Gornitzky & Co.’s planning and zoning team excels in ‘navigating tricky regulatory processes’, according to some. The team represents clients across the full range of regulatory and contentious matters, including advising on plans and permits, land expropriations and improvement levies. Key contacts include Shlomo Cohen, who steers the overarching real estate, construction and planning department, and Keren Kimchi Nadolny, who heads the planning and zoning area.
Testimonials
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‘The team stands out for its professionalism above all, and also for its attention to detail, extensive expertise and knowledge in a variety of fields, initiating actions and not waiting for the client to ask for them.’
‘Shlomo Cohen is a brilliant man, a man of values, pleasant manners, knowledgeable in the material, and provides the best service of all the law firms I work with.’
‘Gornitzky's team, led by Keren Kimchi Nadolny, has been invaluable in guiding us through complex planning and construction projects across Israel. It excels at finding practical solutions and navigating tricky regulatory processes. What really stands out is its ability to push forward large-scale projects.’
‘Compared to other firms we’ve worked with, Gornitzky’s team combines deep legal knowledge with a proactive and creative approach. They’re always thinking ahead and offering solutions that work for us.’
‘Keren Kimchi Nadolny is a standout. She’s practical, sharp, and always available when we need her. We value her ability to think outside the box and get things done, especially in complex projects. Her leadership and attention to detail have made a huge difference in moving our projects forward.’
Key clients
- Eitanit
- Ofek Holdings (MGA) Ashdod
- Av-Gad Kinneret
- Dan Public Transportation Company
- Salt Of The Earth
- Ofer Investments Group
- Ofek Sheli Construction & Development
- Shikun & Binui Real Estate
- Egged Transportation Company
- Gav-Yam Land
- Refrigeration Warehouses Tel Aviv Wholesale Market
- MH Holdings
- Summit Real Estate Holdings
- Krevis Family
- Fattal Hotel Group; Ruth and Daniel Yaacobi; Ron Itzhaki; Ga-Ga Towers
- Fortissimo Group
- Sela Capital Real Estate
- Mehadrin
- Rotem Hamidbar Ferma Holdings
Work highlights
- Advised the Ramat Hovav Power Plant (a partnership of Shikun Binui and Edeltech) in its proceedings and claims against the Israel Land Authority and Israel Electric Corporation.
- Represented Itanit (owned by the Federmann family) in all procedures for the promotion of a plan to change the zoning of private land located on the coast of northern Israel.
- Represented Salt of the Earth Eilat Company in regulating its rights with the Israel Land Authority following a significant zoning change in Eilat.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Shlomo Cohen, Keren Kimchi Nadolny