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Herzog Fox & Neeman

Real Estate

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The Real Estate and Construction department has significant experience working with all of the key players in the industry, advising real estate entrepreneurs, developers, industrial and governmental companies, franchisees of national infrastructure projects, bodies in the agricultural and Hi-Tech sectors, and domestic and international private clients and companies.

The department specialises in:

• Legal support for all types of transactions – including “combination” and joint venture-based transactions, sales, purchase and leasing transactions, purchasing groups and evacuations and demolitions

• Planning issues – including the acquisition of land, due diligence, expropriation of land and consequences of rezoning, town planning and urban development, municipal taxes and fees, registration and approvals

• Regulatory issues – representation and mediation services concerning environmental issues related to the Israel Lands Administration and assisting in the establishment of compliance programs

• International real estate transactions – identifying appropriate foreign legal advisors on behalf of clients and coordinating with these advisors in purchasing overseas real estate rights, establishing projects and subsequent sales

• Financial aspects of transactions – including the obtaining or restructuring of loans, and other relevant financing techniques

• Construction litigation - representing clients in arbitration and litigation relating to tenders and construction disputes

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Real Estate - Israel

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Herzog Fox & Neeman is recognised for its considerable strength in real estate. The law firm's real estate, planning and construction team advises on the full life-cycle of real estate projects, from the planning stages to sales. The law firm represents clients throughout Israel - including developers, investment funds, financial institutions and government agencies - from its base in Tel Aviv. The Herzog Fox & Neeman team acts on a range of commercial and residential mandates and is noted for its experience in urban renewal matters and strategic investments.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herzog Fox & Neeman advised Rotshtein Urban Renewal on residential development projects in several cities in Israel with a combined value of ILS21.6 billion.

Strengths

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  • Herzog Fox & Neeman fields a very personal, accessible and gifted team of lawyers that knows how to give us comprehensive solutions for our specific needs.

    Real Estate respondentGlobal

  • The firm excels in delivering work promptly, providing exceptional service while also demonstrating determination and tough negotiation skills to achieve the best possible outcomes.

    Real Estate respondentGlobal

  • They combine determination and strategic thinking with thorough attention to detail, ensuring that potential risks are identified and mitigated early.

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  • The law firm's real estate attorneys are knowledgeable and experts in their fields. The team is also composed of good and helpful people, who are available and courteous.

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  • Herzog Fox & Neeman is characterised by high-quality human resources and a personal and serious approach to every question and issue.

    Real Estate respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Sharon Petel
    Sharon Petel

    Sharon Petel

    Sharon Petel offers particular expertise in the zoning and planning space. Advising clients in the energy and retail sectors, he has advised his clients on obtaining licensing certificates and permits, as well as representing them in front of local zoning and planning committees.

    • Sharon is highly experienced, practical and strategically minded. He leads with confidence, is always available and delivers real added value beyond the legal scope.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • Sharon Petel has extensive knowledge and experience in the field of real estate. He specialises in complex legal issues.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • Sharon Petel is the smartest, most sophisticated, witty and sharp lawyer.

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  • Ariel Flavian
    Ariel Flavian

    Ariel Flavian

    Ariel Flavian's real estate practice includes advising public companies and private landowners on residential project developments, including demolition and construction, as well as advising on sales.

    • Ariel is exceptionally professional. He makes sure to cover all the necessary details and protects our interests within the framework of the agreement throughout.

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  • Tsouriel Picard
    Tsouriel Picard

    Tsouriel Picard

    Tsouriel Picard is an increasingly prominent lawyer whose practice encompasses valuable residential and commercial developments, as well as urban renewal and lease agreements. His client roster includes construction companies and investment funds.

    • Tsouriel Picard possesses high interpersonal skills and an understanding of the market situation and its effects on the transactions that his clients plan to conduct.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • He is highly available and provides an excellent feeling in every conversation with him.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • Tsouriel Picard is a senior lawyer with extensive experience in the field.

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  • Dan Mandelbaum
    Dan Mandelbaum

    Dan Mandelbaum

    Dan Mandelbaum is gaining increasing recognition for assisting corporate clients and property developers with a wide range of real estate matters, including residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects and leasing agreements.

    • Dan is highly skilled, responds quickly, is open to new ideas and consistently finds solutions to any issues that arise in an agreement.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal

    • Dan Mandelbaum is a thorough and quality attorney. He provides quick and good responses to all types of legal issues and explains the implications of each of the alternatives.

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    • His deep market knowledge and unwavering commitment to excellence make him an indispensable asset.

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    • Dan is a senior lawyer with extensive experience in the field. He is courteous and always a pleasure to work with.

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    • Dan Mandelbaum is highly responsive, maintains clear communication throughout the process and works tirelessly to protect the client's interests.

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