‘One of the leading planning departments in the market’, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm fields a full-service practice that advises on planning procedures and building licensing, through to complex criminal proceedings. Managing partner Avi Porten is widely regarded as a go-to expert for planning and zoning matters and co-heads the practice alongside Eyal Mamo, who is well versed in advising on proceedings before all levels of planning institutions in Israel. The team also includes Asher Seliger, who brings niche expertise in criminal planning and zoning proceedings; Renad Eid, who demonstrates ‘exceptional analytical and business understanding’; Kira Lerner, who is noted for municipal proceedings; and future star Dana Fried Oshriel.
Planning and zoning in Israel
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm
Praxisleiter:
Avi Porten; Eyal Mamo
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Asher Seliger; Renad Eid; Kira Lerner; Dana Fried Oshriel; Avi Sheferman
Referenzen
‘The whole team is very professional and available, and the overall work experience with the team is very good. Although, our project is still in planning proceedings, and the legal support from the team has not finished yet, the results so far are quite impressive.’
‘We mainly work with Eyal Mamo and Dana Fried Oshriel. Both are extremely professional and available, and our overall experience with the team (we have used their services for around 10 years) is very good.’
‘One of the leading planning departments in the market. Beyond professionalism, service orientation, and mastery of the law and accepted practices, the added value we receive from these attorneys is their ability to tailor the legal response and solution precisely to our needs.’
Kernmandanten
Extell Israel
Kilas Investment Corporation
Amot Investments
AshtromResidence ForRent (Ashtrom Group)
Mateh Yehuda
The Builders Association of Israel
Fattal hotels
ICC Jerusalem International Convention Centre
Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corporation
Energix Group
ICL Corporate
Sha’are Zedek Medical Centre
Rothshtein Construct & Asset
Zion Oil and gas
Paz oil
Shufersal
Weizmann Institute
Mifal Ha Pais
Balilius Family
Reality Investment Fund
The local committee for planning and building Modi’in
Tadiran Batteries
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Shikun & Binui
Shikun & Binui Energy
Manufacturers Association of Israel
Teralight
KLIR
Diskin Orphan Home of Israel
Or Yehuda Local Committee for Planning and Construction
Holon Local Committee for Planning and Construction
South Ha’Sharon Local Committee for Planning and Construction
Setai Hotels
Ma’oz Daniel
KBA Town Builders Group
Galil Maaravi
Milomor Group
Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Sanz Foundation
Veridis Environment
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the ICC Jerusalem in a major re-planning project, including an 800-room hotel, state-of-the-art convention centre, and office buildings.
- Represented the Islamic Waqf in planning and zoning matters for the Muslim cemetery in Jaffa, ensuring its expansion and continued operation.
- Advised the Israel Builders Association on numerous cases, including in a Supreme Court challenge.
Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
The ‘very professional and creative’ planning and zoning team at Arnon, Tadmor-Levy acts for major private and public sector clients across the infrastructure, residential, commercial, office and hotel fields. Routinely appearing before various planning institutions, courts and other regulatory agencies, the group is well versed in advisory and contentious matters. Key partners include planning and construction specialist Aner Hefetz, who is noted for his ‘ability to provide solutions to complex problems’; Shoam Keren, who maintains a comprehensive planning and zoning practice; Ron Tzin, who has ‘great experience and knowledge’; and Hagit Bavly, whose expertise spans planning, real estate and construction law. Alina Shehter provides dedicated practice support.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Aner Hefetz; Shoam Keren; Ron Tzin; Tomer Gur; Asem Hamed; Naftali Nir; Sivan Rosenblat; Hagit Bavly; Sigal Shapira; Alina Shehter
Referenzen
‘The planning and zoning department of the firm, headed by Aner Hefetz, supports us in complex and unique projects. The department is very available for us, very professional and creative. We are very satisfied with the legal service we receive.’
‘Aner Hefetz has been providing legal services to us for many years, including on very complex issues. He is a very dedicated, professional and reliable lawyer. We are very satisfied with the legal service we receive from him.’
‘Aner Hefetz’s team stands out due to its professional expertise in understanding the regulations in urban planning and construction, especially in the context of long-term rental projects. The combination of professionalism and excellence allows them to provide unique and tailored services.’
Kernmandanten
The Israeli Knesset
The Great Synagogue of Tel Aviv
Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG)
Azrieli Group
Israel Railways
Israel Airports Authority
NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System
Hasharon Hotels Co
Afikei Smadar / Afikei Hayarden Group
Ofer Investments group (former Ofer Brothers Properties 1957)
Israel Electric Corporation
KKL-JNF
Apartment for Rent – The Governmental Company for Housing and Rental
Ramat Gan Municipality
Netivot Municipality
Melisron
Delek Group
Sufrin Group, Acquisition Group in Jerusalem
Azorim Construction (1965), from the Azorim Group
Transportation Master Plan
Ministry of Transportation
JV of Y. H. Dimri Construction & Development and Ophir Urban Renewal Group
JV of Mishab Housing Construction & Development, Mivney Ophir Group and Y.H. Dimri Construction & Development
Avi Cranes Group
Israel Weapon Industries (I.W.I.)
Mishab Housing Construction & Development
Israel Discount Bank
State of Israel (Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Environmental Protection)
Oranim Academic College of Education
Shaniv Paper Industries
Houses owners in large scaled urban renewal projects (Havradim St, Ha’LH St, Aliyat Hanoar Street St, Givatayim)
Y.H Dimri Construction and development
Zichron Yaakov Municipality
Rassco Rural & Suburban Settlement Co
Rotshtein Realestate
CCCC Third Harbor Consulting Co
Amidar Israel National Housing Company
Kardan Real Estate
Kfar Saba Water Plant, Agricultural Cooperative Society
State of Israel (Ministry of Interior)
Teralight Innovative Energy
MK Taba Capital
Asset management Ben Yehuda 28 Tel- Aviv
Denisra International
Park Zora
Assuta Health Centers
Dinor Factory
Holon Oxygen Plants
Mivney Ophir Group
A.G Gotlib Engineering
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Apartment for Rent – The Governmental Company for Housing and Rental in various tenders and projects, including planning and zoning aspects.
- Advising the Knesset of Israel on the procedures for approving a plan to expand and double the area of the Parliament Building.
- Advising the Israeli Airports Authority on updating the National Outline Plan of Ben Gurion Airport and on the approval of a national plan for Haifa International Airport, among other matters.
Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co
Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co’s thriving planning and zoning practice ‘leaves no stone unturned’, according to clients. Frequently engaged by many of the market’s largest developers, as well as entrepreneurs and smaller construction companies, the team acts on the full spread of planning, construction and zoning matters, including complex urban renewal projects. The specialist group is led jointly by experienced veteran Haim Waintrob, who is widely considered a dean of the planning bar, and Ronen Yardeni, who contributes extensive expertise in Tama 38 projects. Erez Kaminitz, who heads the government and regulation practice, and planning and administrative law partner Ram Museri are also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Haim Waintrob; Ronen Yardeni; Erez Kaminitz
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Miriam Donin-Shoob; Ram Museri; Yael Urieli; Chen Ben Bassat
Referenzen
‘The team is exceptionally professional, experienced, knowledgeable, and service oriented. Lawyers are fully committed to providing the best legal services and commercial advice and are an integral part of our team.’
‘Ronen Yardeni, Erez Kaminitz and Ram Museri represent all the best qualities. I have been working with them for years and have no intentions whatsoever to replace them. They are the best!’
‘Without a doubt, this planning and construction department is the most thorough team I know in the field. We have tried the services of other offices – the test of results shows the professionalism here.’
Kernmandanten
Shikun & Binui Real Estate Development
Shikun & Binui Renewable Energy
EDF-EN Israel
Joint Venture of Shikun & Binui and The Meshulam Levinstein Group
Rotem Shani
H2ID Water desalination
EWAVE real estate
Zilbermintz and Son
Yuvalim Group Projects
Blue Square Real Estate
The Israel Land Development Company
Shikun & Binui
Rubinstein Avraham & Co Building Co
Aluel – Construction Company
Dizengoff Center
Israel Levy – Real Estate Developer
Kardan Real Estate
Allied Real Estate
Oranim Projects
Yochananof
Representation of landowners in the most prestigious and highly valued lands in Israel
Shapir Engineering & Manufacturing
Reality Investments
Metropolis (P.A.E) 2011 Urban Enterprises
Boaz Gil Entrepreneurship
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted for Shikun & Binui in relation to the municipal planning of several neighbourhoods in Tel Aviv and Haifa.
- Represented the Habyta Forum, established by communities affected by the October 7th terror attack, in planning and zoning matters.
- Acted for Israel Land Development Company on the planning aspects and construction of an office building and a Geriatric Hospital in Bnei Brak.
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
The planning and zoning practice at FISCHER (FBC & Co.) ‘offers a higher success rate in complex zoning matters’, according to some. Forming a key part of the firm’s dominant real estate offering, the team is equipped to handle all the planning aspects of large-scale residential, industrial and commercial developments. A trio of partners steer the team: Tali Salton-Yeshua is a ‘master of her craft’ and possesses full-spectrum planning and zoning expertise; Galit Shitzer represents both institutional and private entities in regulatory and contentious proceedings; and Efrat Sharon brings experience in each stage of the planning process. The group also draws on Amir Chen, who heads the overarching real estate department, and Jonathan Libchik.
Praxisleiter:
Tali Salton-Yeshua; Galit Shitzer; Efrat Sharon
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Amir Chen; Jonathan Libchik; Shilo Hershkovits; Ben Levi Tsedek; Ayelet Huta; Alona Korman Gafni
Referenzen
‘A leading firm for real estate in Israel. The firm has many areas of expertise like financing, taxation, planning, construction, and various regulatory issues in which our company deals with. It gives us a one-stop shop for all we need when planning, building or doing any other actions in this field.’
‘Tali Salton-Yeshua handles our matters to the highest standards, both day-to-day activities and large-scale planning and zoning issues. I’ve always been impressed by Tali’s expertise and professionalism. She is very responsive and brings the best solutions even to the most complex problems.’
‘A professional team familiar with all the latest court rulings. The partners are also familiar with all aspects of the law regarding planning and zoning practice. The people I work with are all impressive in court appearances. Great partners, excellent work procedures and usually the results are satisfactorily.’
Kernmandanten
Africa Israel Group
Africa Israel Residences
The Tidhar Group
Amot Investments
Aura Renewing Israel
G City (Formally Gazit Globe)
Azrieli Group
REIT 1
Bank Hapoalim
Clal Industries
Itzik Tshuva Group
Reality Investment Funds
Lodzia Rotex Investments
Menorah Properties and Investments
Prashkovsky Investments and Construction
Ashdar Building Co
Azorim Properties
Union Properties
Ybox Real Estate Group
AMIT Organization
Discount Bank
Israel Canada
Egged Transportation
The Kibbutz Movement Council
Izaki Group Investments
Issta
Sheba Medical Center
SolarEdge Technologies
Universal Motors Israel (UMI)
Grofit Yesodot Enterprises & Construction
Melisron
Ofer Investments Group
Sonol Israel
The Company for the Management of the Remuneration and Pension Fund of Employees of the Jewish Agency for Israel
Ramot in the City
Rotshtein Real Estate
Allied Real Estate
Yuvalim Group
Eastern Holdings Co
Shufersal Real-Estate
The Colmobil Group
Baladi Holdings
Ungar Properties
Carasso Real Estate
Meshulam Levinstein Group
Danya Cebus
Gav-Yam Lands Corp
Ackerstein Industries
Ampa Group
City People of Rotshtein Group
Marathon Fund
HMG Holdings
Adam Shuster Partnership
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Melisron in the expansion of the Ramat Aviv mall in northern Tel Aviv.
- Advising YBOX Real Estate Group on a new city building plan which encompasses three separate planning zones: Niba-Gat Rimon, The Beit Romano Lot, and a plot in the Hassan Araffe Complex.
- Advising Aura Renewing Israel on a significant evacuation-construction project in central Israel, involving the demolition of 180 housing units and the construction of 687 new units.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.’s comprehensive planning and zoning team routinely works in tandem with its dominant real estate and construction practice to advise on the planning aspects of major real estate and infrastructure projects. Acting for a mix of developers, construction companies, infrastructure entities and property owners, the group is well versed in regulatory processes, planning disputes and municipal tax issues, among other matters. Orna Verhovsky and Sagiv Hanin co-lead the planning and construction area and are highly regarded for their specialist focus. Other key contacts include Levy Amitay and Avi Arad, who co-head the broader real estate, planning and construction department, and Israel Aziel, who fronts the real estate team.
Praxisleiter:
Levy Amitay; Avi Arad; Israel Aziel; Orna Verhovsky; Sagiv Hanin
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Gur Tenenbaum; Yael Mirone Mezamer; Chen Ishai
Referenzen
‘This is the best team. Orna Verhovsky and Chen Ishai are professional, creative lawyers, who are dedicated to the clients.’
‘Goldfarb is a large and professional office. The firm provides answers to all of the most complex legal issues. It has very broad knowledge in the field of real estate.’
‘Lawyers are professional, serious and have a really positive attitude, so working with the team is very effective. The level of professionalism and legal understanding is among the highest in the field. The lawyer I would like to point out as the most professional is Orna Verhovsky.’
Kernmandanten
A. Adler Properties
Amazon
Amot Investments
Angel Bakeries
AOL
Apartment for Rent – Rental Housing Government Company
Ariel Properties, Management
Ashdod Bonded Ltd.
Aspen Group
Association for Israel’s Soldiers
Aura Israel
Avney HaChoshen Tourism
Ayala Agam Real Estate Consulting
Ayalon Highway Company
AYM Holdings
Azorim Group
Azrieli Group
B.S.R. Group
Bat Yam municipality
BE Drugstores
Be’er Sheva Municipality
Bezeq
Big Shopping Centers (“BIG”)
Biolojic Design
BST Group
Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Corporation
Calcalit Jerusalem
Canaan Gardens (Ganey Can’an)
Canada Israel Group
Cellcom
Chen and Itai Gindi Israel
Clal Insurance Company
Clalit Health Services
Coca Cola Israel (The Central Bottling Company)
Cooperative Society for Mutual Assistance and Savings of Employees of Clalit Health Services
Crazy Line
Cross Israel Highway
Dan Public Transportation Co
Darom Natural Gas
David Czapnik & Sons
Dor Chemicals
DTCP Israel
Dunitz Brothers
Edri & Shahar Entrepreneurship & Construction
El Al Israel Airlines
Energix Group
Eran YD Entrepreneurship and Construction Group
Establishment Nahal
Etz HaShaked Engineering
Ewave Nadlan
“Ezra Lemarpe”
Gad Nazareth Mor
Gal Nave Real Estate
Gal Yozma Real Estate
Gav Yam Lands Corporation
Ganey Cnaan
Gindi Friedman Real Estate Entrepreneurship
Green Park (G.Y.A) Entrepreneurship & Real Estate Marketing
Grofit Construction
Grofit Yesodot
Growth Israel Urban Development
Hadera Municipality and its Economic Development Company
Harel Insurance Company – Investment Division
Hayarkon
Hewlett Packard
Hizuk Plus of the Tama 38 Group
Hogla-Kimberly (Kimberly-Clark Israel)
Holon Municipality, Holon Economic Development Company
Hotel Eden Nursing Homes in Nahariya
I BELONG ISRAEL (Masa Israeli)
IDB development Corporation
Igudan
Inovytec Medical Solutions
IPC Jerusalem
ISPRO: the Israel Properties Rental Corp
Israel Aerospace Industries
Israel Canada Rem
Israel Railways
Israeli Association of General Aviation
Israeli Properties Rental Corporation
Jerusalem Municipality
K.B.A Town Builders Group
Keren Kayemet LeIisrael Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF)
Kfar Netter Local Council
Kfar Saba Water Plant – Cooperative Agricultural Society
Kidmat Eden
Kiryat Gat Mall
Krinsky-Gottlieb
Kupat Holim Meuhedet
Lesico Group
Leumi Partners
M.S.K.S. Cheetah Real Estate Investments
Magen David Adom In Israel
Maman Group
Marine Ties Investment
Massad-Oz Management & Engineering
Mehadrin Ltd. and Pri Or
Mekorot Water Company
Menivim – The New REIT Fund
MI Company
Milouot Corporation for the Development of Haifa Bay Settlements
Minrav Holdings
Mivney Taasia (of the Mivne Group)
More Provident Funds
Nahalat Amir
Nea Hotel
Negev Natural Gas
Netanya Municipality, Halat – The Netanya Development and Tourism Company
Netivei Israel – The National Transport Infrastructure Company
Neve Gad
New Lineo Cinema (2006)
New Reality
Newpan
Nitsba Holdings 1995
NTA – Metropolitan Mass Transit System
Nyshaz
O.Z. Yesodot Eitanim Construction
Or Akiva Municipality
Ora, a cooperative agricultural community
Otonomo Technologies
Overseas Commerce
Pardes Savings Kadima
Paz Ashdod Refinery
Peretz Boney Hanegev
Petah Tikvah Municipality, Petah Tikva Development Company
Popinns Maya Hotels
Port City
Property and Building Group
Rafael Feed Mills
Ramat Hasharon Municipality
Rami Levi Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006
Rami Shabiru Engineering Construction and Investments
Rani Zim Shopping Centers (Zim Urban)
Reality Investment Funds
Refael Nadlan (Refael Real Estate Group)
Rentit
Representing dozens of private clients in various planning and zoning matters
Rompart Israel
Rozio Group
Ruppin Academic Center
Samaria Regional Council
Sapphire & Bareket Real Estate (Holyland)
S.I.E. Ashkelon
Sde Warburg, a cooperative Israeli village.
Senso-Optics
Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering
Sharbat Brothers Construction Company
Shareholders in Pardes Bachings Kadima
Shhakim Real Estate Group
Shikun & Binui – Solel Boneh – Infrastructure
Shufersal
Silon Sport Marketing (1989)
Southern Sharon Regional Council
Sorek Operation and Maintenance Company
Strauss Group
System Management Company
The Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering
The Arison Investment Fund
The City People Group
The Elad Group
The Knesset, Israel’s parliament.
The Local Committee of Planning and Construction – Jerusalem District.
The Phoenix Insurance Company
The Rashi Foundation
Tiberias Hot Springs Co.
Unilever
Urban Brand
Urbanbrd
Verint Systems
Vitania
Wolfson Clore Mayer Corp
Y.D. Barazani, Etz Hashaked, A Chaver, Gal Emerald, Projects Entrepreneurship Ltd.
Y.D.E. Menivim
Yochananoff Supermarkets
Yossi Avrahami Civil Engineering Works
Yuval Alon
Zemach Hammerman
Zohar & Zafrir Sharbat
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Canada Israel Group on the planning and zoning aspects of several large-scale mixed-use projects.
- Advising Neve Gad on the planning and zoning aspects of several large-scale mixed-use projects.
- Advising several municipalities and municipal companies on planning and zoning matters, including advising municipalities as promoters of large-scale municipal projects.
Meitar law offices
Active in the residential, commercial, offices and industrial spheres, Meitar Law Offices acts for a broad scope of entrepreneurs, construction companies and public sector entities on planning and zoning matters. The team handles the full life cycle of planning matters, from advising on approval processes, through to litigation, while it also brings supplementary expertise in betterment levies and municipal taxation. Department head Tamar Migdal is widely recognised as one of the leading planning and zoning experts in the country; she handles all key pillars of planning law, with niche expertise in land expropriation law and diminution of value claims. Lior Levi is recommended for approval processes and planning litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Tamar Migdal
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Lior Levi
Kernmandanten
Acro Real Estate
Elad Israel Residence
Reality group
Mivne Group and Ackerstein Industries
YH Dimri Construct & Develop
BSR Engineering And Development
Cross Israel Highway (Highway No. 6)
Ramat Hasharon municipality
Issta lines
Dunietz Bros (Donitz – Elad Group)
Bank Hapoalim
Azorim
Migdal Insurance Company; The innovation and life sciences park company
Amot Investments
JVP – Jerusalem Venture Partners
Haifa Port Company
Shufersal Real Estate
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary’s planning and zoning department stands out for its broad service offering, which spans real estate planning and zoning, municipalities and local authorities, and urban renewal, among other areas. The team is also noted for its strong record in contentious matters, including administrative and judicial proceedings. Regulatory specialist Yuval Gal-On spearheads both the planning, construction and zoning area and the administrative law practice. Dan Or’s focus spans planning and zoning and environmental law.
Praxisleiter:
Yuval Gal-On
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dan Or
Kernmandanten
A committee of dozens of residents in the Tel Aviv Dizengoff Tower
A committee of 120 Ra’anana residents
A Kfar-Saba conservation property rights owners
Ayalon Assets and Investments of the Ayalon Insurance Group
Bat Yam Beach Towers
Chen Hamakom
Keren Nadlan
Kiryat Shmona Local Planning and Building Committee
Local Building and Planning Committee Givatayim
Proper Halevy Rishon Lezion Development
Reisdor Group
Shikun & Binui Real Estate
Shtang Recycle-Gosh Dan
The Hebrew University in Jerusalem
Zemach Hammerman
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Yakhin-Affect in opposing the published national infrastructure plan that stipulated that a high-voltage line would run through the client’s site causing major damage to historic buildings.
- Acting for AFCH Investments in a precedential dispute over the municipality’s consolidation and reallocation plan in Kikar Atarim.
- Advising on the planning of The Hebrew University’s new $820m hi-tech and research facility.
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co
AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co’s planning and construction group represents clients in the infrastructure, residential and commercial spheres in all phases of the planning process, including in licensing procedures, land betterment tax issues and litigation. The team is particularly oriented towards contentious work, where it contributes niche expertise in criminal proceedings concerning planning matters. Yacov Cohen heads the planning and construction practice and is recognised for his experience in regulatory and judicial proceedings. Head of the firm Amir Amar, who specialises in real estate, planning and construction law, is also noted.
Praxisleiter:
Amir Amar; Yacov Cohen
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alon Edelman
Kernmandanten
Shapir industries
Aura Israel Development and Investments
PHI Networks – PHI
The Bazan Group
Bank Hapoalim
BIG Shopping Centers
Gindi Tower Tel Aviv
Ofek holdings
MaxStock
Issta Assets
The Eckerstein Group
Delek – The Israel Fuel Corporation
AI America Israel Investments
Kesher Rent A Car (Hertz)
Ono Academic College
The Noga Group
Isras Investment Company
Ohana Group, of Issta Assets
Ashtrom Group
Adama Agan
Israel National Gas Lines Company
“Meuhedet” Health Services
Gabay Group
Africa Israel Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Successfully represented Ofek Urban Renewal Company in a procedure in which five united appeals against the granting of a building licence to the company were all rejected.
- Successfully represented a subsidiary of Shapir Industries in filing an appeal to the National Planning and Construction Council.
- Represented Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises in an objection procedure against a local planning and construction committee.
Firon Law Firm
Led by Managing Partner Itzhak Narkiss and Head of Real Estate Tamar Firon Smorodinsky, Firon Law Firm’s prominent construction offering is reflected in its planning and zoning work, where the team keeps busy advising on outline plans, urban construction matters, permitting, betterment taxes and planning objections, among other issues. Key contacts include Barak Keinan, who maintains a thriving planning, construction and urban renewal practice, with experience in objections, appeals, expropriations and Tama 38 proceedings; Kais Nasser, who combines strength in planning, construction, real estate and public law; and Dana Biran, who heads the urban renewal area.
Praxisleiter:
Itzhak Narkiss; Tamar Firon Smorodinsky; Barak Keinan; Kais Nasser; Dana Biran
Kernmandanten
Elbit Systems
Ashdar Building Company
Dan Hotels
Ashtrom
Ken Hator Construction and Engineering
Metropolis Urban Development
The Greek Catholic Patriarchate
Many private owners
Nativ Group
Av Gad
Elad Group
Bayit Bakfar
Adam Shuster
Acro
Halamish
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Ashdar and Ashdar Boutique in approximately 100 different projects of urban renewal, which will include thousands of new residential units.
- Representing Clalit, the largest Health Maintenance Organisation in Israel, in various planning and zoning matters.
- Representing Halamish, a government-owned municipal housing company for the rehabilitation and renewal of neighbourhoods in Tel Aviv, in planning litigation before the Supreme Court
Herzog Fox & Neeman
Herzog Fox & Neeman’s planning, construction and municipal tax department counts an array of developers, industrial companies, public sector entitles and concessionaires among its clients. The team advises on the full scope of approvals, permitting procedures and litigation, with niche expertise in improvement levies. Sharon Petel spearheads the team and is noted for his broad practice, which spans real estate transactions and construction issues, through to municipal tax matters and planning and zoning litigation. Talia Blazer and Ben Hameiri are also recommended for their focus on planning and zoning law.
Praxisleiter:
Sharon Petel
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Talia Blazer; Ben Hameiri
Referenzen
‘The staff is available, fast, and provides knowledgeable answers. The experience is reflected in the work.’
‘Speed and availability are among the most important things to us. We waged battles to recover funds that were collected in excess. The team, especially Sharon Petel lawyer, demonstrated professionalism and great success in recovering the funds.’
‘We receive excellent service from everyone – the partners, associates, interns and staff members. We feel that they know us and understand our needs. We appreciate that we can approach them on any subject and they will respond quickly and professionally, understanding our background and requirements.’
Kernmandanten
Reality Investments fund
The Phoenix Insurance Company
Rotshtein Real Estate
Assuta Medical Centers
Israel Electric Corporation
The Academic Center for Law and Business
Facebook Israel
Intel Israel (74)
Mobileye – Intel subsidiary
Bar Ilan University
Rani Zim Shopping Centers
The Israel Museum
Rotshtein Real Estate Urban Redevelopment
H- Meitar Entrepreneurship
Kartin Brothers Real Estate Investment
Efhal Real Estate
Nahalat Asher Limited Partnership.
Kata Urban Renewal; Kata Holdings; Kata construction entrepreneurship and investment 2002
Friends of Rambam Association
Prashkovsky
Maar Tzafon Partnership
MBC north Ashdod limited partnership
Shlomo A. Angel
Glilot Square
Y38 Real Estate Development
Sharon laboratories holdings (2016)
New Era Urban Renewal
Olnik Transportation, Earthworks and Roads Company
Efgad building and environment
Aviv & Co. group real estate 1963
Azrieli Group
G Israel commercial centers
Gazit Globe Israel Group
Ram-Center (2013)
Nadlan Haham
Moshav Bnei Zion
Kibbutz Gazit
C. Cochav Hanegev
Jerusalem Jersey
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
Gemview
Elapor Investments
Daves
Economic & Cultural Projects for State Workers
Ef’al Seminar
Vishay Israel
WeWork Israel
Panormama Zafon
S’energyRenewable Energy
The Third Place
Ofek Batan – Vardiya Partnership
Tesla
The United Tourism Corporation
H2Pro
Netafim
Clore Foundation
Paz Oil Company
The Israeli Employment Service
Srouji
Gat Rimon
Star Pumped Storage
OPC Energy
Levinsky College of Education
Naftali Nissan & Sons
Yaakobi Iron for Concrete Company
Zim Urban
Amot Investments
Hutsot Alonim
Margalit S.A. Vehicle
Gabrielim Entrepreneurship and Investments
Globus International Packaging and Shipping
Mega Or
Gadot Group
S.y. shepets Vaknin Building Contractors
Naveh Tamarim Investments
Bit.Dev
Elbit Systems Ew And Sigint- Elisra
Ultima Genomics Israel
Datum Dental
Mata Technologies Ventures III (2021)
Ram Center
Plus500
Camp Dresser & McKee
Britania Israel Hamahzeva Nesher
Menora Mivtachim Insurance
V.D Nahal Novea Yazamut and Holdings
Briga Group
Yan Refael Group Real Estate Investments and Holdings
Parcel 11 in Block 5027 Company
Delek The Israeli Fuel Company
Merchavim Education and Culture Company
Gabay Group
SanDisk
Reisdor
Asden Israel
Microsoft
Shenkar College
Dynamic Yield
Oktopost
Shikun & Binui Real Estate
Gush 3 Mischa (Shaarey Tikva)
Reut Hospital
Wolt Market
Bank Hapoalim
Adama
Tel Aviv University
CarbonBlue
Shefa Yazamut
Prinir
Saliah Rothschild
Acro Real Estate
Oorah Hakitzah Association
Tzifha International
Magen David Adom
Grofit
Avney Rosha Yazamut
Dvir Yazamut
Magab
Farkash Group
Kibutz Nativ Halamed Hey
Jerusalem Gold Hotel
Wolt
Nadav Balila Group
EdgeConneX
Eshel Hayarden
Diurim
Yellow Tree Real Estate
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- Representing Israel Electric Corporation on various matters, including proceedings against the Hadera’s local planning and zoning committee to challenge a betterment levy charge.
- Advising Intel’s Mobileye in the approximately $305m project to establish its new campus in Jerusalem which involves planning and construction and proceedings.
- Advising Amazon on planning issues regarding its sites in Israel, including significant matters pertaining to business licensing and construction completion certificates.
Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.
In December 2023, Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co. boosted its planning and zoning offering through its absorption of real estate and restructuring firm Cohen, Wilchek & Co. Among the new arrivals, new department head Eli Wilchek is considered by some as ‘one of the top three specialists in his field’; he brings to bear an impressive record in advising municipalities, developers and individuals, among others, on zoning approvals, property development, and public procurement. The newly merged group also draws on Ofir Cohen, who specialises in land use and development law, and Ariel Pal.
Praxisleiter:
Eli Wilchek
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ofir Cohen; Ariel Pal; Ravit Cyment
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‘Eli Wilchek is one of the top three specialists in his field. He has the knowledge and the strategy to achieve the client’s goals. He is charismatic and it shows when he speaks in front of the various planning committees.’
Kernmandanten
Israel Aerospace Industries
Israel Electric Company
Prashkovsky Investments and Construction
Bar Ilan University
Local Government Economic Company
Co-Op Blue Square Consumer Cooperative Society
Hadera Municipality
Shafir Civil and Marine Engineering
Migdal Insurance
Israel Canada
Dor Alon Energy in Israel (1988)
Shapir Group
Shapir Quarries 1991
The Baháʼí World Centre
The Israel Land Development Company
Talkar Company
Reality Group
Carasso Real Estate
Reit 1
Rassco
Acro
Shlomo Sixt Real Estate
Benny Naim Kadouri
Gindi Holdings
Dr Fischer
Luxury Apartments
JOEL Jerusalem Oil Exploration
Mifal HaPais
Stations Enterprises
Super NG Natural Gas Distribution Company
Nitsba Holdings 1995
Rani Zim Shopping Centers
Proper Dan
Enav Group
Tabori Enterprises
Avisrur and Sons Initiation and Development
AVN Bernat
Eliahu Shlomo
Bonei Hatichon Urban Renewal
Gideon Bickel
Jack Cuba
Zim Bahari
Mivne Real Estate (KD)
Ezra and Bitzaron
The Builders & Contractors Organization Tel Aviv
Gabay Group
Yaakobi Universal
Etgar Real Estate
Katav Group
Amirey Zichron Yaakov
Rothschild 101
Yuvalim Group
Egged Transportation Company
Lewinsky – Ofer
Goldstein Group Entrepreneurship and Properties (92)
Aka Real Estate
Kibbutz Be’eri
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- Advised Zim Bahari Real Estate on all aspects of developing two significant projects in Petah Tikva.
- Represented Prashkovsky Investments & Construction in connection with permitting and betterment levy procedures for various residential and affordable housing projects.
- Represented Renovo Real Estate in connection with significant reductions in betterment levies, amounting to millions of shekels per plot, for its Tama 38 projects.
S. Horowitz & Co
The planning and zoning practice at S. Horowitz & Co is distinguished by its record in contentious work, where it leverages the firm’s dispute resolution firepower to handle complex planning and construction litigation, including criminal proceedings. The team also advises entrepreneurs, construction companies and local authorities, among others, on approval processes and other non-contentious regulatory matters. The team is led jointly by litigators Amir Caspari and Asaf Rentsler — both of whom contribute experience in land use and planning, construction and development, and administrative law litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Amir Caspari; Asaf Rentsler
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Shay Gimelstein
Kernmandanten
The Committee of Landowners in Kikar Hamedina in Tel Aviv
China State Construction Engineering Corporation
Paz Oil Company
Lime & Stone Production Company
Readymix Industries (Israel)
Sonol Israel
The Orthodox Palestine Society of Holy Land (Jerusalem and East Section)
ICR Israel Canada Reem Holdings (formerly Minrav Projects)
Scientists of The Weizmann Institute of Science.
Village (“Moshav”) Bnei Zion
Rights holders in the Old Train Station (“HaTachana”) complex in Tel Aviv
Carasso Trade Centers
Municipality of Kafr Qasim
Rani Zim Shopping Centers
Gan Hashichmim
Israel Electric Corporation
Gate to Israel
Israel Land Development – Urban Renewal
Dead SeaWorks
Oron Group
Magarei Bnya
Shikun & Binui Real Estate
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- Representing all the rights holders of a private property in Kikar Hamedina, in the planning and execution of the joint development project of a residential complex of more than 450 units in three towers.
- Representing Paz Oil Company in several petitions and claims relating to planning and zoning matters.
- Representing ICR Israel Canada Ram Holdings in a transaction with Samwood Constellation and Kim Lustigman for the full acquisition of the rights of Samwood and Lustigman in the second phase of a real estate project.
Shoob & Co. Law Offices
Planning and zoning work is a mainstay at Shoob & Co. Law Offices with the boutique firm specialising exclusively in real estate, urban planning, construction and urban renewal. The team is equipped to advise on the full range of planning and zoning matters, including permitting issues, the promotion of urban building plans and contentious proceedings. Managing partner Shmuel Shoob fronts the practice and is noted for his experience across the full chain of a real estate project, from planning and zoning and improvement levies, through to construction and corporate transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Shmuel Shoob
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Naama Schiff; Aviad Shoob
Referenzen
‘A very experienced and thorough team. Well known and appreciated in the market. Lawyers are great to deal with, professional and responsive.’
‘A very good team with a strong planning and zoning practice. Shmuel Shoob is a great lawyer, highly recommended.’
‘It stands out for its exceptional combination of legal expertise and client-focused service. The team’s deep understanding of the complexities of property transactions, zoning laws and dispute resolution sets it apart.’
Kernmandanten
Electra Investments, part of the Electra Group
Zemach Hammerman
Armonot Hen
Chen & Itay Gindi Group
Africa Israel Residences
Ramgor Investments
Maimon Group – Arditti Joint Venture
Carasso Real Estate, a division of the Carasso Group
Meorot Assets
Merhavey Development
Thousands of private landowners in large-scale development complexes across the country
Prashkovsky Group
Hazi Hinam Group
Large scale combination agreement at the 1000 Compound in Rishon LeZion with BSR and Mr Tzvi Kuperly
NBS Group
Nisim Eliyahu & Sons
Compilation of private landowners in various real property transactions
Urban Renewal Projects – Expertise
Real Estate Purchase Groups
A group of owners of land in Bat Yam, the largest one of the groups being Shlomo Zevida Assets Re the Bursekai Complex
Zarfati Zvi & Sons
White City Buildings
A group of landowners in a combination agreement with Kardan Real Estate
Mador Bachrach
Mr Eran Glick
Kuperly & Shalom Investments
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- Acting for Carasso Real Estate in two projects, including the Blue Coast Complex in Herzliya for the construction of 13,245 residential units and 864,000 sqm of commercial, employment and office space.
- Acting for the Prashkovsky Group in a combination agreement for a plot in the 1000 Compound in Rishon LeZion, for the construction of 120 residential units at a project value of NIS480m.
- Acting for Ramgor Investments in the promotion of an urban building plan for a large complex in Herzliya for the approval of 110 residential units, as well as commercial and employment spaces, valued at NIS5bn.
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates
The group at Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates frequently acts alongside its real estate and urban renewal teams to advise developers, entrepreneurs, project initiators and others in planning and zoning matters. Well weighted between contentious and non-contentious matters, the practice represents clients before all key regulatory bodies, as well as in litigation. Firm chairman Avi Ben-Yaacov heads the real estate, planning and construction department and supports on a broad spectrum of real estate matters, while next-generation partner Lotem Azulay spearheads the planning and construction area.
Praxisleiter:
Avi Ben-Yaacov; Lotem Azulay
Referenzen
‘The team is always available. I am impressed with its expertise regarding the legal matters that it helps us with. The professionals I deal with are experts in all areas of Israeli commercial real estate law, including purchasing, taxation, ownership, leasing and all other aspects concerning real estate. ’
‘Avi Ben-Yaacov, the managing partner, supports us on a regular basis. Avi’s immense experience and know-how is an important part of our decision-making process and is essential in both setting and reaching our business and financial goals.’
Kernmandanten
Africa Israel Group
Israel Aerospace Industries
Africa hotels
Old School Holdings
Intermor Development
A lot of private landowners
Leumi bank
Gottex-Zara Group
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- Represented Israel Aerospace Industries in the settlement of its rights with Israel Lands Authority regarding a complex adjacent to Ben Gurion Airport.
- Represented Gordon Gas & Chemicals in proceedings before the Tel Aviv Municipality with regards to the latter’s promotion of a new plan for the Tara Complex.
- Advised Africa Israel Residences on initiating and managing projects, including various planning processes.
Gornitzky & Co.
Gornitzky & Co.’s planning and zoning team excels in ‘navigating tricky regulatory processes’, according to some. The team represents clients across the full range of regulatory and contentious matters, including advising on plans and permits, land expropriations and improvement levies. Key contacts include Shlomo Cohen, who steers the overarching real estate, construction and planning department, and Keren Kimchi Nadolny, who heads the planning and zoning area.
Praxisleiter:
Shlomo Cohen; Keren Kimchi Nadolny
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‘The team stands out for its professionalism above all, and also for its attention to detail, extensive expertise and knowledge in a variety of fields, initiating actions and not waiting for the client to ask for them.’
‘Shlomo Cohen is a brilliant man, a man of values, pleasant manners, knowledgeable in the material, and provides the best service of all the law firms I work with.’
‘Gornitzky’s team, led by Keren Kimchi Nadolny, has been invaluable in guiding us through complex planning and construction projects across Israel. It excels at finding practical solutions and navigating tricky regulatory processes. What really stands out is its ability to push forward large-scale projects.’
Kernmandanten
Eitanit
Ofek Holdings (MGA) Ashdod
Av-Gad Kinneret
Dan Public Transportation Company
Salt Of The Earth
Ofer Investments Group
Ofek Sheli Construction & Development
Shikun & Binui Real Estate
Egged Transportation Company
Gav-Yam Land
Refrigeration Warehouses Tel Aviv Wholesale Market
MH Holdings
Summit Real Estate Holdings
Krevis Family
Fattal Hotel Group; Ruth and Daniel Yaacobi; Ron Itzhaki; Ga-Ga Towers
Fortissimo Group
Sela Capital Real Estate
Mehadrin
Rotem Hamidbar Ferma Holdings
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- Advised the Ramat Hovav Power Plant (a partnership of Shikun Binui and Edeltech) in its proceedings and claims against the Israel Land Authority and Israel Electric Corporation.
- Represented Itanit (owned by the Federmann family) in all procedures for the promotion of a plan to change the zoning of private land located on the coast of northern Israel.
- Represented Salt of the Earth Eilat Company in regulating its rights with the Israel Land Authority following a significant zoning change in Eilat.
Miller & Co. Law Office
Real estate and construction boutique Miller & Co. Law Office maintains an active planning and zoning practice that is closely aligned to its urban renewal offering. From its offices in Tel Aviv and Haifa, Yossi Miller’s team represents entrepreneurs, developers and groups of landowners on approval procedures and objection proceedings, among other issues.
Praxisleiter:
Yossi Miller
Kernmandanten
ICR Israel Canada REM Holding
Zvi Zarfati and Sons Construction and Investments
ILDC – Israel Land Development Company
Mivne Group
Abu Ayash Brothers
Eshel Jordan Initiated and Building
Mishan Center
Catholic churches and monasteries in Israel
About 100 landowners in Nesher
Landowners in Zichron Yaakov
Bar and Sons Construction & Development
Apartment owners in “the corner complex” Urban Renewal project, Nahariya
Tambour
Over 50 landowners in real estate expropriations matters throughout Israel
Amiad Water Systems
Zoharhal Management and Properties
Shoshan 26 Construction and Entrepreneurship
Geiger Properties and Investments
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented ICR Israel Canada REM Holding in obtaining planning approval for a large-scale pinui-binui project in Haifa.
- Advised Zvi Zarfati and Sons on various planning and zoning matters, including on the promotion of a new outline plan in Nes Ziona city.
- Advised ILDC Israel Land Development-Urban Renewal on all planning and zoning issues related to a large, mixed-use project in Carmiel.