Attorney Karin Amsalem
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Legal services in real estate law, property transactions, civil disputes, inheritance and ongoing counsel for private and business clients.
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Agricultural Holdings, Moshav Communities and Farms
- Appointing a Successor Child for an Agricultural HoldingLegal support for the appointment of a successor child in agricultural holding or in an agricultural farm, in front of the family, the Cooperative Association and Israel Land Authority (ILA).
- Dissolution of Co-Ownership in Agricultural HoldingsDisassembly of sharing in agricultural holding or farming, between heirs, family members or partners, while examining rights, uses, and exit solutions.
- Inheritance Disputes Involving Agricultural HoldingsLegal handling of inheritance disputes in the agricultural holding, including child sucessor, division of rights, Israel Land Authority (ILA), the Cooperative Association and the preservation of the value of the economy.
- Inheriting an Agricultural Holding or FarmLegal assistance in agricultural inheritance holding, distribution of rights between heirs, child succesor, Israel Land Authority (ILA) and avoidance of harm to the agricultural economy.
- Israel Land Authority and Cooperative Association MattersLegal support vis-à-vis Israel Land Authority (ILA) and Cooperative Association on agricultural holding, rights, permits, transfers, sale, registration and uses of agricultural farms.
- Purchasing a Home in a Kibbutz and Formalizing RightsLegal examination and legal guidance in kibbutz home transactions, rights affiliation, Israel Land Authority (ILA), membership acceptance, heirs and full contractual arrangement.
- Purchasing an Agricultural Holding in a MoshavLegal examination and full legal guidance in purchasing agricultural holding in a seat or farm, including rights, Israel Land Authority (ILA), association, agreement and taxation.
- Real Estate Sale TransactionsFull legal and tax support in complex real estate and agricultural holdings.
- Revoking a Successor Child AppointmentExamining the legal option to cancel the appointment of a successor child, handling documents, rights and consequences vis-à-vis the family, the Association and the Israel Land Authority (ILA).
- Selling an Agricultural Holding in a MoshavLegal support in the sale of agricultural holding in the moshav, including rights check, Israel Land Authority (ILA), the Association, the terms of employment and taxation aspects.
- Subdividing an Agricultural Holding in a MoshavLegal support in splitting agricultural holding, feasibility testing, regulatory conditions, Israel Land Authority (ILA), planning, taxation and agreements between stakeholders.
- Taxation of Agricultural Holdings and FarmsExamining land appreciation tax, purchase tax and associated charges in agricultural holding transactions, intergenerational transfer, sale, split and rights regulation.
- Transfer of Rights in an Agricultural HoldingTransfer of rights in an agricultural holding or in a farm as a gift, inheritance, sale or within the family, vis-à-vis Israel Land Authority (ILA) and the Cooperative Association.
Planning and Building Law
- Betterment Levies and Planning ChargesExamining billing in betterment levy, acquiescences, appeals and legal advice in planning payment requirements.
- Building Permits, Planning Variances and Nonconforming UseLegal support in building permit proceedings, requests for relief, nonconforming use and conduct in front of planning committees.
- Building Violations and Demolition OrdersLegal advice and representation in building exceptions, planning enforcement, demolition orders and planning status regulation.
- Hotel Development Grant ApplicationsEligibility check, preparation of the application file and legal guidance to the Ministry of Tourism for a grant for the establishment, expansion, conversion or recovery of a hotel.
- Land Expropriation and CompensationRepresentation in expropriation proceedings and expropriation compensation, including examination of the legality of the procedure, the amount of compensation and the damage to the rest of the land.
- Objections to Neighboring ConstructionRepresentation in objections to nearby construction that harms privacy, landscape, light and quality of life.
- Objections to Zoning PlansRepresentation in objections to city building plans and outline plans that violate real estate rights.
- Planning and Building, Objections and ExpropriationsObjections to plans, permits, expropriations, and compensation for value reduction.
- Planning and Licensing Due Diligence Before Purchasing PropertyLegal and planning examination of a property prior to purchase, including licensing defects, building irregularities and permit compliance.
- Planning and Zoning Counsel for Developers and ContractorsLegal support for entrepreneurs and contractors at all stages of planning, licensing, objections and project planning risk management.
- Rezoning, Consolidation and Parcel DivisionLegal support in changing designation, consolidating and dividing and improving land, including checking rights, objections, levy betterment and distribution of rights.
- Section 197 Diminution-in-Value ClaimsA claim of compensation for property value reduction due to an abusive plan, including legal-evaluative analysis and the exercise of rights under section 197.
Real Estate Law
- Dissolution of Real Estate Co-OwnershipDismantling sharing of apartments, land and common assets, including sale, purchase of a partner part and legal proceedings when there is no consent.
- Land Expropriation and CompensationRepresentation in expropriation proceedings and expropriation compensation, including examination of the legality of the procedure, the amount of compensation and the damage to the rest of the land.
- Legal Counsel for Purchasing an ApartmentFull legal guidance in the purchase of an apartment, preliminary checks, sales contract and tax planning.
- Planning and Licensing Due Diligence Before Purchasing PropertyLegal and planning examination of a property prior to purchase, including licensing defects, building irregularities and permit compliance.
- Planning and Zoning Counsel for Developers and ContractorsLegal support for entrepreneurs and contractors at all stages of planning, licensing, objections and project planning risk management.
- Purchasing a Home in a Kibbutz and Formalizing RightsLegal examination and legal guidance in kibbutz home transactions, rights affiliation, Israel Land Authority (ILA), membership acceptance, heirs and full contractual arrangement.
- Purchasing an Apartment from a DeveloperLegal support in buying an apartment from a contractor, checking a contractor contract and protecting the purchaser's rights.
- Real Estate Co-Ownership AgreementsConducting land sharing agreements for the regulation of use, expenses, building rights, sales and exit mechanisms between partners.
- Real Estate Sale TransactionsFull legal and tax support in complex real estate and agricultural holdings.
- Real Estate Taxation and Land Appreciation TaxTax planning, exemptions, and attainments vis-à-vis the Tax Authority.
- Registration of Property Rights with the Israeli Land Registryadvising on the registration of rights in Israeli Land Registry, transfer of ownership, repair of registration and regulation of the property's chain of rights.
- Rezoning, Consolidation and Parcel DivisionLegal support in changing designation, consolidating and dividing and improving land, including checking rights, objections, levy betterment and distribution of rights.
- Section 197 Diminution-in-Value ClaimsA claim of compensation for property value reduction due to an abusive plan, including legal-evaluative analysis and the exercise of rights under section 197.
Business Law and Corporate Counsel
- Breach of Contract and Financial ClaimsLitigation strategy for refunds and compensation for violations.
- Business Debt CollectionDebt collection for businesses and companies, including full legal treatment, financial claims and execution.
- Business Disputes and Intercompany ClaimsAdvanced legal representation in business disputes, claims between companies, breach of contracts and partner disputes.
- Commercial Contracts and AgreementsDrafting and reviewing contracts that protect business interests.
- Commercial Litigation and Corporate RepresentationLegal representation for companies in commercial lawsuits, business dispute management and lawsuit protection.
- Commercial Transactions and InvestmentsLegal support for commercial transactions, investments, acquisition of companies and business partnerships, including legal checks and risk management.
- Corporate Tax and Complex TransactionsTax planning for complex transactions, mergers, acquisitions and holding structures.
- Drafting Commercial Contracts for Businesses and CompaniesDrafting and reviewing commercial contracts for businesses, companies and entrepreneurs – preventing legal risks and protecting business interests.
- Hotel Development Grant ApplicationsEligibility check, preparation of the application file and legal guidance to the Ministry of Tourism for a grant for the establishment, expansion, conversion or recovery of a hotel.
- Legal Risk Management for BusinessesOngoing legal support for businesses and companies, including identification and management of legal risks, contracts, suppliers and partnerships.
- Ongoing Corporate Legal CounselCurrent legal advice, agreements, regulation and risk management.
- Shareholder and Partner DisputesLegal advice and strategic management of disputes between partners and shareholders, while preventing risks and maintaining company stability.
Tax Law
- Betterment Levies and Planning ChargesExamining billing in betterment levy, acquiescences, appeals and legal advice in planning payment requirements.
- Commercial Transactions and InvestmentsLegal support for commercial transactions, investments, acquisition of companies and business partnerships, including legal checks and risk management.
- Corporate Tax and Complex TransactionsTax planning for complex transactions, mergers, acquisitions and holding structures.
- Purchasing an Agricultural Holding in a MoshavLegal examination and full legal guidance in purchasing agricultural holding in a seat or farm, including rights, Israel Land Authority (ILA), association, agreement and taxation.
- Real Estate Taxation and Land Appreciation TaxTax planning, exemptions, and attainments vis-à-vis the Tax Authority.
- Selling an Agricultural Holding in a MoshavLegal support in the sale of agricultural holding in the moshav, including rights check, Israel Land Authority (ILA), the Association, the terms of employment and taxation aspects.
- Subdividing an Agricultural Holding in a MoshavLegal support in splitting agricultural holding, feasibility testing, regulatory conditions, Israel Land Authority (ILA), planning, taxation and agreements between stakeholders.
- Taxation of Agricultural Holdings and FarmsExamining land appreciation tax, purchase tax and associated charges in agricultural holding transactions, intergenerational transfer, sale, split and rights regulation.
Public Procurement and Tender Law
- Legal Counsel for Business Tender SubmissionsPreparation of a tender case, testing of threshold conditions, documents, pricing, and contract risks for businesses and companies.
- Post-Award Tender and Contract Performance CounselChecking contract, performance guarantees, insurance, fines, milestones and risk management after winning.
- Public Tenders and Israel Land Authority TendersFull legal support for public tenders and Israeli Land Authority (ILA) tenders, from the preliminary examination stage to the winning and contracting stage.
- Tender Bonds, Submission Documents and Technical DisqualificationA tender guarantee check, affidavits, signatures, approvals, and mandatory documents to reduce the risk of technical disqualification.
- Tender Clarifications, Objections and ChallengesFormulating clarification questions, handling attainments, locating contradictions in the tender documents and building an early action strategy.
- Tender Eligibility RequirementsChecking threshold conditions, prior experience, turnover, classifications and proof documents before entering the tender.
- Tender Submissions through the Inbal SystemLegal and operational support for submission through the Inbal system: permissions, files, signatures, proper control and delivery.
Wills, Inheritance and Estates
- Appointing a Successor Child for an Agricultural HoldingLegal support for the appointment of a successor child in agricultural holding or in an agricultural farm, in front of the family, the Cooperative Association and Israel Land Authority (ILA).
- Enduring Powers of Attorney and GuardianshipPreparation of Enduring Power of Attorney and Submission to the Custodian General.
- Inheritance Disputes Involving Agricultural HoldingsLegal handling of inheritance disputes in the agricultural holding, including child sucessor, division of rights, Israel Land Authority (ILA), the Cooperative Association and the preservation of the value of the economy.
- Inheriting an Agricultural Holding or FarmLegal assistance in agricultural inheritance holding, distribution of rights between heirs, child succesor, Israel Land Authority (ILA) and avoidance of harm to the agricultural economy.
- Revoking a Successor Child AppointmentExamining the legal option to cancel the appointment of a successor child, handling documents, rights and consequences vis-à-vis the family, the Association and the Israel Land Authority (ILA).
- Wills, Inheritance and Estate AdministrationProbate editing, estate management and representation in inheritance disputes.