Adv Amir Chen > FISCHER (FBC & Co.) > Tel Aviv, Israel > Lawyer Profile

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.

FISCHER (FBC & Co.)’s real estate practice is commended by many as ‘the best in Israel in all aspects’. As one of the largest groups in the market, it is widely admired for its deep bench as well as for its expertise across all key subsectors, including planning and zoning, property acquisitions and disposals, urban renewal projects, real estate finance and commercial leasing. Managing partner Amir Chen spearheads the department and is widely recognised as a leading light. Other highly regarded names include Anat Sterenlib-Molkho and Omri Shilo, both of whom specialise in construction projects; Eldad Koresh, who is a seasoned specialist in real estate transactions; and Efraim Levy, whose broad transactional practice also takes in real estate taxation. The team further includes Michal Faktor (‘excellent at devising solutions’), Sagi Hammer (‘practical and wise’), and up-and-coming partner Jonathan Tessone.