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Avi Sarviansky

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Adv. Avi Sarvianski is an associate at S. Horowitz, specializing in complex real estate transactions, development and construction projects, planning and zoning procedures, real estate litigation, and corporate law.

Avi provides end-to-end legal counsel, from the initial planning phase through project completion, with particular expertise in high-value real estate transactions, income-producing properties, and real estate disputes.

Since joining the firm in 2017, Avi has become a trusted advisor to leading corporations, financial institutions, and public entities in Israel. His clients include:

  • Energy: Sonol, Paz
  • Corporate & Real Estate: Hachsharat Hayishuv, Karso Group
  • Finance: Bank Hapoalim
  • Public Sector: Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, Israel Electric Corporation
  • Academia: Beit Berl College, Tel Aviv University Economic Company

In addition, Avi actively contributes to the legal community. He serves as Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Committees at the Israel Bar Association for both the Real Estate and Property Forum and the Planning and Construction Forum.

Education

  • LL.B., IDC Herzliya (Reichman University), 2017

Admission

  • Israel Bar Association, 2019

Contact

+972.3.5670618

avi.sarvianski@s-horowitz.com

Expertise

Corporate and M&A
Real Estate

Languages

Hebrew, English

Avi Sarviansky

Contact

+972.3.5670618

avi.sarvianski@s-horowitz.com

Expertise

Corporate and M&A
Real Estate
Purchasing Groups
Real Estate Investments and Yielding Property
Real Estate Litigation and Property Dissolution
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Languages

Hebrew, English

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