Adv. Assaf Berenson specializes in labor law, both private and collective, and is experienced in managing litigation proceedings in the field. He provides ongoing counsel to various private and commercial clients, including with regard to drafting employment agreements, advising on labor crisis situations, providing legal opinions (in relation to due diligence as well), pension counsel and more.
Assaf possesses unique expertise in the collective labor law field, and has many years of experience advising on initial organization, collective negotiations and collective agreements related to strikes, labor disputes, privatization, transfers of control and corporate restructuring. Moreover, he is experienced in representing public entities and officials before the Finance Ministry’s Department of Salary and Employment Agreements.
Over the years, Assaf advised on dozens of collective agreements in various organizations, including universities, municipalities, infrastructure companies, defense corporations, public service and more.
In the litigation aspect, Assaf represents his clients in complex labor law litigation proceedings, including class actions, collective proceedings and disciplinary hearings.
In addition, Assaf serves in the military reserves as an officer in the Military Advocate General’s Corps, where he serves as legal advisor on labor law.
In the past, Assaf co-authored (together with his father, Adv. Haim Berenson) an article on “Sympathy Strikes” in honor of his grandfather, the late Supreme Court Judge, Zvi Berenson, published in the second volume of the book known as the Berenson Book, “Bnei Svara”.
LL.B., College of Management Academic Studies, 1994
B.A., Economics, Tel Aviv University, 1990
Israel Bar Association, 1995
“Assaf has special experience and expertise on high education laws. He can work as an individual, as well as a team player.”
Chambers Global Guide, 2026
“Assaf is simply wonderful and very experienced. He is a nice person, well educated in his field and knows the law and relationship difficulties between universities and employees.”
Chambers Global Guide, 2026
“Assaf Berenson has a wealth of experience and knowledge.”
Chambers Global Guide, 2026
“Assaf Berenson is an experienced lawyer in collective negotiations and pensions matters who is also highly regarded for representing clients in labour law class actions. He also advises on senior executive exits and contentious terminations.”
Chambers Global Guide, 2025
“Assaf Berenson is an extraordinary professional who has unparalleled expertise in the labour law field.”
Chambers Global Guide, 2025
“Collective labour specialist.”
The Legal 500, 2025
“The team is dedicated to providing personalised service, ensuring that each client feels valued and understood. Attorney Assaf Berenson has a profound understanding of our unique aspects as a client and the needs arising from them. He ensures constant communication and stays updated on any changes and developments in our cases.”
The Legal 500, 2025
“Assaf Berenson gives the best service. He knows the ins and outs of the field.”
Chambers Global Guide, 2024
