The planning and construction department at AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co assists with infrastructure, residential and commercial project-related planning and licensing procedures. The team also covers licensing processes and land betterment tax issues, along with handling litigation before the administrative courts and the High Court of Justice. Yacov Cohen‘s wide-ranging expertise includes planning, construction, licensing, infrastructure, environmental protection, and litigation, and Alon Edelman is a municipal taxation specialist. The practice further includes Orly Vidan, Vardit Tal Dvir, and Tamir Tabib.
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Key clients
- Shapir Industries
- Dizengoff Tel Aviv 176
- Aura Israel Development and Investments
- PHI Networks
- The Bazan Group
- Israel Electric Corporation
- Bank Hapoalim
- Meuhedet
- BIG Shopping Centers
- Gindi Tower Tel Aviv
- Ofek Holdings
- MaxStock
Work highlights
Assisting The Bazan Group with proceedings before the planning authorities, in relation to the rehabilitation of the Bazan complex in Haifa Bay.
Represented PHI Networks and Netivey Ayalon in overturning the Herzliya Municipality’s demand for a betterment levy payment of NIS 3.5 million, in relation to the installation of cellular communication facilities on lighting poles.
Acting for Bnei Brak residents (Rivka Blei) in a high-profile dispute concerning a residential project in Bnei Brak, involving proceedings before the District Planning and Building Appeals Committee.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Orly Vidan
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Vardit Tal Dvir
Practice head
Yacov Cohen
Other key lawyers
Alon Edelman; Orly Vidan; Vardit Tal Dvir; Tamir Tabib