Eliya Zunz Koller

Partner

Adv. Eliya Zunz Koller specializes in dispute resolution with particular emphasis on administrative law and environmental disputes

Eliya has extensive experience in defending and challenging regulatory, ministerial, and governmental decisions before Israel’s administrative courts and tribunals, including the High Court of Justice and Supreme Court. Eliya represents corporate and public sector clients across infrastructure, energy, oil, quarries, healthcare, construction, governing authorities, and higher education sectors.

Drawing from her extensive expertise in environmental law, Eliya is recognized as one of Israel’s leading lawyers in this field. She provides comprehensive counsel on environmental and regulatory issues for the minerals and extractive industries, energy sector, and property developers. Her practice encompasses the full spectrum of disputes relating to land development for industrial purposes, including mineral extraction, power projects, infrastructure construction, manufacturing, and landfills. She is particularly noted for her rare expertise in the legislative framework governing quarries and extractive industries operations.

Clients value her seasoned experience in administrative law matters, where she handles complex cases including tender disputes, land appropriation challenges against the Israel Land Authority, financial petitions to the High Court of Justice, class actions, and defense of governing bodies’ resolutions. Her practice combines technical expertise with practical solutions, particularly in environmental compliance and regulatory challenges.

Core Capabilities

  • Administrative Law And Judicial Review: Strategic counsel in regulatory challenges and governmental decision disputes
  • Environmental Law: Comprehensive guidance on compliance and dispute resolution
  • Infrastructure And Energy: Expert handling of complex regulatory and development matters
  • Land Use And Real Estate Disputes: Strategic resolution of property development and land rights issues
  • Class Actions: Defense against environmental and commercial claims
  • Tender Law: Advanced expertise in government procurement disputes
  • Regulatory Compliance: Strategic guidance for extractive industries and energy sector

Notable Representations

  • Represented Readymix Industries in NIS 100 million petition against Israel Land Authority regarding excess royalties collection
  • Defended Paz Oil Company in multi-million shekel civil suit regarding construction damages
  • Represented Israel Electric Corporation in multiple civil claims regarding electromagnetic fields
  • Led Ariel University’s successful High Court proceedings for medical school establishment
  • Represented State Comptroller in multiple High Court petitions
  • Defended Readymix in NIS 40 million class action regarding environmental violations
  • Secured favourable Supreme Court outcome for Maccabi Healthcare Services regarding healthcare funding
  • Successfully defended Readymix against NIS 246 million class action regarding concrete standards

Education

  • LL.B., cum laude, Tel Aviv University (1995)
  • B.A. in Economics, cum laude, Tel Aviv University (1995)

Admission

  • Israel Bar, 1996

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