Global Guide 2026 : Israel
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Provided by Gornitzky & Co
Dispute ResolutionGornitzky & Co. offers an experienced Environment team that provides our clients with legal advice relating to the many different commercial, financial and regulatory aspects of environmental law. We represent corporate clients in complex environmental litigation cases before the Israeli courts and act in their defense in cases of private actions, class actions, regulatory compliance lawsuits, administrative proceedings and other actions brought by environmental and government entities.
Our Environment team also counsels clients on licensing matters, environmental aspects of large scale infrastructure projects (such as desalination plants and paving of central highways), statutory and regulatory consents for development and public infrastructure tenders, real estate transactions and other projects.
We also advise some of Israel’s largest industrial plants and financial institutions on potential project risks and the implementation of environmental risk management solutions.
The firm’s Environment practice is enhanced by our expertise in additional practice areas, such as Energy and Natural Resources, Cleantech and Litigation. With experience in large-scale projects, such as the recent natural gas discoveries off-shore of Israel, our lawyers are able to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary legal support to all clients.
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Gornitzky & Co is an Israeli full-service law firm whose environment practice is recognised for its expertise in assisting clients with regulatory compliance, risk assessment and licensing. The law firm also advises clients on contentious matters, including class actions, and the environmental aspects of corporate transactions. Its clients are active in a variety of sectors, including transportation and real estate.
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Gornitzky & Co represented Dan Public Transportation in an environmental matter relating to land contamination.
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Gornitzky's work on complex legal and contractual matters is handled with precision. The firm's responsiveness and clarity throughout the process inspires complete confidence.
Gornitzky has great understanding and expertise in the field of the environment and climate.
Gornitzky's legal advice is always well reasoned and practical. Its team is highly responsive and solution-oriented.
Gornitzky consistently combines deep legal expertise with a practical, business-oriented approach, which makes the firm's advice both accurate and actionable.
The law firm has in-depth knowledge of the business area in which the client operates.
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Bila Cahana of Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co is a highly regarded lawyer who is capable of advising on the full gamut of environmental regulations. Her clients typically include major entities from the industrial and technology sectors. Bila Cahana joined Gornitzky & Co from Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co in January 2025.
Bila Cahana is an excellent, energetic and helpful attorney.
Bila Cahana brings a rare combination of deep regulatory expertise, particularly in environmental law, with a practical, business-oriented approach.
Sharp thinking and quick responses, as well as high analytical ability, enable Bila to provide intelligent advice on various legal issues.
Bila uses creative thinking to find solutions to challenging problems.
Bila knows the regulations inside out. She knows how to make a convincing argument and how to make complex matters simple and she also knows the regulators extremely well.
Environment
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