The group at Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates frequently acts alongside its real estate and urban renewal teams to advise developers, entrepreneurs, project initiators and others in planning and zoning matters. Well weighted between contentious and non-contentious matters, the practice represents clients before all key regulatory bodies, as well as in litigation. Firm chairman Avi Ben-Yaacov heads the real estate, planning and construction department and supports on a broad spectrum of real estate matters, while next-generation partner Lotem Azulay spearheads the planning and construction area.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is always available. I am impressed with its expertise regarding the legal matters that it helps us with. The professionals I deal with are experts in all areas of Israeli commercial real estate law, including purchasing, taxation, ownership, leasing and all other aspects concerning real estate. ’

  • ‘Avi Ben-Yaacov, the managing partner, supports us on a regular basis. Avi's immense experience and know-how is an important part of our decision-making process and is essential in both setting and reaching our business and financial goals.’

Key clients

  • Africa Israel Group
  • Israel Aerospace Industries
  • Africa hotels
  • Old School Holdings
  • Intermor Development
  • A lot of private landowners
  • Leumi bank
  • Gottex-Zara Group

Work highlights

  • Represented Israel Aerospace Industries in the settlement of its rights with Israel Lands Authority regarding a complex adjacent to Ben Gurion Airport.
  • Represented Gordon Gas & Chemicals in proceedings before the Tel Aviv Municipality with regards to the latter's promotion of a new plan for the Tara Complex.
  • Advised Africa Israel Residences on initiating and managing projects, including various planning processes.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Lotem Azulay
Weksler, Bregman & Co., Advocates

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Avi Ben-Yaacov, Lotem Azulay