About

Katz, Geva, Itzkovitz - KGI Law Firm

The firm was founded in 2008 by attorneys Alex Katz, Erez Geva, and Moti Itzkovitz. Their main practice areas include municipal taxation, planning and construction, and business licensing, focusing on general property tax (Arnona), fees, and development levies. The firm employs 40 staff members, including 16 lawyers specializing in these fields.

The firm's founders and senior attorneys hold economic and accounting education alongside their legal training. They have been active in the field since the 1990s, accumulating extensive expertise and reputation, with numerous landmark rulings and legal precedents to their credit. Their experience includes representation in all judicial instances and advising asset-intensive entities in dealings with local authorities.

The founders have achieved significant successes before appeals committees, courts, and even the Supreme Court of Israel. The cumulative savings achieved for the firm’s clients amount to 7,483,228,331 NIS!

Practice Areas

Municipal Taxation: General Arnona, development fees, construction fees, water and sewage corporations, and legal opinions.

Planning and Construction: Development agreements, betterment levies, objection management, expropriation compensation claims, legal opinions, and building permit arrangements.

Real Estate: Mandatory payments to the Israel Land Authority (leasing, capitalization, permit fees, etc.), capital gains tax, purchase tax, property tax debts, real estate transactions, and related matters.

Core Values

The firm is committed to professional, thorough service, outstanding client support, quick response times, and maintaining positive relationships with relevant authorities.

Office Infrastructure

The firm is equipped to handle large-scale municipal charges across the country. Its advanced computing system includes a unique asset management platform that efficiently manages thousands of charges and properties. This system identifies discrepancies, generates detailed reports for in-depth analysis, and ensures optimal client support, including full synchronization with client information systems (SAP).

The firm also has a dedicated business development department, led by Ms. Miri Menachem, available to assist clients at all times.

Commitment to Independence

The firm has never represented local authorities or planning institutions and commits to refraining from such representation in the future. Despite this, the founders maintain respectful relationships with authorities while safeguarding client interests, ensuring smooth interactions between clients and municipalities.

Approach to Service

The founders have extensive litigation experience across all judicial levels and excel in negotiations with authorities. For project needs, the core team includes the firm's partners, with Attorney Erez Geva as team leader, and supported by other staff members, as detailed in project documents.

Expertise in Large-Scale Properties

The firm has exceptional experience handling asset-intensive organizations. It efficiently manages "mega" assessments alongside hundreds and thousands of smaller charges.

With 40 permanent employees, including 16 specialized lawyers, the firm is one of the largest in its field, led by Alex Katz, Erez Geva, and Moti Itzkovitz, who collectively have over 40 years of experience.

Firm Advantages

● Proven expertise in handling large-scale asset holders nationwide.

● Strong familiarity with all relevant authorities and key personnel.

● Demonstrated legal achievements, including landmark rulings and class actions.

● Decades of experience and a solid reputation.

● Innovative solutions delivering significant client savings. Exclusive representation of taxpayers, not local authorities or water corporations.

● Advanced system for managing hundreds of thousands of properties.

For inquiries, contact: Miri Menachem, Business Development Manager at 052-7349995.