Fridman Jovani & Co
Real Estate Law Firm
Comprehensive, tailored legal guidance, representation of developers and contractors in various real estate projects, as well as representation of buyers and sellers in real estate transactions — from the negotiation stage and drafting of the purchase/sale agreement through to the completion of registration of ownership at the Land Registry Office (Tabu).
Fridman Jovani & Co. provides tailored legal support to developers and contractors and represents buyers and sellers in a wide range of real estate transactions: residential real estate, commercial real estate, affordable housing programs, purchase groups, urban renewal, real estate taxation, and more.
With a proven track record of over a decade in leading complex real estate transactions and working with top-tier law firms in Israel (where Adv. Fridman Jovani began his career), the firm provides end-to-end legal services in the real estate field — from negotiating with the other party, liaising with banks, contractors, suppliers, service providers, and consultants, as well as municipal authorities, through to the final registration of the transaction or project at the Land Registry Office (Tabu).
One of the firm’s core strengths is its ability to identify potential legal risks in the early stages of a transaction or agreement and to deliver creative legal solutions that protect the client. As a result, agreements drafted by Fridman Jovani & Co. offer a legal safety net for both buyers and sellers — even when circumstances change.
Your Legal Partner
for Successful Real Estate Transactions
Residential Real Estate Transactions
We accompany and represent developers from the land acquisition stage through the drafting of legal agreements, consultant agreements, contractor agreements, financing agreements vis-a-vis banks and/or non-bank lenders, joint ownership agreements, and dealings with authorities, including real estate taxation.
In addition, our firm represents numerous clients in purchase transactions from contractors (first-hand sales), as well as sellers and buyers in residential apartment sales agreements.
Affordable Housing Programs and Target Price Transactions
Our firm accompanies real estate developers participating in government tenders and programs such as Affordable Housing ("Mechir La’mishtaken”), Reduced Price (“Mechir Mufchat”), and Target Price (“Mechir Matarah”). We provide legal support from the submission of the tender offer, through the developer’s selection as a winning bidder and the granting of rights to develop the project, including compliance with all obligations under the tender terms vis-à-vis government ministries and authorities such as the Israel Land Authority and/or the relevant development agencies. We also provide ongoing legal support throughout the project — including sale agreements, consultant contracts, bank financing agreements, contractor agreements — through to registering the shared property and the buyer’s ownership rights.
These transactions require in-depth expertise in regulation, eligibility requirements, resale restrictions, complex timelines, and ongoing dealings with various government entities.
Our firm has extensive experience advising developers on large-scale government residential projects involving thousands of housing units.
Purchase Groups
Our firm provides full legal support and representation in real estate transactions carried out as part of rights-holder groups or purchase groups — for both purchasers and developers or group organizers. We accompany our clients through all stages of the project, starting with legal due diligence of the project, forming or joining a group, purchasing the land, drafting the complex set of agreements including the joint ownership agreement, engagement with contractors, financing through a bank or non-bank institution, and agreements with professional consultants such as supervisors, architects, project managers, and others.
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
We provide legal support (both for property owners and buyers/tenants) and draft agreements in sales and rental transactions involving diverse properties such as shops, commercial spaces, shopping centers, office spaces and buildings, income-producing properties, parking facilities, and industrial and commercial buildings. Our firm provides comprehensive, tailored legal advice at every stage — from preliminary checks (due diligence), through commercially-oriented advice to optimally draft the contract, to deal closing, contract signing, and final registration of ownership in the client’s name.
Urban Renewal
Our firm specializes in real estate transactions involving urban renewal projects, including evacuation-reconstruction (“pinui binui”)and Tama 38/2 (demolition and construction). We represent developers who wish to advance projects from the planning stage through delivery of new apartments to buyers, as well as buyers of new apartments in urban renewal projects, and provide ongoing support to existing apartment owners (tenants) engaged in urban development agreements with potential developers.
Real Estate Taxation
We provide comprehensive guidance regarding the tax aspects of transactions, structuring deals to achieve optimal tax planning for the client with the goal of reducing tax exposure and actual tax liability — while fully leveraging exemptions and reliefs available to our clients according to the deal structure. We assess betterment tax liability in the context of sale agreements and submit applications for relief or structured installment arrangements to reduce our clients’ tax burdens.
The Firm’s Guiding Principles
At Fridman Jovani & Co., we believe that good legal support begins with caring, professionalism, and availability — and relies on trust, transparency, and personal attention.
For us, every transaction is more than just drafting contracts and supporting documents – it’s a process of joint thinking, strategic planning, tax planning, and delivering creative solutions tailored precisely to the client’s legally and commercial needs.
We are available to our clients 24/6, accompanying developers, buyers, and private clients throughout the entire process — with genuine commitment to the success of the transaction, attentive service, and the ability to think ahead.
Although our firm represents developers in residential projects with hundreds of housing units, we don’t believe there’s such a thing as “small” clients – each client receives personal attention, clear and detailed explanations of the transaction structure, its advantages and risks, and the confidence of knowing they are in reliable, professional hands.
The firm has grown alongside its clientele, while maintaining a high level of service, professional integrity, and a genuine sense of partnership.
