CC (Central District) 19924-06-23 Aviad Cohen v. Eyal Peretz Entrepreneurship & Real Estate 2011 Ltd. (June 11, 2023)

The ruling in CC (Central District) 19924-06-23 Aviad Cohen v. Eyal Peretz Entrepreneurship & Real Estate 2011 Ltd. concerned a wide-ranging claim filed by 41 apartment buyers we represented, against the contractor who built the project, after it significantly delayed handover of the apartments. Alongside the main claim, the contractor filed third-party notices against the State and the Rishon LeZion Municipality, arguing that planning and registration delays on the part of the authorities were what caused the delay. This turned the proceeding into a complex, multi-party matter, requiring simultaneous handling of contractual, planning, and legal arguments — all while safeguarding the buyers' interests and steering the proceeding toward a clear and precise outcome.

The legal handling of this case demonstrates the ability to manage risk vis-à-vis several parties simultaneously, and to meticulously analyze the complex web of arguments raised by the contractor and the authorities. A deep understanding of sale law and contractor liability made it possible to distinguish between unfounded arguments and substantive ones, and to focus the proceeding where there was a genuine evidentiary and legal advantage. Alongside this, it was also necessary to handle the authorities' planning and registration arguments, and to unpack the connection between planning delays and the contractor's duty to hand over the apartments to the buyers.

The entire proceeding was managed with the goal of maximizing the buyers' rights and achieving the best possible outcome within a reasonable time. Ultimately, the proceeding ended in a significant settlement under which the plaintiffs received over 90% of the claimed amount — a particularly impressive result in delayed-handover claims, especially where the contractor raises complex third-party claims. This outcome reflects precise strategic management, the right choice of legal moves, and an understanding of how to manage a multi-party proceeding so as to bring the client maximum value.

The ruling joins a series of proceedings in which we lead complex claims in the real estate and sale sector, demonstrating the ability to combine a high level of legal professionalism, calculated strategy, and firm resistance to complex arguments raised by contractors and authorities. This is a working model that leads our clients to optimal results.

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