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Ruth Gerby
Ruth is a firm partner who advises local authorities (municipalities) on an ongoing basis, particularly in relation to urban renewal and planning and construction.
Adv. Ruth Gerby brings over 20 years of experience, with a flexible and creative approach to handling a wide range of complex legal matters.
Ruth has unique experience in advising local authorities and municipal administrations on urban renewal matters. She serves as legal advisor to urban renewal administrations throughout Israel, including in Or Yehuda, Rishon LeZion, Sderot, Yavne, and Azur, and was involved in establishing the urban renewal administrations in Sderot and in Rishon LeZion.
Ruth also specializes in representing planning and building committees, serving as legal advisor for all aspects of these committees’ activities.
Ruth advises complex urban renewal projects from the planning stage to the project realization stage, while working closely with planning institutions, such as the National Committee for the Planning and Construction of Preferred Housing Complexes and the Israeli Authority for Urban Renewal.
Education:
Netanya Academic College, Faculty of Law, LL.B., 2002
Admission:
Israel Bar Association, 2003
Insights & News - Ruth Gerby:
Incentives for Urban Renewal in Israel: What Happens When the Building Permit Is Delayed?
Operation Epic Fury – Relief Measures and Emergency Guidelines for Local Authorities
Podcast: Urban Renewal from a Local Authority’s Perspective
Adv. Ruth Gerby, head of the firm's municipalities practice and coordinator of the building and construction practice, shares her experience advising municipal urban renewal units, explaining how to balance the interests of residents, developers, and the municipality; protect public spaces; and advance feasible, sustainable projects.