Israel, a country known for its rich history and diverse landscapes, has a unique and complex relationship with the environment. From the barren deserts of the Negev to the lush forests of Galilee, the environment plays a critical role in shaping the identity and livelihood of the Israeli people. It is for this reason that environmental law in Israel is an important and evolving field, dedicated to protecting the land and its people.
Gazit Globe Law Firm’s Environmental Law, Climate Risk Management-ESG & CleanTech practice is one of the emerging leaders in the field in Israel. The professional team has comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulation and the requirements involved, and the subsequent implications on Israeli companies in the OECD.
The team has extensive knowledge of many environmental issues: water, waste, air quality, hazardous materials, municipal and industrial wastewater, contaminated land, ecological aspects in planning and construction, sludge, energy conservation and climate change, marine pollution, environmental impacts of drilling at sea and on land, environmental nuisances (radiation, noise, odor, etc.) recycling and recovery and more.
Our team of professionals have accumulated more than twenty years of experience in environment and sustainability, at both local and international levels. Together with our clients, we implement a combination of optimal business conduct and full compliance with local laws and regulations, to solve a variety of legal and regulatory issues related to the environment and climate change.
Gazit Globe Law Firm’s environmental group represents both private companies and municipal authorities in complex environmental matters, including planning and licensing issues, administrative challenges and litigation.
The firm represents large companies, petroleum and gas drilling contractors, local authorities, urban corporations and water and sewage corporations.
Among the firm’s clients are Mekorot, Nesher, Stratasys, the Environmental Services Company, Bazan group, Energean, the Atwood Drilling Rig, Pelagic Drilling, KKL-JNF, the Eilat Underwater Observatory and the Eilat Municipality.
We have advised a number of municipalities in the formation of water and sewage treatment companies, such as the establishment of Mei Avivim in Tel Aviv. We also advise industrial plants dealing with EHS (environment, health and safety) related questions, such as air and soil pollution, water and sewage treatment and occupational exposures.
Gazit Globe Law Firm has unique expertise in the desalination and water pollution fields and represents most of Israel’s largest commercial companies in this field.
Our environmental group also assists our real estate and energy groups in a wide spectrum of municipal and infrastructure matters. These include real estate development, natural resource exploitation and energy, including ongoing consulting to companies involved in gas and oil exploration, and water and sewage utilities.
The department also assists the corporate group in carrying out due diligence reviews of companies with significant EHS exposure.
Gazit Globe Law Firm represents various companies, industries and public bodies in proceedings with enforcement and regulatory authorities. We also review our clients’ risk management procedures and emergency contingency plans.
Gazit Globe Law Firm’s environmental group regularly ranks at the top of the professional rankings according to the Israeli ranking guides Dun’s 100 and BDI.
