Profile
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Position
Partner, Co-Head of the Planning and Construction Practice
Career
Adv. Sagiv Hanin specializes in advising some of the largest projects and ventures in Israel, providing legal counsel regarding various aspects related to the planning, licensing, construction and expropriation stages. In addition, he regularly advises on large scale commerce, office, hotel and residential projects, as well as infrastructure, energy, server farm and transportation projects.
Sagiv advises clients from the initial statutory stages until its final completion. He specializes in representing landowners vis-à-vis planning councils and courts throughout the advancement of statutory plans and licensing.
Sagiv is regularly ranked as one of Israel’s top attorneys in the planning, construction and zoning fields by local and international guides.
Sagiv represents companies in dozens of infrastructure projects from their initial stages, including development and approval of plans, expropriation and construction stages. He serves as legal counsel in expropriation proceedings required for the completion of the projects, and represents corporations in all related legal proceedings and contracts with right holders. Among others, Sagiv represents clients in contracts with national infrastructure entities in relation to moving and consolidating infrastructure systems.
Sagiv was an active partner in the legislative process of a major reform in the natural gas field, including the Arrangements Law and related secondary legislation. He advises energy ventures, including some of Israel’s largest power plants and natural gas distribution companies, regarding the statutory and legal aspects of the reform, including drafting plans according to the Natural Gas Law and various licensing proceedings.
In addition, Sagiv possesses extensive experience in advising large scale national transportation projects in Israel, and is an expert in complex and innovative legal matters related to the field.
Sagiv represents his clients in large scale claims of diminished value before local councils and appellate councils across Israel, as well as in compensation claims related to expropriation. He represents his clients before all courts of law, as well as planning and construction authorities, in various legal proceedings regarding master plans, construction licensing, development levies, and in civil and criminal proceedings relating to planning and construction proceedings.
Among Sagiv’s clients are developers, private and public companies, real estate corporations and government infrastructure entities. Alongside his professional activities, he serves as a guest lecturer on his fields of expertise in several institutions, including the Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering, the Israel Bar Association and the Real Estate Appraisers Association.
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Education
LL.B., Tel Aviv University, 2002
B.A., Economics, Tel Aviv University, 2002
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very impressive how quickly they pick everything up. They learn the details right away and manage to get through a huge amount of work in no time. The team is fast, efficient, and easy to work with.’ ‘Highly professional and highly efficient team. Quick deliveries, high-quality work, and professional insights. Thinking outside of the box and making challenging situations possible in infrastructure and urban design.’ ‘Well versed in zoning and planning regulations and using out-of-the-box thinking to solve complex situations. Deliverables are fast and the service is very professional.’ ‘Unlike many other firms, they combine strategic insight, cutting-edge technology, and flexible approaches that ensure both efficiency and transparency. What truly makes them unique is their balance between the strength and resources of a large firm and the personalised attention of a boutique practice, making them a trusted and invaluable partner for any client.’ ‘Israel Aziel, Gur Tenenbaum, and Yael Mirone Mezamer stand out through their strategic thinking, precision, and unwavering commitment. Clients especially value their integrity, teamwork, and client-focused approach, qualities that make them not only highly effective but also trusted by those they represent.’ ‘Orna Verhovsky stands out for her meticulous attention to detail and deep legal knowledge. She combines precision with practical insight, consistently providing innovative and actionable solutions. Her ability to navigate complex deals, while maintaining clear client communication, sets her apart.’ ‘Sagiv Hanin excels in structuring transactions and addressing complex legal challenges. His strategic thinking and ability to anticipate issues before they arise differentiate him from others in the field. He is highly responsive, pragmatic, and adds value at every stage of a project.’ ’Eyal Shakiv is not only incredibly friendly and approachable, but also very efficient. Eyal manages to handle a large volume of work in a short time while juggling other cases, yet is always available and attentive to client needs.‘
Key clients
- A Adler Properties Amazon Amot Investments Angel Bakeries AOL Apartment for Rent - Rental Housing Government Company Ariel Properties, Management Ashdod Bonded Azorim Group Azrieli Group Bait Vegag Real Estate Development BE Drugstores Be'er Sheva Municipality Bezeq Big Shopping Centers Biolojic Design BST Group Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Corporation Calcalit Jerusalem Dan Public Transportation Co Darom Natural Gas David Czapnik & Sons Dor Chemicals DTCP Israel Grofit Yesodot Growth Israel Urban Development IDB Development Corporation Igudan Inovytec Medical Solutions IPC Jerusalem Israel Aerospace Industries Israel Canada Rem Israel Railways Israeli Association of General Aviation Israeli Properties Rental Corporation Jerusalem Municipality Kfar Netter Local Council Kfar Saba Water Plant - Cooperative Agricultural Society Kidmat Eden Kiryat Gat Mall Krinsky-Gottlieb Kupat Holim Meuhedet Lesico Group Leumi Partners Magen David Adom In Israel Maman Group Marathon Fund Marine Ties Investment More Provident Funds Nahalat Amir Nea Hotel Negev Natural Gas New Reality Newpan Nitsba Holdings 1995 NTA - Metropolitan Mass Transit System OZ Yesodot Eitanim Construction Or Akiva Municipality Otonomo Technologies Overseas Commerce Pardes Savings Kadima Paz Ashdod Refinery Peretz Boney Hanegev Popinns Maya Hotels Rafael Feed Mills Ramat Hasharon Municipality Rami Levi Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006 Rani Zim Shopping Centers Ltd. (Zim Urban) Reality Investment Funds Refael Nadlan (Refael Real Estate Group) Rentit Shhakim Real Estate Group Shufersal Strauss Group System Management Company The Local Committee of Planning and Construction - Jerusalem District The Phoenix Insurance Company The Rashi Foundation Tiberias Hot Springs Co Unilever Urban Brand Urbanbrd Verint Systems Vitania YH Greenberg Development and Construction Yochananoff Supermarkets Yossi Avrahami Civil Engineering Works Yuval Alon Zemach Hammerman Zohar & Zafrir Sharbat