Cassouto & Co. — Israel

Bella Peled

Bella Peled is a Partner at Cassouto & Co. and a leading figure in the firm’s commercial litigation practice. Bella handles complex civil and commercial litigation, including corporate law, shareholder disputes, insolvency proceedings and substantial monetary claims, banking and administrative proceedings. She is known for her exceptional thoroughness, sharp legal mind and unwavering seriousness in handling complex matters. Her command of Russian and English has positioned her to act in matters involving high-profile international business figures. · Litigation

Mirit Shalev

Mirit Shalev is a Partner at Cassouto & Co. with extensive experience in civil-commercial and administrative litigation. In addition to her practice, she serves as the chief legal advisor to the Israel Bar Association. In this capacity, Mirit outlines the legal rules by which the Bar operates and represents the Bar before various court instances in almost all proceedings filed by or against it. Her practice includes contractual and corporate disputes, class actions, and administrative proceedings. Mirit is widely regarded as a first-rate litigator and a true jurist. She brings exceptional legal depth, disciplined analysis and uncompromising professionalism to every matter she handles. · Litigation

Ronen Buch

Ronen Buch is a Partner at Cassouto & Co., focusing on large-scale, complex civil-commercial litigation. He manages some of the firm’s most demanding disputes, spanning corporate law and shareholder conflicts, contract law, bankruptcies and liquidations, as well as court proceedings and arbitrations. Ronen is a highly skilled litigator and jurist, known for his ability to master legally and factually intricate multi-disciplinary legal cases. His practice further covers complex insolvency proceedings. In addition, he has significant experience in international matters and in working closely with leading foreign law firms. Clients say: "Ronen Buch is highly knowledgeable, provides great insights, ask the right questions … He finds the best way to challenge things. He is a guy you can really call any time to share new ideas. He gets everything done properly". · Litigation

Shahar Capusha

Shahar Capusha is a Partner at Cassouto & Co. and heads the firm’s class actions and derivative claims practice. He specialises in complex commercial litigation, including corporate and shareholder disputes, class actions and derivative proceedings. Shahar is recognised as an outstanding litigator with exceptional analytical abilities. His work is marked by steady judgment in urgent, high-stakes situations and reflects originality of thought, intellectual depth, strategic clarity and the ability to carefully assess legal risk throughout the life of a dispute, shaped in part by his academic background in philosophy and his qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales. He is involved in sophisticated matters, including those with cross-border aspects, and is regarded by the firm as a rising star. · Litigation

Shmulik Cassouto

Shmulik Cassouto is the firm’s founder and the central figure behind its dispute resolution philosophy. “The Mike Tyson of the legal world… the rottweiler of lawyers” is how a fictional character, based closely on Shmulik Cassouto, is described by a client in his book ‘Confessions of Unicorn Founder’, after having been successfully represented by Cassouto. The fictional character based on Shmulik’s professional persona is said to “represent all kinds of tycoons in their disputes... has no god,” that “… once the other side knows he represents you; settlement offers start coming in.” Shmulik is recognized for his sharp strategic thinking, in-depth analytical ability and a strong presence in the management of complex disputes and, he plays a key role in shaping the firm’s overall approach. Practice Areas Complex commercial litigation, shareholder and corporate control disputes, financial litigation, international litigation, administrative petitions, high-stakes class actions, regulatory enforcement, insolvency proceedings, as well as complex arbitrations and mediations. Cassouto appears before various forums and is involved in cases where the intersection of law, business and strategy is critical. Role in Matters In matters in which he is involved, Shmulik Cassouto takes an active, and often a lead role in shaping dispute resolution strategy and in key decision-making stages. His involvement is evident from the early phases of a dispute and continues through to its resolution, whether by judgment, settlement or determination outside the courtroom. He is known for his ability to identify pressure points, anticipate opposing moves and reframe disputes in a manner that advances the client’s objectives. Typical Clients Cassouto's clients include the top echelon of Israeli and international business entities, local and international public companies, tech entrepreneurs, controlling shareholders, senior executives and high net worth individuals, who turn to him in situations where the dispute reshapes their business or personal future. There is a widely held perception in the market that his entry into a matter alters the balance of power and the dynamics of negotiations. Positioning Cassouto is identified with handling matters where there is no room for routine, and where complex, precise, confident and well considered decision making is required, more often than not, under immense pressure. He is regarded as a natural choice in situations where the dispute itself constitutes a turning point. · Litigation

Tal Gutmer

Tal Gutmer is a Partner at Cassouto & Co. and a senior member of the firm’s team. She is an experienced commercial litigator, handling complex civil and commercial disputes across a broad range of legal fields, including contract and corporate litigation. Tal personally handles the cases she manages, and is known for her outstanding ability to master a huge amount of factual material, thoroughly prepare witnesses for trial, and the personal approach with which she handles all her clients. Thanks to her thoroughness, legal accuracy, and professional judgement, she is regarded as a highly seasoned and reliable litigator in matters that allow no margin for error. · Litigation