Real estate lawyer - professional legal support for real estate transactions in Israel

Adato Law Firm represents buyers, sellers, and developers in complex real‑estate transactions — from the initial legal due‑diligence stage through to the full registration of rights in the client’s name.

 

About the Practice

Why is legal representation in real estate so critical?

A real‑estate transaction is often the most significant financial decision a person makes in their lifetime. A single mistake — in reviewing property rights, drafting the agreement, or understanding the planning status of the asset — can cost hundreds of thousands of shekels and even jeopardize the entire deal.

A real‑estate attorney is not merely someone who drafts a contract. They are the professional who identifies risks before they become problems, negotiates from a position of strength, and ensures that every legal, planning, tax, and registration aspect is handled correctly.

 

Areas of Practice

What does our legal support include?

 

Purchase and Sale of Properties

We handle the purchase and sale of apartments, private homes, plots of land, and commercial properties. Our services include reviewing the Land Registry extract and ownership rights, examining the planning status and building permits, checking for debts or orders registered on the property, negotiating the transaction terms, drafting the sale agreement, and providing full support through to registration.

 

Combination Agreements

A combination deal — in which a landowner transfers the land to a developer in exchange for apartments or payment — is one of the most complex transactions in real‑estate law. We specialize in drafting combination agreements that protect the client’s interests throughout the entire project: from signing, through construction, to delivery and final registration.

 

Development Transactions and Large‑Scale Projects

Real‑estate developers and investment buyers require legal guidance that understands the economic equation — not just the contract. We analyze each transaction from a business perspective as well: feasibility, taxation, financing structure, future building rights, and regulatory risks.

 

Due Diligence

Before any purchase — especially of complex assets — we conduct comprehensive due‑diligence, including: reviewing the building file at the local authority, examining relevant statutory plans (TABA), identifying building violations and potential enforcement risks, and reviewing all liens, encumbrances, and notes registered with the Land Registry.

 

Ongoing Support and Registration

We accompany the client even after signing — with banks, the Tax Authority, the Land Registry, and local authorities — until full and proper registration of rights in the client’s name.

 

Why Choose Adato Law Firm?

Our Advantage in Real Estate

Deep experience in the Israeli market
Decades of activity in the Israeli real‑estate sector, with extensive familiarity with local authorities, land registrars, and planning institutions nationwide.

Integrated legal‑economic perspective
We don’t just review the contract — we analyze the entire transaction. Clients receive a comprehensive assessment that enables informed decision‑making.

Availability and transparency throughout the process
Clients are accompanied directly by the attorney handling their case — not passed between secretaries. Every stage is explained clearly, without unnecessary legal jargon.

Guidance that increases confidence in the transaction
Our clients sign deals knowing exactly what they are signing — and what they will receive.
 

Additional Areas of Practice

What else do we handle?

Representing Tenants in Pinui‑Binui Projects

We accompany tenant committees and apartment owners through every stage of a Pinui‑Binui project: from the first meeting with the developer, through negotiating the agreement terms, to signing, evacuation, construction, and delivery. Our services include feasibility analysis, comparing developer proposals, drafting a comprehensive agreement, securing appropriate bank guarantees, and reviewing the specifications of the new apartment.

 

Representing Tenants in TAMA 38 Projects

In TAMA 38 projects — both strengthening and demolition‑and‑rebuild — we ensure tenants receive all their rights: an upgraded apartment, fair evacuation terms, alternative rent payments, proper guarantees, and a clear, binding specification. We also assist with planning and permitting procedures before the authorities.

 

Representing Developers and Real‑Estate Companies

We represent leading Israeli developers and real‑estate companies in urban‑renewal projects — including companies such as Sami Mizrahi, Acro Real Estate, Avnei Derech, Barazani, and others. Our services include negotiating with tenants, drafting agreements, advancing planning and permitting procedures, handling objecting tenants, and working with local and district committees. Our deep understanding of both sides of the table enables us to represent each party optimally.

 

Handling Objecting Tenants

One of the major obstacles in urban‑renewal projects is tenants who refuse to sign — even when the majority has already agreed. We specialize in the legal procedures for handling refusal: filing claims under the Pinui‑Binui Law, as well as conducting strategic negotiations to reach agreement without lengthy litigation.

 

Advancing Plans and Approvals

Urban‑renewal projects require navigating complex planning pathways — local and district committees, plan deposit, handling objections, and more. We accompany the planning process from start to permit issuance, ensuring adherence to timelines and preventing unnecessary delays.

 

Our Experience in Numbers

• 120+ active urban‑renewal projects managed simultaneously

• Representation of tenants, developers, and leading real‑estate companies in dozens of cities across Israel

• Extensive experience handling objecting tenants, stalled projects, and complex disputes

• Deep familiarity with all relevant stakeholders — planning committees, financing banks, appraisers, and construction supervisors

 

Frequently Asked Questions
 

How long does a Pinui‑Binui project take?
Typically 8–15 years, from the first meeting with the developer to delivery of the new apartments. Experienced legal representation can significantly shorten the timeline by preventing delays and pushing the process forward.

Do tenants pay for the attorney in Pinui‑Binui?
No. In all Pinui‑Binui and TAMA 38 projects, the developer pays the tenants’ attorney fees, not the tenants.

What happens if one neighbor refuses to sign?
Under the Pinui‑Binui Law, in certain conditions a refusing tenant can be compelled to join the project — and may even be sued for damages caused to the other tenants. We are experienced both in legal proceedings and in reaching agreed‑upon solutions outside the courtroom.

What guarantees am I entitled to receive from the developer?
Tenants are entitled to several binding bank guarantees: a guarantee equal to the value of the new apartment, a rental‑payment guarantee for the entire evacuation period, a warranty guarantee, a shared‑house registration guarantee, and a tax guarantee. Negotiating the amount and precise wording of these guarantees is one of the most important roles of an experienced attorney.

Should we sign with the first developer who approaches us?
Not necessarily. Before signing, it is recommended to examine the developer’s capabilities, track record, financial stability, and proposal terms — and compare several developers. An experienced attorney will help you choose the most suitable one.

 

Areas of Operation

The firm handles urban‑renewal projects throughout Israel, including: Tel Aviv‑Yafo, Haifa, Jerusalem, Rishon LeZion, Petah Tikva, Netanya, Bat Yam, Ramat Gan, Givatayim, Herzliya, Ra’anana, Kfar Saba, Hadera, Nes Ziona, Rehovot, and more.

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