ACCOLADES
Our practice is recognized by all leading legal directories.
The following is a representative list of accolades:
“Top-notch law firm Liad Whatstein & Co. continues to attract high-profile international names”
WTR 1000, 2024
“The right choice for important and complex matters”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
Israel – Trademark Firm of the Year
IAM and WTR Global IP Awards, 2023
“A powerhouse of the life science industry with an unparalleled reputation”
IAM Patent 1000, 2023
Israel – Patent Disputes Firm of the Year
Managing Intellectual Property, 2023
“Liad Whatstein & Co. is the national trailblazer in life sciences IP matters”
IAM Patent 1000, 2022
“When people think of IP litigation in Israel, they think of Liad Whatstein & Co.”
WTR 1000, 2022
“A market leader and go-to firm for companies operating in the pharmaceutical, defense and communications technology sectors… Excellent, highly professional, assertive and astute. On the cutting edge”
Legal 500, 2022
“IP litigation achievements which are the stuff of legend”
IAM Patent 1000, 2021
“The go-to firm in Israel for complex IP disputes on behalf of major international corporations… simply superior to others”
Legal 500, 2021
“…known to be aggressive litigators but they are also very practical and know how to resolve conflicts efficiently and promptly. They understand the client”
Legal 500, 2021
“Amazing team… precise and creative… with impressive list of clients from the pharmaceutical industry”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“Professional, dynamic, always on point, quick to respond, kind, courteous and lovely to work with”
WTR 1000, 2021
“Thorough and committed lawyers who leave no stone unturned and who aggressively represent their clients in the best way”
IAM Patent 1000, 2020
“Liad Whatstein & Co. is particularly sought after for IP disputes and regularly assists the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies with contentious matters”
Legal 500, 2020
“Strong expertise, straight-to-the-point advice and practicality”
WTR 1000, 2020
Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year
Chambers Global Israel Awards, 2019
“Very detailed, insightful and pertinent advice in multi-jurisdictional cases, with excellent service… and broad business acumen and industry knowledge, both inside and outside Israel”
IAM Patent 1000, 2019
“Engaged by a host of multinational pharma companies, the team at Liad Whatstein & Co. is business-minded, well informed and very creative; bold and daring but doesn’t rush too quickly into litigation”
Legal 500, 2019
Israel – Patent Contentious Firm of the Year
Managing Intellectual Property, 2019
Israel – Patent Firm of the Year
The Global IP Awards, 2019
“Liad Whatstein & Co. has excellent, professional, technically smart lawyers who are pragmatic in their handling of complex cases”
WTR 1000, 2019
“The level of service provided at Liad Whatstein & Co. is among the highest of any firm in Israel”
Legal 500, 2018
“Liad Whatstein & Co. manages IP portfolios and crafts complex prosecution strategies for some of the largest tech and life sciences companies operating in Israel”
Legal 500, 2018
“For “superb enforcement services” brand owners need look no further than the “extremely impressive IP practice” at Liad Whatstein & Co… state-of-the-art, pioneering firm”
WTR 1000, 2018
“There is no better IP lawyer in Israel”
IAM 1000, 2017
“Liad Whatstein & Co. is the prime address in the region for major innovative pharmaceutical companies needing support on contentious matters… Liad Whatstein is a truly outstanding litigator – dedicated, intelligent, strategic, experienced, hardworking and responsive. He has great technical understanding – and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in simple language is remarkable… There is simply no better lawyer in the country”
IAM 1000, 2018
“Absolutely top-quality”
Legal 500, 2017
“Liad Whatstein acts for heavyweight pharmaceuticals industry clients, in addition to several luxury goods, media and entertainment brand owners”
Legal 500, 2017
Israel – IP Firm of the Year
Managing Intellectual Property, 2017
“Impressive reputation for its ability to handle complex litigation for leading names in the pharmaceutical industry”
Chambers & Partners, 2017
“Liad Whatstein knows the law and the system and is very creative in his approaches”
Chambers & Partners, 2017
“The “pre-eminent” Liad Whatstein & Co. has become a prime pick for innovators in the pharmaceuticals and defence industries”
IAM 1000, 2017
“Having worked in intellectual property for over 20 years, Liad Whatstein has a sound commercial reasoning that allows him to stand out, not only as a heavyweight litigator, but also and most notably as a business partner – one who is willing to walk the extra mile and think and act outside the box”
WTR 1000, 2017
“Liad Whatstein & Co. has been a breath of fresh air on the Israeli IP landscape”
WTR 1000, 2017
“Liad Whatstein is a standout patent litigator”
Legal 500, 2016
“They are very good at problem solving – they take trouble away from clients”
Chambers & Partners, 2016
“Liad Whatstein & Co. has established itself as a “contentious powerhouse” that relishes the cut and thrust of the knottiest spats”
WTR 1000, 2016
“Founding partner Liad Whatstein is a crack litigator who has seen almost everything that there is to see”
WTR 1000, 2016
“Liad Whatstein is a ruthless, very sharp, very dominant litigator, yet cooperative in transactions despite being a contentious lawyer at heart”
IAM 1000, 2015
“Liad Whatstein stands out on the contentious side”
Legal 500, 2015
“Liad Whatstein is an esteemed patent litigator, praised for his proactivity and good preparation. He covers patent, trade mark and copyright issues, with a focus on the pharmaceutical and IT sectors”
Chambers & Partners, 2015
“Liad Whatstein is a widely respected patent litigator”
Legal 500, 2014
“Liad Whatstein is lauded by clients as a technically skilled patent litigation expert who is very engaged in his cases. Sources praise his experience and great insights into the strategies applied by local generic competitors”
Chambers & Partners, 2014
“Liad Whatstein is a celebrated name on the market: He is extremely knowledgeable about his clients’ technology and first-class on all the legal and procedural issues associated with oppositions in Israel”
IAM 1000, 2014
“Liad Whatstein’s arguments go straight to the point and he has excellent courtroom skills. He is an aggressive and very tough litigator, but he has commom sense and knows how to settle cases”
WTR 1000, 2015
“Liad Whatstein is dedicated to obtaining the best possible results for rights holders. He is practical, proactive and diligent, and truly understands what companies are looking for in their external counsel. He is a wonderful partner and a pleasure to work with”
WTR 1000, 2014
“Patrons entrust their most complex mandates to the safe hands of “supremely effective litigator” Liad Whatstein. Proactive, incredibly knowledgeable about the system and a pragmatic adviser, he enjoys great success in both contentious and transactional matters”
IAM 1000, 2012
“Liad Whatstein focuses on contentious matters and is considered a truly great litigator”
WTR 1000, 2011
“The excellent Liad Whatstein has a prodigious reputation as a litigator, but also assists certain state research institutions in licensing their technology. In addition, he works with players in the pharmaceutical industry – often in the course of settlement negotiations following high-profile litigation”
IAM 250, 2011
“Liad Whatstein is a superb litigator – one of the best in Israel”
Chambers & Partners, 2009
“Liad Whatstein is a really creative and successful on a strategic level”
Chambers & Partners, 2009
“Liad Whatstein is an excellent jurist who is extremely intelligent and very well prepared in court”
Chambers & Partners, 2008