Gornitzky handles a wide scope of cases in the field of Municipal Taxation and in relation to the assets of some of the largest companies in the Israeli economy. It also provides legal advice in all areas of municipal taxation, including assessment of municipal tax fees, tailoring reduced municipal tax classifications to assets, ascertaining the legitimacy of various municipal fees and their rates, and if necessary – challenging the legitimacy of by-laws and municipal tax orders before various instances and judicial bodies, including handling restitution claims.
The Municipal Taxation practice at our firm is headed by Adv. Eldad Farkash, with over 15 years of experience of municipal taxation practice. Adv. Farkash specializes in handling municipal tax (Arnona) cases, development levies and fees (Road and sidewalk building fees, Drainage fees, open public spaces fees, Water and sewerage infrastructure fees) and water and sewage charges.
Over the years, Eldad has represented some of the largest corporations and entities in Israel, including real estate, industrial, hi-tech and retail corporations, banks, health organizations and government offices. Eldad also has extensive experience in reviewing municipal taxation charges, in representing in complex legal cases in administrative and civil proceedings, and in providing ongoing legal advice in this area.
