Firms To Watch: Planning and zoning

From its offices in Tel Aviv and Haifa, boutique firm Miller & Co. Law Office handles a significant volume of planning and zoning work, with a focus on urban renewal, municipal tax and land expropriation matters.

Planning and zoning in Israel

Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm

A destination practice for planning and zoning, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm houses ‘one of the best teams in Israel’. The group enjoys a dominant position in each of the residential, commercial, office and hotel fields, where it routinely appears before all regulatory authorities, including planning and construction committees and appeals committees. Avi Porten is a stand-out planning and zoning expert and co-heads the department alongside Eyal Mamo, who is also a prominent specialist. The group additionally includes Asher Seliger; who specialises in criminal planning and zoning proceedings; Kira Lerner; who is noted for her expertise in municipal proceedings; and up-and-coming partner, Barak Schwarz.

Practice head(s):

Avi Porten; Eyal Mamo


Other key lawyers:

Asher Seliger; Kira Lerner; Barak Schwarz; Dana Fried Oshriel; Avi Sheferman


Testimonials

‘A professional team, one of the best teams in Israel, if not the best. Lawyers are experts in their field. Very good to excellent service and co-operation.’

‘The team was extremely approachable and available. It has represented us throughout the legal process, which has lasted for over 10 years and continues, with professionalism and expertise that has helped us and improved our position and status.’

‘Our team is led by Eyal Mamo and Dana Fried Oshriel. Both of them, in addition to their prominent knowledge and expertise, are approachable and always give us the feeling that they are there for us.’

‘The legal team at the Agmon law firm stands out for its exemplary client-focused approach, which is evident in its courteous proceedings, patience, and availability at all times. This has contributed to creating a work environment that is both pleasant and professionally efficient.’

‘Avi Porten and Barak Schwarz have been providing legal services to us for many years. They offer comprehensive legal services, including services in the field of real estate law, planning, and construction. Within this framework, attorneys Porten and Schwartz have demonstrated extensive expertise.’

‘A very professional and dedicated team. Lawyers are very knowledgeable and are willing to fight for the case.’

‘Partners are personally involved in actual cases, are familiar with the details, up-to-date, and available 24/7.’

Key clients

Mateh Yehuda


The Builders Association of Israel


Fattal hotels


ICC Jerusalem International Convention Centre


Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corporation


Energix Group


ICL Corporate (Israel Chemicals)


Sha’are Zedek Medical Centre


Rothshtein Construct & Asset


Zion Oil & 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


The Economic Company for the Development of the Modi’in Region


KBA Town Builders Group


Galil Maaravi


Milomor Group


Israel Nature and Parks Authority


Sanz Foundation


Veridis Environment


Work highlights


  • Acting for Bezeq before courts, licensing committees, district planning and construction committees, in all matters pertaining to real estate, planning and construction.
  • Acting for Mei Hof Carmel Co-operative Association in the planning process relating to projects to build floating photovoltaic installations in reservoirs in the Carmel area.
  • Advising Reality Fund on the Ma’on Project in Tel Aviv, which involves the repurposing of the facility into a modern residential complex with commercial, residential, and public facilities to be built on top of a future metro station.

Arnon, Tadmor-Levy

The planning and zoning group at Arnon, Tadmor-Levy impresses with its ability to ‘find creative solutions for planning and promoting projects’. With extensive experience in representing both private and public-sector entities, the practice’s broad client list spans a broad scope of public authorities and municipalities alongside construction groups and private supporters, among others. Key contacts include high-profile name Aner Hefetz, who specialises in planning and construction law; Shoam Keren, who heads the zoning team; Ron Tzin, who focuses on planning, zoning and environmental work; and Hagit Bavly, whose premier real estate expertise additionally spans planning matters. Also recommended are Naftali Nir and Goor Koren.

Other key lawyers:

Aner Hefetz; Hagit Bavly; Asaf Eylon; Naftali Nir; Goor Koren; Shoam Kerem; Sigal Shapira; Ron Tzin


Testimonials

‘The planning and zoning department of the firm, headed by Aner Hefetz, accompanies 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 provided 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.’

‘The team’s wide knowledge, openness to discussions, very good understanding of regulation and the law, and its sense of calm enables it to make good decisions and provide good advice.’

‘I had the pleasure of working with Shoam Keren. She is extremely talented, experienced and creative in solving complicated legal problems. Shoam was very dedicated to the case, and had innovative ideas on how to manage the situation when the facts were against us.’

‘The team thinks creatively and out of the box and in co-operation with our company’s internal legal team and, together, they find creative solutions for planning and promoting projects.’

‘Shoam Keren finds unique solutions that assist in the efficient execution of the project. At the same time, she advises the legal team from her unique POV, which takes in a broad legal, planning and economic perspective, in order to optimize the project.’

‘My primary points of contact are Naftali Nir and Goor Koren. I have consistently observed them to exhibit a commendable level of efficiency, professionalism, and unwavering dedication. I consider myself fortunate to work with Naftali and Goor, who I regard as invaluable assets to my business.’

‘A very dedicated and professional team, available at any time, closing all loose ends, providing very personal attention.’

Key clients

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)


Gazit Globe


Apartment for Rent – The Governmental Company for Housing and Rental


Ramat Gan Municipality


Netivot Municipality


Melisron


Delek Group


Sufrin Group


Azorim Construction (1965)


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)


Association for the Well Being of Israel’s Soldiers


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. (THCC) and Shanghai Jianke Engineering Consulting co. (JKEC)


Amidar Israel National Housing Company


Kardan Real Estate


Work highlights


  • Successfully advised the Evangelical Episcopal Church in Jerusalem on its petition to the Supreme Court on the issue of granting an exemption from the improvement levy to non-profit public institutions that sell properties and land.
  • Advised the Knesset of Israel on the procedures for approving a plan to expand and double the area of the Parliament Building.
  • Advised a China-based planning and construction company that was chosen to plan a major project in the Dead Sea.

Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co

According to sources, Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Coacts as a partner to clients, not only a legal adviser’. The team supports entrepreneurs and corporations across the full range of planning and zoning issues, from the promotion of national master plans, through to complex administrative law matters and criminal proceedings. Sector specialist Haim Waintrob maintains a comprehensive planning and zoning practice, which spans the residential, commercial, energy, and infrastructure segments, among others. Ronen Yardeni is also a high-profile figure in the market and brings to bear significant experience in Tama 38 projects.

Practice head(s):

Haim Waintrob; Ronen Yardeni


Testimonials

‘The team acts as a partner to clients, not only a legal adviser, it is caring, knowledgeable, skilled and responsive. The team is includes several outstanding partners and great associates.’

‘Ronen Yardeni is a specialist in the field and a great litigator. Erez Kaminitz is clever, understands the law and the practice.’

Key clients

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 (ILDC)


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


Work highlights


  • Acting for Oranim in many large-scale projects, including a residential-commercial project in Ramat Hasharon, and a senior citizens housing project in Rishon LeZion.
  • Acting for Yochananof in an objection to the national plan 101A – Metro line M1S.
  • Acting for Shikun & Binui Renewable Energy on all aspects of planning & zoning regarding large-scale renewable energy projects, including solar projects, in Be’er Yaacov and Dimona.

FISCHER (FBC & Co.)

Lawyers at FISCHER (FBC & Co.)never say never but always try to find the way to the best solution’, according to satisfied clients. The team provides full-service support to planning and zoning clients, often teaming up with the wider firm’s real estate, environmental law and litigation practices to offer comprehensive advice on multifaceted or complex work. Key names among the enviably deep bench include Tali Salton-Yeshua, who contributes extensive experience in precedent-setting issues before appeals committees and courts; Galit Shitzer, whose expertise spans residential, commercial, and industrial matters; Efrat Sharon, noted for her record in representing both local municipalities and private clients; managing partner Amir Chen; and next-generation partner Jonathan Libchik.

Practice head(s):

Tali Salton-Yeshua; Galit Shitzer; Efrat Sharon


Other key lawyers:

Amir Chen; Jonathan Libchik; Shilo Hershkovits; Alona Korman Gafni


Testimonials

‘A team comprised of professionals demonstrating up-to-date knowledge, an above-and-beyond attitude, adherence to schedules and familiarity with the market, particularly Tali Salton-Yeshua and Jonathan Libchik.’

‘A very professional team; dedicated and up-to-date with court decisions. Lawyers provide sharp representation, very efficient work and great work skills.’

‘The team has broad knowledge and understanding of the relevant laws and practices, as well as experience and familiarity with precedents. The team is also up to date on the public authorities’ and planning boards’ decisions.’

‘We value lawyers for their ability to apply knowledge and experience in finding creative solutions to problems and challenges.’

‘The team thinks outside of the box and never gives up. Lawyers never say never but always try to find the way to the best solution.’

Key clients

Africa Israel Group


Africa Israel Residences


The Tidhar Group


Amot Investments


Aura Israel – Initiating & Investments


Azrieli Group


REIT 1


Bank Hapoalim


Clal Industries


Itzik Tshuva Group


G City Ltd. (Formally Gazit Globe)


Reality Investment Funds


Lodzia Rotex Investments


Menora 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 ltd.


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


Tsabarim Entrepreneurship, Development, and Investments


Yuvalim


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


Work highlights


  • Advising many major real estate clients (including Tidhar Group, Acro Real Estate and Israel Canada) in filing objections against the comprehensive plan for the western industrial zone in Herzliya.
  • Representing various groups of private clients in dozens of objections to the consolidation and division tables of several plans in the North-West district in Tel Aviv, known as the ‘3700’ template.
  • Facilitating a large number of city building plans that were approved over the past year, involving hundreds of thousands of square metres of land designated for residences, offices, commerce and more.

Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.

Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. acts for a varied mix of entrepreneurs, construction groups, infrastructure clients and property owners on planning and zoning work. The team covers all key real estate spheres, including residential, urban renewal, infrastructure and industrial projects, where it advises on the full life cycle of matters, from proceedings for the approval of master zoning plans, through to complex litigation. Levy Amitay and Avi Arad co-lead the overarching real estate, planning and construction department; both handle planning issues and real estate transactions. The planning and construction sub-practice is led jointly by Orna Verhovsky and Sagiv Hanin. Real estate head Israel Aziel is also noted.

Practice head(s):

Levy Amitay; Avi Arad; Israel Aziel; Orna Verhovsky; Sagiv Hanin


Other key lawyers:

Eyal Shakiv


Key clients

A. Adler Properties


Amazon


Amot Investments


Angel Bakeries


AOL


Apartment for Rent – Rental Housing Government Company


Ariel Properties, Management


Ashdod Bonded


Aspen Group


Association for the Welfare of Israeli Soldiers (AWIS)


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


Bayside Land Corporation (Gav-Yam)


BE Drugstores


Be’er Sheva Municipality


Bezeq


Big Shopping Centers


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


“Ezra Lemarpe”


Gad Nazareth Mor


Gal Nave Real Estate


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


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 (ICR)


Israel Railways


Israeli Properties Rental Corporation (ISPRO)


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 (MDA)


Maman Group


Marine Ties Investment Ltd


Massad-Oz Management & Engineering


Mehadrin Ltd. and Pri Or


Mekorot Water Company


Menivim – The New REIT


MI CompanyB.V


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


Ora, a cooperative agricultural community


Otonomo Technologies


Overseas Commerce


Pardes Savings Kadima


Paz Ashdod Refinery


Peretz Boney Hanegev


Petah Tikva Municipality, Petah Tikva Development Company


Property and Building Group


Rafael Feed Mills


Ramat Hasharon Municipality


Rami Levi Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006


Rami Shabiru Engineering Construction and Investments


Reality Investment Funds


Refael Nadlan (Refael Real Estate Group)


Rentit


Representing dozens of private clients in various planning matters.


Rompart Israel


Rozio Group


Ruppin Academic Center


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)


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.E. Menivim


Yochananoff Supermarkets


Yossi Avrahami Civil Engineering Works


Yuval Alon


Zemach Hammerman


Zim Urban


Zohar & Zafrir Sharbat


Work highlights


  • Advising Canada Israel Group on the planning and zoning aspects of several large-scale, mixed-use projects amounting to billions of NIS.
  • Advising major government companies, such as Ayalon Highways and Netivei Israel, on complex planning and zoning aspects of large-scale national infrastructure projects.
  • Advising Zim Urban on advancing the plans of multiple significant projects and on all related matters.

Meitar law offices

Housing a standalone planning and construction offering, Meitar Law Offices’ group draws on dedicated specialists in the field. The team is routinely engaged to advise on major projects in the residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and energy sectors, where it leverages experience in representing both private and public-sector clients. Go-to department head Tamar Migdal is ‘very well-known and respected in the industry’; she is equipped to handle all stages of planning and zoning procedures, with specialist expertise in land expropriation law and challenging betterment and development levies. Lior Levi is also highly regarded for his focus on planning law, including advising on approval processes and contentious matters.

Practice head(s):

Tamar Migdal


Other key lawyers:

Lior Levi


Testimonials

‘We recommend the team for its high-level expertise and good availability. A one-stop-shop.’

‘Tamar Migdal is very experienced and possesses vast knowledge. She is very well-known and respected in the industry.’

Key clients

Elad Israel Residences


Amot Investments


Reality Investment Fund


Yh Dimri Construct & Develop


B.S.R. Engineering & Development


Acro Real Estate


Ramat Hasharon municipality and the local committee of Ramat Hasharon


Shufersal


Cross Israel Highway (Highway No. 6)


Ackerstein Industries


The Economic Company for Bnei Brak


Azrieli Group


Reuven Ella Holdings Ltd. And Issta Lines


Mivne Group


JTLV Investments


JVP – Jerusalem Venture Partners


Metropolis P.A.A. 2011 Urban Renewal


Ezra & Bitzaron


Intergamma


Oron Group


Work highlights


  • Advising Acro Real Estate on various matters, including licensing, planning, and representation across diverse projects such as urban renewal initiatives.
  • Advising B.S.R. Engineering and Development on zoning procedures for HaArgazim’s ‘northern compound’, an urban renewal project of 1,800 housing units, alongside a displacement framework for the existing neighbourhood.
  • Acting for Cross Israel Highway (Highway No. 6) on all regulatory and statutory aspects concerning its development, including representation before the National Committee and objection hearings.

Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary

The planning and zoning department at Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary is structured into five sub-groups covering real estate and construction; real estate planning and zoning; municipalities and local authorities; environmental law; and urban renewal. In this way, the practice spans the full range of related matters, with a notable focus on contentious work. Team head Yuval Gal-On additionally steers the administrative law department and is noted for his extensive experience in planning proceedings. Dan Or specialises in planning, building, zoning, and environmental protection.

Practice head(s):

Yuval Gal-On


Other key lawyers:

Dan Or


Key clients

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


Bat Yam Beach Towers


Chen Hamakom


Keren Nadlan


Kiryat Shmona Local Planning and Building Committee


Local Building and Planning Committee Givatayim


Rotem Technologies and Ecological Solutions


Shikun & Binui Real Estate


Work highlights


  • Representing SAB Management Enterprise and Investments in proceedings against the Israel Lands Authority over a breach of an agreement over agricultural areas in Ashkelon.
  • Acting for Yakhin-Affect in opposing the published national infrastructure plan stipulating that a high voltage line would run through its site causing major damage to historic buildings.
  • Representing the Nahariya Village Co-operative of Agricultural Settlement in opposing the method of pricing of land in the Nahariya area that was rezoned from agricultural to residential status.

AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co

AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co’s planning and zoning team exhibits adept handling of planning and licensing procedures, as well as litigation before administrative authorities and courts. Well-versed across a range of residential, commercial, infrastructure and energy projects, the group also stands out for its complementary municipal tax offering. Yacov Cohen works across all aspects of real estate law, with a focus on planning and construction; he co-leads the department together with head of the firm, Amir Amar.

Practice head(s):

Amir Amar; Yacov Cohen


Testimonials

‘The team is attentive and lawyers demonstrate great accessibility.’

Key clients

Nesher Israel Cement Enterprises


Shapir Industries


Aura Israel Development and Investments


PHI Networks


Delek – The Israel Fuel Corporation


Gindi Tower Tel Aviv


The Bazan Group


Ono Academic College


Chevron Corporation (Formerly Noble Energy Mediterranean)


Kavim Public Transportation


Bank Hapoalim


Ashtrom Group


Adama Agan


Israel National Gas Lines Company


“Meuhedet” Health Services


Gabay Group


Africa Israel Group


BIG Shopping Centers


Israel Electric Corporation


MaxStock


Mishan


Kesher Rent A Car (Hertz)


A. I. america israel investments


Isras Investment Company


Ohana Group DS 1998 Project Management and Initiation


Work highlights


  • Advising Shapir Industries on the construction of the light rail in Jerusalem, including representation in a legal battle against a group trying to prevent the construction of a concrete plant that is highly necessary for the project.
  • Acting for the Bazan Group in legal proceedings connected to an outline plan for changing the face of Haifa Bay, which is in the preparation stages.
  • Representing the Bazan Group in filing a petition concerning Bazan’s right to keep operating until the future plan for Haifa Bay comes into action.

Herzog Fox & Neeman

The planning, construction and municipal taxation team at Herzog Fox & Neeman is equipped to advise on the full range of planning and zoning matters, with an emphasis on approval processes and licensing, municipal taxation, land expropriation and criminal proceedings. Sharon Petel maintains a broad real estate practice, with a focus on representing construction companies and entrepreneurs on planning and construction matters, including litigation. Up-and-coming partner Talia Blazer specialises in municipal taxation, including property tax, development levies and betterment levies.

Practice head(s):

Sharon Petel


Other key lawyers:

Talia Blazer


Testimonials

‘We recommend the team for its personal attention. Very high availability. Fair calculation of working hours. Expertise. Providing professional security to the customer, particularly Sharon Petel.’

‘Lawyers possess wide professional knowledge and provide availability and personal attention.’

‘An office with a lot of experience, and an emphasis on professionalism.’

‘Sharon Petel is a professional lawyer. Understands many areas extensively. Sharon has vast knowledge and experience in advising on expropriation issues representing both land/rights-owners and the relevant authorities. Sharon also advises on damage claims resulting from planning programmes.’

Key clients

Reality Investment 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 (CDM)


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


Work highlights


  • Advised Intel’s Mobileye on planning and construction matters regarding its new campus in Jerusalem, and also on proceedings regarding objections, appeals, a petition, and an appeal that was submitted to the Supreme Court against the building permit of the project.
  • Successfully represented Israel Electric Corporation in proceedings against the local planning and zoning committee of Hadera challenging a betterment levy charge of NIS592m.
  • Advised Gush 3 Mischa (Shaarey Tikva) on a plan for a new neighbourhood in Elkana, which will connect Elkana with Shaar Shomron.

M. Firon & Co Advocates and Notaries

M. Firon & Co Advocates and Notaries’ diverse planning and zoning practice is reflected in its broad client roster, which spans government ministries, state-owned enterprises, real estate developers, private landowners and publicly traded companies. With experience across all core real estate segments, the group is primarily recognised for its activity in urban renewal projects as well as in contentious proceedings. Barak Keinan is recommended for his focus on planning, construction and urban renewal work. Kais Nasser and Dana Biran are also key contacts.

Practice head(s):

Itzhak Narkiss; Tamar Firon-Smorodinsky; Barak Keinan; Kais Nasser; Dana Biran


Testimonials

‘The team stands out for its proficiency, adjustment to client needs, professionalism, availability and compliance with schedules.’

‘Kais Nasser is a professional lawyer, who is always available, and provides precise explanations that anyone can understand, even non-lawyers.’

Key clients

Elbit Systems


Ashdar Building Company


Dan Hotels


Ashtrom


Ken Hator Construction and Engineering


Metropolis Urban Development


The Greek Catholic Patriarchate


Arsuf Kedem


Many private owners


Netzer Hazani


Nativ Group


Av Gad


Elad Group


Work highlights


  • Representing Ashdar and Ashdar Boutique in approximately 100 different urban renewal projects, which will include thousands of new residential units.
  • Representing Clalit Health Services in various planning and zoning matters, including in proceedings before the High Court of Justice concerning the proposed route for the M3 metro line.
  • Advising the local council of Iksal regarding a plan to establish an employment and commercial zone in order to encourage women’s employment, among other benefits.

S. Horowitz & Co

Particularly well-positioned to handle contentious work, S. Horowitz & Co’s signature litigation offering marks it as a key contender for complex planning, zoning and construction disputes. Among its key clients in this sphere, the team represents Paz Oil company in various petitions and claims, as well as Lime & Stone Production Company and Readymix Industries (Israel). On the non-contentious front, the group advises on an array of planning approvals, licensing and other regulatory matters. The department is led jointly by litigators Amir Caspari and Asaf Rentsler.

Practice head(s):

Amir Caspari; Asaf Rentsler


Key clients

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


Work highlights


  • Representing all the rights holders of a private property in Kikar Hamedina in the planning and execution of the joint development project of a luxury 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, totalling tens of millions of NIS.
  • Advising ICR Israel Canada Reem Holdings on a transaction with Samwood Construction and Kim Lustigman for the acquisition of the rights of Samwood and Lustigman in the second phase of a real estate project in Jerusalem, valued at $373m.

Shoob & Co. Law Offices

Shoob & Co. Law Offices’ recent merger with Tzvi Shoob should prove particularly fruitful on the planning and zoning side, with the latter firm specialising in real estate, planning, building, and zoning work. The combined group is well-primed to advise developers and management companies on a wide range of building permits, expropriation law, plan approvals and contentious matters. Shmuel Shoob’s practice encompasses all key areas of real estate, including land-use reassignment, municipal taxation, expropriations, and litigation. Tzvika Shoob is also recommended for planning and zoning issues.

Practice head(s):

Shmuel Shoob; Tzvika Shoob


Other key lawyers:

Naama Schiff; Aviad Shoob


Key clients

Organization of rights holders at the New Central Bus Terminal in Tel Aviv and 200 individual rights holders


Israel Teachers’ Union


Carmeli – Yoliad


Pendom


Sadash – Petrol and Oil Agents


Hayarkon Holdings and Rubinstein Family


Bar Yehuda Engineers


Mevo Negba Ltd. and the Brunner Family


Rav Hen Theatres Ltd. and the Greidinger Family


Thousands of private landowners in large-scale development complexes across the country


Zaberko Building, Holding and Initiation


Mr. Hezki Gross, Real Property Appraiser – representative of landowners


Mr. Yitzhak Haimovitz and private landowners


Calanyot and Aharonson Family


Adv. Yehiel Gelman, Trustee


Ms. Orit Bar Levi and Mr. Yaki Hasson


Mr. Rafi Shechter


Electra Investments, part of the Electra Group


Zemach Hammerman


Armonot Hen


Chen & Itay Gindi Group


Africa Israel Residences


Carasso Real Estate, a division of the Carasso Group


Meorot Assets


Merhavey Development


White City Buildings


Urban Renewal Projects – Expertise


Compilation of private landowners in various real property transactions


A group of landowners in a combination agreement with Kardan Real Estate


Ramgor Investments


Purchase Groups of Real Property


Zarfati Zvi & Sons


Prashkovsky Group


A group of owners of land in Bat Yam, the largest one of the group being Shlomo Zevida Assets, Re the Bursekai Complex


Mador Bachrach


Mr. Eran Glick


Kuperley & Shalom Investments


Work highlights


  • Representing the Organisation of rights holders at the New Central Bus Terminal in Tel Aviv, and 200 individual rights holders, in various matters, including on the promotion of a comprehensive urban building plan for the Tel Aviv Central Bus Terminal.
  • Representing the Israel Teachers’ Union in settlement negotiations with the Israel Land Administration in a dispute over a plot in north Tel Aviv designated for the construction of a Teachers’ Center, with a potential value of NIS700m.
  • Representing Sadash – Petrol and Oil Agents in expropriation proceedings and compensation claims, under Section 197 of the Planning and Building Law, against Israel Roads in connection with the expansion of Highway 4.