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Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm

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A destination practice for planning and zoning, Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm houses ‘one of the best teams in Israel’. The group enjoys a dominant position in each of the residential, commercial, office and hotel fields, where it routinely appears before all regulatory authorities, including planning and construction committees and appeals committees. Avi Porten is a stand-out planning and zoning expert and co-heads the department alongside Eyal Mamo, who is also a prominent specialist. The group additionally includes Asher Seliger; who specialises in criminal planning and zoning proceedings; Kira Lerner; who is noted for her expertise in municipal proceedings; and up-and-coming partner, Barak Schwarz.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A professional team, one of the best teams in Israel, if not the best. Lawyers are experts in their field. Very good to excellent service and co-operation.’

  • ‘The team was extremely approachable and available. It has represented us throughout the legal process, which has lasted for over 10 years and continues, with professionalism and expertise that has helped us and improved our position and status.’

  • ‘Our team is led by Eyal Mamo and Dana Fried Oshriel. Both of them, in addition to their prominent knowledge and expertise, are approachable and always give us the feeling that they are there for us.’

  • ‘The legal team at the Agmon law firm stands out for its exemplary client-focused approach, which is evident in its courteous proceedings, patience, and availability at all times. This has contributed to creating a work environment that is both pleasant and professionally efficient.’

  • ‘Avi Porten and Barak Schwarz have been providing legal services to us for many years. They offer comprehensive legal services, including services in the field of real estate law, planning, and construction. Within this framework, attorneys Porten and Schwartz have demonstrated extensive expertise.’

  • ‘A very professional and dedicated team. Lawyers are very knowledgeable and are willing to fight for the case.’
  • ‘Partners are personally involved in actual cases, are familiar with the details, up-to-date, and available 24/7.’

Key clients

  • Mateh Yehuda
  • The Builders Association of Israel
  • Fattal hotels
  • ICC Jerusalem International Convention Centre
  • Bezeq the Israeli Telecommunication Corporation
  • Energix Group
  • ICL Corporate (Israel Chemicals)
  • Sha'are Zedek Medical Centre
  • Rothshtein Construct & Asset
  • Zion Oil & Gas
  • Paz Oil
  • Shufersal
  • Weizmann Institute
  • Mifal Ha Pais
  • Balilius Family
  • Reality Investment Fund
  • The local committee for planning and building Modi'in
  • Tadiran Batteries
  • The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Shikun & Binui
  • Shikun & Binui Energy
  • Manufacturers Association of Israel
  • Teralight
  • KLIR
  • Diskin Orphan Home of Israel
  • Or Yehuda Local Committee for Planning and Construction
  • Holon Local Committee for Planning and Construction
  • South Ha’Sharon Local Committee for Planning and Construction
  • Setai Hotels
  • Ma’oz Daniel
  • The Economic Company for the Development of the Modi'in Region
  • KBA Town Builders Group
  • Galil Maaravi
  • Milomor Group
  • Israel Nature and Parks Authority
  • Sanz Foundation
  • Veridis Environment

Work highlights

  • Acting for Bezeq before courts, licensing committees, district planning and construction committees, in all matters pertaining to real estate, planning and construction.
  • Acting for Mei Hof Carmel Co-operative Association in the planning process relating to projects to build floating photovoltaic installations in reservoirs in the Carmel area.
  • Advising Reality Fund on the Ma’on Project in Tel Aviv, which involves the repurposing of the facility into a modern residential complex with commercial, residential, and public facilities to be built on top of a future metro station.

Lawyers

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Avi Porten
Hall of fameAgmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm
Head of the Real Estate, Planning and Construction department Avi Porten is widely recognized as a central figure in Israel in the fields of land, real estate and planning and construction. With a long and successful track record in a range of real estate, planning and construction issues, Avi advises and oversees the whole process for clients seeking approvals from the different planning and construction committees. He acts for an extensive array of clients including major developers of residential and commercial projects, transportation, energy, hotel companies, private land owners and developers, various government companies' local planning committees and local municipalities. These clients draw on Avi's unparalleled expertise, stemming from numerous roles, including: Head of the Planning and Building department in The Interior Ministry's Legal department; Legal adviser to the district planning and construction committees; Legal adviser to the Planning Administration’s planning guidelines and regulations department, and many more.  Avi joined Agmon as a partner in 2006.
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Eyal Mamo
Agmon with Tulchinsky Law Firm
Partner Eyal D. Mamo is one of the most prominent lawyers specializing in real estate, planning and construction in Israel. Clients tap into his unique track record following his position as Chairman of the Central District Appeals Committee for Planning and Construction and his involvement in drafting bills and regulations for the Ministry of Interior. Eyal also served as the public representative on the Ministry of Justice Council of Land Assessors’ Supervisory and Appeals Committees for more than a decade and is involved in planning regulation as legal counsel for the Association of Contractors and Builders in Israel. He is the current editor of the most comprehensive books in the field – Planning and Construction Law. Eyal advises local authorities, real estate developers and construction companies, providing legal consultation for plan approval processes involving residential, hotel, office, industrial and commercial projects. Given his planning background, he also acts for clients in objections and appeals before planning bodies, and in administrative appeals and petitions to the Supreme Court. Having joined the firm in 2007, Eyal co-heads the firm's Real Estate and Construction department.
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Avi Porten, Eyal Mamo

Other key lawyers

Asher Seliger, Kira Lerner, Barak Schwarz, Dana Fried Oshriel, Avi Sheferman

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