THE EXPERTS IN ISRAELI REAL ESTATE LAW

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Years in business.
Firm established in 1969.

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Fully bilingual real estate attorneys and team members

1 MILLION

Saved clients in over $1 million combined in personalized tax planning

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Served clients in over 16 countries

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Represented 16 different Tama 38 building projects

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Opened and maintaining over 150 bank accounts for clients in the last 3 years

Haim Givati & Co.

With over 50 years of experience, we are experts in every aspect of real estate law in Israel. We understand that navigating the legal landscape in Israel can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to matters of buying property. That’s why we are here to help.

We pride ourselves in providing “American” standards of customer service and guiding you through every step of the way, in what could potentially be a very stressful experience.

If you’re ready to fulfill your dream of buying a home in Israel, you can feel confident that you’ll be in good hands with Haim Givati & Co.

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PRACTICE AREAS & EXPERTISE

Real Estate Transactions

We guide clients through every step of purchasing and selling property in Israel, ensuring all contracts, negotiations, and compliance measures are handles professionally.

Real Estate Tax Planning

We are experts in tax planning and provide clients with personalized tax planning in order to optimize purchase tax payments, capital gains tax, and other financial obligations related to real estate transactions.

Buying Under An LLC Or Trust

We specialize in helping our clients buy properties under a corporate structure such as an LLC. This could be for purposes of buying under a business or buying under a trust. We have facilitated dozens of purchases like this and know what is necessary for Israeli bureaucracy and banking needs.

TAMA 38 and Urban Renewal

We represent developers and homeowners in urban renewal and redevelopment projects, ensuring a legally secure and financially viable process.

Wills and Estate Planning

We assist clients in drafting Israeli wills, trusts, and inheritance plans to ensure their real estate assets are legally protected and transferred according to their wishes.

Banking, Notarizing, & Enduring Power of Attorney

We can open and set up your bank account in Israel and handle all financial transactions relating to the purchase. We can also manage your power of attorney so we can represent you in any legal matters, ensuring a smooth exprience for foreign buyers.

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Yair provides the level of customer service you would expect from an American, and has the expertise and competence to handle all the bureaucracy that you need to deal with Israelis. I highly recommend using Yair Givati and his firm to help you manage the purchasing process in a professional and trustworthy manner.

Tzvi Werblowsky - Lawrence, NY

Yair is a professional, knowledgeable, and honest lawyer. He is very easygoing and is happy to go the extra mile to ensure customers' satisfaction. From the perspective of foreign clients, he is well positioned to understand both the Israeli legal intricacies and the foreigner's mentality.

Miriam Goldschmiedt - Melbourne, Australia

Purchasing a home in Israel can be fraught with challenges. Yair helped us through every step of the way, patiently explaining bureaucracy in English. He is also a great negotiator, and really looks out for his clients' best interests. We highly recommend him for legal services in Israel.

Yocheved and Yosef Back - Los Angeles, CA

Yair is pleasant to work with, professional, and very capable. In stressful situations, he was able to make competent and accurate decisions. I felt that I could totally rely on him and that he was always there for me. After previously using seven different lawyers, and spending nights worrying, I soon understood that such a lawyer is truly priceless.

Tammy Burke - Melbourne, Australia

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