REAL ESTATE

We represent developers, lenders, and worldwide investors in various real-estate transactions. Our activities include representation in the purchase, sale, construction, financing and operation of commercial, industrial, residential and retail projects in Israel including leasing on behalf of landlords and major tenants; real estate-secured lending; land use and other regulatory matters; real estate litigation; and restructurings on behalf of lenders, borrowers and joint ventures.We possess fully integrated skills and a proven track record in key real estate areas such as environment and project finance, We have broad experience in real estate transactions and, as needed, leverage a worldwide network of relationships with lenders, developers, investors, corporations, and other professional advisers.

COMBINATION TRANSACTIONS

We represent both entrepreneurs and land-owners in combination transactions and development of land for residence and industry purposes in prime locations. We liaise between the developer and the relevant local land authority and regulatory agencies, lead due diligence investigations, and prepare the full range of necessary documentation, including lease and sale agreements.

JOINT VENTURE BASED TRANSACTIONS

We represent our clients in structuring and negotiating real estate joint venture agreements for development projects of every nature and other complex construction transactions.Our services include structuring the joint ventures or partnerships lending and bank financing agreements, and other complex essential elements of development projects.

REAL ESTATE FINANCING AGREEMENTS

We represent both entrepreneurs and contractors in all legal aspects of their projects’ finance, in particular, advice on the full range of financing and funding options of real estate developments.

PURCHASING GROUPS

We represent our clients in sales agreements with purchasing groups in both residential and commercial assets.

REAL ESTATE TAXATION

Our real-estate department advised our clients on the full spectrum of taxation issues that are inherent to every real estate transaction, ranging from the purchase and sale of individual apartments to large-scale transactions, including Land Appreciation Tax, Land Betterment Duty and Municipal Tax.

REAL ESTATE LITIGATION

Our litigation department, together with our real estate attorneys provide legal representation in litigation and regulatory proceedings relating to real estate taxation, planning and zoning issues.