FBC - Amir Chen Mr. Chen serves as FBC’s Managing Partner and heads the Real Estate and Planning & Zoning Department. He focuses on the planning and execution of large-scale and complex real estate projects, real estate-related financing, and real property tax matters. Mr. Chen is recognized as one of Israel’s leading deal-makers and is consistently ranked by international and domestic indices as one of the pre-eminent Israeli real estate attorneys. Mr. Chen advises and comments upon legislation in the real estate sector and frequently provides interviews, publishes and lectures on current trends in the Israeli real estate market. Mr. Chen serves as Chairman of the Property and Real Estate Committee of the Tel Aviv District of the Israel Bar Association, is a director and the academic coordinator at the Practical Law College, and is the academic director of the advanced real estate management course at the Gazit-Globe Real Estate Institute at the IDC Herzliya. Mr. Chen is active in a number of non-profit organizations and led FBC’s establishment of the Senior Citizen Support and Social Facilitation Clinic at the IDC Herzliya.
FISCHER (FBC & Co.)
FISCHER (FBC & Co.) is a popular choice for large-scale projects due to its deep team, which draws on a deep bench of real estate-focused partners, and its ‘years of experience in providing top-notch service’. A go-to name for many segments of the industry, department head Amir Chen represents all stakeholders in development projects, planning and zoning matters, property sales and leasing transactions and real estate litigation, among other matters. Additional key contacts include Eldad Koresh, who is recommended for real estate transactions; Anat Sterenlib-Molkho, who possesses ’deep and diverse knowledge’; Efraim Levy, who combines strength in real estate, and planning and zoning law; and Omri Shilo, who is noted for development projects. Michal Faktor, Sagi Hammer and next-generation partner Jonathan Tessone are also noted.
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‘The team displays knowledge and experience in drawing up and then negotiating contracts. It always puts the client’s interests at the top. Lawyers demonstrate determination in negotiations to achieve the best outcome for the client.’
‘The team is very professional. The lawyers show maximum availability, professionalism, extensive knowledge, versatility, and creativity and provide answers and solutions to complex transactions.’
‘We have been working with this excellent real estate practice for more than 10 years. The team not only understands the legal points of each project, but lawyers are also business savvy in a way that helps our legal strategy be in line with the broader goals for our company.’
‘Highly skilled, possessing many years of experience in providing top-notch service. A dedicated team, available at all hours. The service provided is expert, fast, and personable. A pleasure working together and highly recommended.’
‘Efraim Levi is an exceptional legal and business partner. He combines a unique combination of EQ and IQ with vast experience, thoroughness, and the ability to get the deal done. We trust him with our most significant challenges, opportunities, and dilemmas. Priceless for every entrepreneur and company at every stage.’
‘The department has extensive practical experience, combining deep proficiency in both the legal field and the business and commercial field of each transaction. The team works in full co-operation with other departments in the firm, which provides our company with complete and holistic legal advice.’
‘Anat Sterenlib-Molkho is a lawyer who gives her all and invests her heart and soul in the client, regardless of the compensation. Anat is with us through fire and water, doing her job with extremely professional abilities. She is an excellent lawyer in the field of real estate, with deep and diverse knowledge.’
Key clients
- Gav-Yam Lands Corp.
- Tidhar Construction
- AFI Group - Africa Israel Residence and Africa Israel Europe
- Reit 1
- Hanan Mor Group Holdings 2006 (Kacham Investments Company)
- Amot Investments
- Tidhar-Harel Menivim Partnership
- Reality Fund
- Allied Real Estate
- Mushlin Group (MASA)
- Azrieli Group
- The Jewish Agency of Israel
- Union Properties
- Acro Real Estate
- Shikun & Binui Real Estate
- Fox-Wizel
- Aura Israel – Entrepreneurship and Investments
- Landa Group
- Clal Industries
- Yitzik Tshuva Group
- Ram Aderet Group
- The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Gazit Globe Israel
- Margolin Holdings
- Sonol Israel - Sonol Real Estate and Investments
- The Silverstein Company
- White City Buildings, JTLV Fund and Isrotel Hotels
- Afula Business Center (ABC)
- Nevet Swiry
- Ybox Real Estate
- Edmond de Rothchild Foundation (IL)
- Azorim
- Sufrin Group
- Z.F. Building Company
- Menora Mivtachim Insurance
- Bezalel trade and construction
- ORT Israel
- Alami Igal & Co
- Talshir Group
- Bank Hapoalim
- United Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
- Israel Discount Bank
- Colmobil
- B.S.R Engineering and Development
- Shagrawi Leibovich Development and Building
- Trigo Group
- Lodzia Rotex Investments
- Ungar Properties
- Waxman Govrin PLDHI Jerusalem building management co.
- Shlomo Sixt
- Gilit
- Tsabarim Entrepreneurship, Development and Investments
- Zvi Sarfati & Sons Investments & Constructions
- Sheled Peled – Enigneering & Assets
- Venn City
- Grofit Construction Company
- Egged Transportation
- Baladi Holdings
- Koof Dallet Yield Real Estate
- LogistiCare
- Vaiizra Real Estate (E.I.)
- Inter Real Estate Company Y.A.
- Geva Real Estate
- Carden Israel
- SolarEdge Technologies
- Adis Marina
- Aka Real Estate Company
- Bat-yam beach co. Entrepreneurship and Development
- Caravan
- ECI Telecom
- Bezalel trade and construction
- Tal.S. Commercial Centers
- A group of Private Sellers
- LTTC Group
- IMI Systems
- Leader Top Capital Finance & Consulting
- Marathon Real Estate Fund
- CPM Group
- G City
- Rav Shachar Properties Company
Work highlights
- Representing Amot Investments and Gav-Yam Lands Corp in the Toha projects, and surrounding complexes, totalling billions of NIS.
- Advising the Tidhar-Harel Partnership on all of its transactions, totalling billions of NIS.
- Acting for REIT 1 on all of its transactions.
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Mr. Tessone is a partner in the firm's Real Estate Department. Mr. Tessone advises on real estate transactions, both local and international, including counseling to real estate entrepreneurs in a wide range of enterprises and transactions, advising on urban renewal projects, establishment of real estate investment funds and representing of various builders and purchase groups, and providing day-to-day consulting to numerous companies. Mr. Tessone provides clients with thorough legal counseling while advising on all stages of the real estate transaction, from the initiation and land purchase, advising on the license and financing procedures, engagement with builders and consultants, through to the project's completion, including representation before various authorities including Israeli Land Authority, Tax authorities, municipalities and appeal committees.
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Amir Chen