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.
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‘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.’
‘The lawyers at the firm, with whom we work, are excellent, thorough professionals, who leave nothing to chance and examine all data and matters thoroughly.’
‘In addition to the professional quality described above, these are people with whom it is pleasant to cooperate and consult on the relevant professional issues while providing mutual respect.’
Key clients
- 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
Work highlights
- 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.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Sharon Petel
Other key lawyers
Talia Blazer; Ben Hameiri