Planning and zoning

Herzog Fox & Neeman

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
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
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
Tzifha International
Magen David Adom
Grofit
Avney Rosha Yazamut
Dvir Yazamut
Magab
Farkash Group
Kibutz Nativ Halamed Hey
Jerusalem Gold Hotel
Wolt
Nadav Balila Group
EdgeConneX
Eshel Hayarden
Diurim
Yellow Tree Real Estate

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.