Nir Yaslovitzh, Law office

Nir Yaslovitzh, Law office is one of Israel’s leading criminal law firms. The firm specializes in a broad range of criminal law matters, from blue-collar offences and sex offences to white-collar and complex economic crimes, including securities and investment fraud.

Adv. Yaslovitzh provides clients with close legal support from the strategic planning stage through ongoing case management and courtroom representation. Following an in-depth analysis of each matter, the firm delivers tailored legal solutions based on professionalism, creativity and original legal thinking.

The firm is committed to providing comprehensive legal counsel while maintaining the core values that guide its practice: innovation, creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. 

Out-of-the-Box Thinking and Innovation

Adv. Yaslovitzh’s service-oriented approach is rooted in the understanding that the rapidly evolving legal world requires innovative and forward-thinking strategies. The firm therefore views creativity and unconventional legal thinking as essential tools for achieving successful outcomes in today’s dynamic legal environment. 

Adv. Nir Yaslovitzh, Founder & Owner

Adv. Yaslovitzh holds an LL.B. degree and previously lectured at the Netanya Academic College. During his studies, he decided to specialize in criminal law, interned at the Public Defender’s Office and later worked with Adv. Avraham Landstein and Adv. Revital Swid, former Member of Knesset. He formerly served as a panel head in the disciplinary court of the Israel Bar Association Tel Aviv District and currently serves as Chairman of the Israel Bar Association’s Extradition and International Crime Committee, following extensive experience in representing Israelis detained abroad. 

Adv. Yaslovitzh is a member of the European Criminal Bar Association

Throughout the years, Adv. Yaslovitzh has handled numerous high-profile criminal cases, with the Ayia Napa Boys Case becoming one of the firm’s most widely recognized matters. 

Specializes in Representing Israeli Detainees Across the Globe

Over recent years, Adv. Yaslovitzh has represented Israeli detainees worldwide and provides legal support to Chabad’s Aleph Institute, which assists Israelis arrested abroad. His international practice began with an organ trade case in Cyprus and continued with several prominent cross-border criminal matters.

As a result of his extensive international experience and professional relationships with prosecutors and law firms worldwide, particularly in Cyprus, the firm has established strong international legal connections, including an additional branch in Cyprus.

The Ayia Napa Affair - Adv. Yaslovitzh gained reputation mainly due to the Ayia Napa Boys Affairs where he represented 4 of the main suspects of raping the British young woman, who was also a guest in the hotel where they stayed in Cyprus. Adv. Yaslovitzh’s impressive ability to handle a completely different legal system, international media pressure and the ongoing briefing of the boys’ families in a sensitive and compassionate matter, proved themselves completely, and at the end of the day he managed to turn the tide, despite of all of the surrounding pressures, and lead to the full acquittance and the return home of the four affair’s “heroes”.

The Akunin Couple’s Arrest in Turkey - Adv. Yoselevitz also represented Natalie and Mordi Akunin, the Israeli couple who were arrested in Istanbul for taking photographs of the President’s castle, and were accused of political and military espionage. After Adv. Yoselevitz improved their arrest conditions, he met them in the jails in which they were held, Mordi Akunin on the Asian side of the city, and Natalie Akunin on the European side, and tried to bring about a spirit of hope. The Akunin couple were released from the Turkish prison. The Israeli Prime Minister and the Turkish President were involved in the matter, and after the couple’s release an assumption was made, according to which this event may result in the improvement of the Israel-Turkish relations. After the release of the Akunin couple, Adv. Yoselevitz personally met the Israeli Prime Minister, Mr. Naftali Bennet.

The Release of Dudi Ashkenazi in Greece - Adv. Yaslovitzh represented Dudi Ashkenazi, who was arrested in Greece in 2022 as per the request of the Government of Peru due to drug charges, as per an international arrest warrant issued by the Interpol, due to alleged drug crimes in 2012 in Peru. After 38 days, Ashkenazi was permitted to leave Greece immediately, and all restrictions were canceled. Adv. Yaslovitzh thanked the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice, who were involved in Ashkenazi’s release.

The Release of Lia Kopel in Greece - Adv. Yaslovitzh also represented Lia (Lirai) Kopel, a woman in her 60’s, who was arrested in Greece due to an international arrest warrant issued by the Interpol, regarding a divorce-related dispute with her ex-husband. Kopel left the USA with her children about 8 years ago, while they were minors, claiming that they suffered from domestic violence. The father claimed that she abducted her children. Kopel’s release was achieved after an appeal was submitted regarding the USA’s extradition request, claiming that she had done nothing to justify the request for her extradition.
The international profile of this event, and the required discretion throughout the case, positioned the firm as a leading and high quality law firm.

The Christina Block Affair - Advocate Nir Yaslovitzh represented two suspects in a complex investigation conducted in Germany relating to the Christina Block affair, considered one of the most highly publicized cases in Germany in recent years.
As part of the representation:
• Legal proceedings were conducted with German law enforcement and prosecution authorities. • An in-depth analysis of the investigation materials and evidence was carried out. • Legal negotiations were held with the authorities while safeguarding the suspects’ rights. • A legal strategy was formulated that led to the cancellation of the international arrest warrants issued against the suspects.

• The proceedings The proceedings included carefully managed legal cooperation with the German authorities, during which relevant information was provided for the purpose of clarifying the facts of the case, all in accordance with the law and while protecting the interests of the represented parties.

Result: Cancellation of the international arrest warrants and regulation of the suspects’ legal status vis-à-vis the German authorities. 

Notable Cases

In addition to the Ayia Napa affair, the firm handled other publicized cases, including the Telegrass affair, representing Barel Levy, the main suspect; the collapse of Global Investec involving alleged investment fraud; the Bagatz appeal to reopen the Tair Rada murder case; the representation of Rabbi Yehuda David Wolpa against witness harassment charges; and the arrest of gynecologist and sexologist Dr. Benny Shekhter, among others. Due to these and other prominent cases, the firm has experienced significant growth in recent years and is now considered one of Israel’s prominent criminal law firms. 

24/7 Availability and Placing Himself in the Client’s Shoes

Adv. Yaslovitzh is known for his deep commitment to his clients and his ability to fully understand their legal and personal circumstances. Combined with his legal expertise and strong litigation skills, this approach has led to significant legal achievements and precedential rulings.