Planning and zoning

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.

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Testimonials

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‘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.