Bio

Gal Cohen is an associate within the firm’s Projects, Infrastructure and Energy Department.

During his LL.B studies, al served as a member in the Hebrew University’s Israel Law Review editorial board. In addition, he served as a teaching assistant, coaching teams of students in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Interdisciplinary Center of Herzliya for their participation in the renowned International Committee of the Red Cross International Humanitarian Law domestic and international debates.

A recipient of the prestigious Chevening Scholarship, Gal completed his LL.M. studies at the University College London (UCL), during which he participated in UCL’s Public International Law Pro Bono Project, conducting legal research aimed at promoting adherence to the rule of law by non-state actors. Gal continu7ed to participate in the project after completing

his LL.M studies by supervising and coordinating research undertaken by the students, following the conclusion of his studies.

In 2022, Gal has begun writing his PhD thesis in University College London, entitled “The Application of jus ad bellum during Armed Conflicts”, addressing questions of public international law, in particular the laws of armed conflict and the rules restricting the use of force by States.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Accompanying projects for the establishment of the Red and Green lines of the light rail in the Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Holon, Ramat Gan, and Petah Tikva areas.
  • Assisting in energy sector transactions for Doral and Solel Boneh for the establishment of PV facilities.
  • Consulting for the inter-ministerial committee of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Environmental Protection for the establishment of a waste treatment system.
  • Assisting in transactions in the field of venture capital, mergers, and acquisitions.
  • Interned in the International Department at the Ministry of Justice.

Recognition

Energy
LEGAL500-recommended-lawyer-2023 (3)
Energy
Education
2020 University College London | LL.M. (summa cum laude)
2017 The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | LL.B. (magna cum laude)
Admission
2018 Israel
Gal Cohen

Gal Cohen

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Gal Cohen