samuel Henry Samuel represented Doral in the transaction, alongside McDermott Will Emery.
March 9, 2022
Representing Shikun & Binui and Egged in Administrative Petition
Our firm represents Shikun Binui and Egged in an administrative petition filed with the Jerusalem District Court over the tender committee's decision not to disqualify the bids of French company Alstom and Russian company TMH in the tender for the Jerusalem Light Rail's Blue Line. Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Shai Avnieli provided representation in the matter.
May 27, 2021
Barnea Represents Nofar Energy in Negotiations to Acquire Rights in Blue Sky Group
Adv. Samuel Henri Samuel represented Nofar Energy in negotiations to acquire 67% of the capital of Blue Sky Group, a group of companies engaged in the development and construction of solar energy projects in the United States. The deal is valued at approximately USD 91 million.
December 29, 2020
Summary of Projects in Israel's Infrastructure Field 2020
Infrastructure expert Adv. Shai Avnieli joined Calcalist’s podcast to discuss the sector’s key developments in 2020. He analyzed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry and explored its future direction.
November 9, 2020
Barnea Represents CAF in Funding for Jerusalem Light Rail Project
After a year of negotiations, Jerusalem Light Rail concessionaire Shapir Engineering and its Spanish partner, CAF, announced financial close for the construction and operation of a network of light rail lines in Jerusalem. Initial financing of nearly ILS 4 billion will be led by Bank Hapoalim, with participation from First International Bank of Israel, investment house Altshuler Shaham, and insurance company Migdal. Adv. Simon Jaffa and Adv. Samuel Henry Samuel represented CAF in the transaction, marking the company’s first project in Israel.
July 19, 2020
ILS 600 Million Financial Closure at Etgal Power Plant
We represented a group of institutional lenders, including Psagot and Amitim, in a deal to finance Shikun Binui Group's construction and operation of a power plant in Ashdod, for approx. ILS 600 million. Amitim and Psagot were represented by Adv. Simon Jaffa, Adv. Samuel Henri Samuel, and Adv. Rotem Orbach.
July 5, 2020
A Solution for Infrastructure Project Delays Is Also Needed
At the end of June, the Ministry of Construction and Housing announced that due to the coronavirus crisis the time in which a contractor can delay delivering an apartment without being sanctioned will increase to 100 days. Adv. Shai Avnieli, a partner in our Infrastructure Department, published an opinion article in Globes on the subject. He commented: "This decision, which stems from a desire to solve this complex issue, is indeed welcome. However, although this decision has a significant impact on the construction market in Israel, it does not fix the issues of the construction market as a whole, particularly not the infrastructure sector."