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Shai Avnieli
Adv. Shai Avnieli specializes in representing clients in complex dispute resolution procedures, with a special focus on procedures relating to construction projects, engineering, and infrastructure. Shai also possesses extensive experience advising contractors, orderers, and entrepreneurs throughout all stages of a project.
Shai’s clients include leading Israeli engineering and infrastructure companies, as well as internationally known entities operating in the infrastructure and energy sectors.
Shai has extensive experience in supporting diverse projects in the field of engineering and infrastructure, including roads, rail transport, water, gas, renewable energy, seaports, and air. Among the projects to which Shai has provided legal counsel are the Red Line project of the Tel Aviv Light Rail, the Green Line project of the Jerusalem Light Rail, the tunnel mining project for the high-speed rail between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, a project for the construction of a desalination plant in Ashdod, a project for the construction of a new arm at Ben-Gurion Airport, a project to build a new railway parallel to Road 6, other complex projects, and more.
Shai boasts extensive experience in representing his clients in various litigation procedures related to the field of engineering and infrastructure. He provides representation before the various courts, during arbitrations (in Israel and internationally), and in alternative dispute resolution procedures.
In addition, Shai provides advice on critical issues and crises in the field of engineering and infrastructure.
Prominent legal directories Chambers and Partners The Legal 500 ranks Shai as a Prominent Lawyer in the Infrastructure practice area.
Education:
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, LL.B. 2004
Admission:
Member of the Israel Bar Association since 2005
Insights & News - Shai Avnieli:
Webinar: The Impact of Unexpected Events on Construction Projects
In Israel, 2025, there is no moment of relief. Unexpected events have become a routine part of life here. But what happens when these events directly impact the construction market and projects?
Our firm, in collaboration with Gcs for Gcs, is hosting a practical webinar on this very topic. Adv. Shai Avnieli, Partner and Head of the Projects & Infrastructure Department, will share his insights on navigating these events in Israel’s ever-evolving and dynamic market—one that never ceases to surprise. The Webinar will be held at March 26, 2025 at 11:00.
Court Ruling Could Change the Status of Lump-Sum Contracts
Supreme Court: Metpro Tender Win for M1 Metro Line Stands
Zohar Lande and Shai Avnieli represented Metpro in an administrative appeal submitted to the Supreme Court, in which another bidder attempted to disqualify Metpro’s win in the tender for the management and planning of the M1 metro line. The Supreme Court accepted the district court’s position, recommending that the appellant withdraw its appeal and reach an agreement with Metpro regarding legal expenses.