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Meitar | Law Offices

Real Estate: Zoning & Planning

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Meitar | Law Offices

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Meitar is considered one of the leading law firms in the field of Real Estate. Our activities in this field cover Real Estate of a broad and varied scope, including residential, industrial, office, hotels, malls, commercial centers, buildings, land and others. We represent our clients in Real Estate matters that include sale, purchase, leasing, financing, planning, developing, construction, debt restructuring, liquidation, investment and ownership structures, litigation and other matters.

Our firm regularly advises some of Israel's largest companies, including major building and investment companies, as well as multinational companies with Israeli operations, on Real Estate issues. Our Real Estate team also provides ongoing legal services to Israeli land developers in projects in which they are involved abroad, with the assistance of local attorneys.

Our firm renders services in all aspects of Real Estate projects, from the initial stage of land purchase, contact with the planners, advisors and project managers, through occupation of projects, sale and ownership listings. The Group works constantly with all relevant authorities, including the Israel Land Administration, the Land Registry, local authorities and municipalities, planning and building authorities as well as the real estate tax authorities. In addition, we handle tax planning in real estate transactions, and finance agreements for real estate projects with commercial and investment banks.

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What the Team is Known For

Meitar is a top Israeli law firm that handles a range of real estate transactions in the commercial and residential spaces. The Meitar team advises developers, investors and purchase groups on land purchase, construction, financing agreements and lease agreements. Its lawyers are also active in contentious real estate issues and tax planning, as well as in zoning and planning and urban renewal projects. The team has experience representing municipal authorities in zoning matters from the firm's offices in Ramat Gan, and provides representation in high-value real estate agreements and construction financing.

Work Highlights

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  • Meitar assisted Elad Israel Residences with the USD225 million sale of residential units in the Park TLV project Tel Aviv.

Strengths

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  • Meitar provides not only legal guidance but also valuable commercial insight, protecting the client's interests and steering the client in the right direction in transactions.

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  • Meitar has strong and deep local knowledge and contacts.

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  • Meitar has extensive knowledge in solving complex problems.

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  • Meitar is very effective in solving problems. Its team is very dedicated and hard-working and has very strong communication skills.

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  • Meitar's attorneys are among the best and most experienced in the profession. Their service is prompt and courteous.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Tamar Migdal
    Band 1Tamar Migdal

    Tamar Migdal

    Tamar Migdal is widely renowned for her zoning and planning practice. Based in Ramat Gan, she regularly assists construction companies and retail clients with urban renewals, obtaining planning permission and resolving disputes.
    • Tamar Migdal is an excellent adviser and excellent at navigating complex planning matters.

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  • Band 2Hanni Avinery
    Band 2Hanni Avinery

    Hanni Avinery

    Hanni Avinery is an esteemed lawyer who represents major lenders, construction companies and private clients in real estate transactions. From the firm's Ramat Gan office, she also provides informed guidance on construction agreements, joint leases and sales.

    • Hanni has extensive knowledge, a pleasant demeanour and a profound understanding.

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    • Hanni Avinery at Meitar is very thorough and detail-oriented. She is tough in negotiations.

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    • Hanni is the real estate lawyer you want on your side. She is a real deal-maker and is very experienced.

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    • Hanni is innovative and commercial. She knows real estate law inside-out and knows how to interpret and apply the law to make things happen.

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    • Hanni Avinery is good at resolving complications and disputes between contractors and developers.

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  • Band 4Dana Peleg Slobodkin
    Band 4Dana Peleg Slobodkin

    Dana Peleg Slobodkin

    Dana Peleg Slobodkin is highly appreciated for her expertise in the real estate sector. She is particularly recognised for her skills in advising on urban renewal projects and assisting major banks and corporations with their real estate transactions.

    • Dana Peleg Slobodkin has comprehensive legal knowledge, sharp and precise analytical abilities and an unwavering commitment to her clients.

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    • Dana demonstrates extraordinary dedication to every file, investing all necessary efforts to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.

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    • She combines impressive strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail in her work.

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    • She always approaches issues with understanding and optimism.

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  • Band 4Ofer Freilich
    Band 4Ofer Freilich

    Ofer Freilich

    Ofer Freilich has considerable reputation as a real estate lawyer assisting Israeli and international developers and corporations with large-scale residential and mixed-use developments and property transactions.

    • Ofer Freilich is a strategic thinker and an ardent negotiator.

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    • Ofer Freilich is always available and has a strong grasp of the law including regional influences. He is savvy to the client's business model and needs.

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    • Ofer is intelligent, personable and caring. He is a senior partner who consistently gives clients his full attention with extraordinary patience.

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