At key moments,
reputation matters.
A long-standing boutique law firm advising private clients, companies and international clients on real estate, projects and complex legal matters in Israel.
Our work is built on decades of experience, familiarity with authorities and institutional bodies, and meticulous legal work.
Our Approach
Precision, Experience and Confidence
understanding the system in which decisions are made: authorities, documents, professional parties, timelines and the risks that arise along the way.
Our firm combines decades of experience, meticulous work and familiarity with professional systems and institutions in Israel and abroad — enabling us to manage each matter with clarity, sound judgment and a practical approach.
Professional Reputation
Active involvement in key roles within the Israel Bar Association, public committees, professional forums and legal training programs.
Decades of Experience
Extensive experience advising private, business and institutional clients.
Real Estate Expertise
Legal counsel for sales and purchases, leases, projects and urban renewal, alongside real estate taxation and registration of rights.
International Connections
Admission to the New York Bar, alongside legal and business collaborations in Israel and internationally.
Reputation, Experience, Personal Attention.
About the Firm
David Sofer Law Offices is an established boutique law firm with decades of experience in real estate and civil law.
The firm was founded by Adv. David Sofer, former Chairman of the Israel Council of Real Estate Appraisers and currently Chairman of the Public Institutions and Government Forum of the Israel Bar Association. He also serves as Deputy Chairman of the Tel Aviv District Committee and lectures and leads professional training programs in real estate and taxation.
Over the years, the firm has represented Israel’s leading banking corporations, alongside companies, institutional entities and private clients in Israel and abroad. The firm specializes in complex real estate transactions, litigation and the provision of precise, practical and creative legal solutions.
The firm also benefits from international experience and global professional ties, including through David Sofer’s admission to the New York Bar and membership in international legal organizations, facilitating legal and business cooperation in Israel and internationally.
At the core of the firm’s practice is the combination of extensive experience, broad strategic insight and a proven ability to achieve results - while providing every client with personal, discreet and fair legal counsel.
Our services
Practice areas
At key moments, reputation matters.
Early legal review can help clarify the right course of action - and what may be best avoided.
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Our Work
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Trusted by Leading Organizations
Advising prominent companies and institutions across the Israeli market.
Questions and Answers
What is important to know before entering into a real estate transaction?
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What happens during the initial consultation or first call?The first step is to review the circumstances, the documents already available, and the decision or transaction ahead. From there, we can identify what needs to be examined, where the main risks may lie, what options are available, and how best to proceed. The goal is to bring clarity to the situation before taking a significant legal or business step
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When should I involve a lawyer in a real estate transaction?Ideally, before signing any binding document and before transferring a deposit or making any commitment to a seller, developer, or other party.
A real estate transaction should be reviewed in advance from several angles, including title and ownership rights, registration, tax implications, contractual obligations, and key deadlines. These issues are best addressed before entering into commitments that may be difficult or costly to reverse. -
I have a property, an inheritance matter, or a transaction. How do I know whether I need legal advice?Whenever a matter involves property, legal rights, money, registration, or several parties with competing interests, an early legal review is usually advisable.
Even matters that appear straightforward — such as transferring property within a family, selling or purchasing a property, dealing with an inheritance, or entering into an agreement — may carry tax consequences, registration requirements, contractual obligations, or the potential for future disputes -
I received a draft agreement. Is it enough to review it myself?It is generally not advisable to rely solely on a personal reading of a contract, particularly in real estate transactions, substantial lease agreements, purchases from developers, commercial agreements, or financial commitments.
A legal review considers not only what the agreement says, but also what may be missing: deadlines, security arrangements, liability provisions, supporting documents, termination rights, and risks that may not be apparent on a first reading. -
My matter involves several areas at once: real estate, tax, inheritance, or a company. Where do we start?We start by looking at the full picture. Many legal matters involve several overlapping layers, such as real estate, taxation, title registration, heirs, companies, shareholders, or disputes between parties.
Rather than treating each issue in isolation, it is important to understand how the different elements interact and which decisions may affect the next stage of the matter. -
Is it worth consulting a lawyer even before a dispute arises?Yes. In many cases, there are more options available before a dispute develops. Clear drafting, early legal review, proper documentation, negotiation, and the timely regulation of rights can often prevent uncertainty from turning into a conflict.
Once a dispute has already escalated, the available options may become more limited and the legal process more complex. -
Buying a property from a developer: what should be reviewed before proceeding?When purchasing from a developer, it is important to look beyond the purchase price and technical specifications. The agreement, buyer protections and security arrangements, delivery dates, indexation provisions, the developer’s rights, registration status, future registration of title, and additional costs should all be examined carefully.
These issues can directly affect the overall cost of the transaction, the expected timeline, and the ability to complete the purchase smoothly and securely. -
Does it make a difference if the property or transaction has an international element?Yes. If the client is based abroad, if a non-resident is involved, if documents are being executed outside Israel, or if an Israeli property is being managed remotely, additional practical and legal considerations may arise.
These may include execution and authentication of documents, ownership and registration issues, taxation, powers of attorney, and representation before the relevant authorities. In such cases, effective legal guidance needs to address both the transaction itself and the practical realities of managing the process from abroad.
You deserve close, professional, and personalized legal guidance
In the most expensive and important transaction of your life, I will be there for you.
From the negotiation stage through delivery or receiving the key, registration in the Land Registry (Tabu), and far beyond.