According to some, Asserson Law Offices provides ‘the standards of a magic circle firm for a fraction of the price’. Headquartered in London, but with a sizeable Israel base, it specialises in representing corporate, government and high-net-worth clients in disputes under UK and US law. UK-qualified practice head Baruch Baigel contributes extensive experience in international arbitral proceedings, particularly under ICC and LCIA rules. Other key contacts include US- and UK-qualified Yisrael Hiller; ’outstanding lawyer’ Shimon Goldwater; and Lynn Yin, who possesses ‘excellent strategic vision’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Excellent commercial acumen, responsive and co-ordinated team. Very good with difficult clients and cross-border elements of the dispute. Baruch Baigel is a brilliant tactician and with astute legal analysis. Lynn Yin is highly collaborative, responsive and hard working.’
  • ‘Niche UK firm operating out of Israel. Unique business model attracting talented lawyers than can be offered to clients at rates much lower than City firms.’
  • ‘Baruch Baigel is an exceptional lawyer, he has excellent judgment and commands the full trust and confidence of his clients. Associate Chavah Apfelbaum, despite her relatively junior status, is a very accomplished and diligent  lawyer who punches well above her years.’
  • ‘Asserson offers very high-quality legal representation which is cost effective and well managed. Shimon Goldwater is an outstanding lawyer and a superb team leader. His cooperation with other solicitors and with counsel is excellent.’
  • ‘An excellent law firm. Commercial, professional and available. Lawyers understand the client perspective.’
  • ‘The team offers excellent value for money whilst providing City firm levels of service. It is very dedicated to achieving the best outcome for its clients. Lynn Yin has excellent strategic vision and handles clients very ably. Her tactical acumen is impressive.’
  • ‘Outstanding legal ability and close engagement with the client’s needs. This is a unique firm - based in Israel but doing UK legal work. You get the standards of a magic circle firm for a fraction of the price.’
  • ‘First class experience of international disputes involving both Israel  and other countries. Baruch Baigel is an excellent partner for complex high-value cases.’

Key clients

  • Benjamin Steinmetz
  • Semën Anufriev
  • David Hamon and others
  • Samuel Copley
  • Campaign Against Antisemitism
  • Xiao Min
  • JBR Capital

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Baruch Baigel

Other key lawyers

Shimon Goldwater, Yisrael Hiller, Lynn Yin, havah Apfelbaum