Real estate and construction

Gornitzky & Co.

The real estate team at Gornitzky & Co. is ‘composed of deal makers who find solutions to any problem’, according to some. Leveraging experience in all stages of real estate development, the group advises on planning and zoning, construction projects, real estate transactions, and day-to-day commercial matters. Department head Shlomo Cohen is a ’standout in the field’ and his broad practice encompasses real estate transactions, planning and zoning law, real estate taxation, and litigation. Other senior practitioners include Eyal Marom, who specialises in construction projects; Lior Relevy, who is noted for transactional work, including real estate acquisitions and disposals, property portfolio management, and leasing matters; Shiri Shani, who is recommended for project development; and Itai Itzkovich, who has an emphasis on commercial and residential real estate projects.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘An amazing law firm with creativity and knowledge.’
‘Shlomo Cohen is the best real estate lawyer in the country. He is my number 1 choice for any complex real estate deals in Israel. Smart, sophisticated and pleasant to work with.’
‘The firm's real estate team is excellent, very experienced, skilled and knowledgeable. It is dedicated to providing top-notch legal services and best results.’
‘Shlomo Cohen’s professionalism, integrity, and dedication to excellence make him a standout in the field. His ability to think outside the box and offer creative solutions sets him and his team apart from others in the industry.’
‘A highly professional and very attentive team. Lawyers are highly professional and very motivated and engaged.’
‘The team excels in tax and real estate law, is very knowledgeable, provides outstanding service, and is composed of deal makers who find solutions to any problem.’

Key clients

Melisron
Gav-Yam Land
Ofer Investments Group
Tshuva Group: Elad Israel Residence; Delek Sea Maagan; Elad hotels; Elad Dead Sea Hotels; Tashluz Poleg and Sharon Tshuva Holdings (2011)
Vitania
Amdocs Israel
Shikun and Binui Real Estate
Egged Transportation Company
Dan Public Transportation
Fattal Hotels
Ofek Sheli Building and Development
Phoenix Insurance Company, White City Buildings
Clal Insurance Ltd. (TASE: CLIS)
Property and Building Corp
Ramat Hovav Power Station - partnership with Shikun & Binui and Edeltech
Arison Group.
Amad Real Estate Development and Investments
Getter Group
Megureit Israel - Residential Real Estate Investment Trust
Geva Real Estate
Shufersal
Guy & Doron Levy Engineering, Construction Investment
Danya Cebus
Israel Canada (t.r)
A.T City Reconstruction Company - Israel
Fortissimo Capital
Sphera Funds Management
Nice
Emilia Group
Yossi Avrahami Civil Engineering Works
Merkaz Yeshivot Bnei Akiva
BST Group
S.B.T. Logistics
Iron Nadlan
Baruch Sun-Chen Initiative and Marketing
Breeze Ashdod Warehousing and Logistics
The Karta Group: A.R. Karta Center Givat Shaul
Gishmei Chaim
The Hagit Power Station – a partnership between Shikun & Binui and Edeltech
Reindeer Energy
Strauss family: Mr. Adi Strauss and Mrs. Irit Strauss.
Mishab Housing Construction & Development
Nevo Dori Management and Initiative
L'eoreal Israel
Naaman Group
Shagrawi Building and Construction (SBC)
Delek Motors
Bait Bakfar
Matalon Family
Phoenicia Flat Glass Industries
Bet Elazraki Children’s Home
Maimon Group.; Manor Urban Renewal
Mishan Center
A.S Yagel Investments & Construction
Ben David Group; A.L.A Pearl Limited Partnership

Work highlights

Advised Gav-Yam Land on various matters, including on three transactions totalling over NIS1bn.
Advised Melisron on various matters, including on real estate acquisitions, lease agreements, management agreements, and more.
Advised Delek Group on several transactions, including on the NIS250m acquisition of a 44.4% stake of Maabarot Products.