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Blesi & Papa was established in 2007 by Alfred Blesi and Roberta Papa. Blesi & Papa handles all facets of individual and collective employment law, pensions, social security and related areas on non-contentious and contentious matters, including litigation in court and representation of clients before arbitral tribunals and administrative agencies. 

Being the first law firm in Switzerland exclusively dedicated to these areas of practice, Blesi & Papa serves an international clientele, predominantly enterprises, with the highest level of expertise. The firm is also regularly consulted by other law firms in Switzerland and abroad to assist in employment, pension and social security law matters.


Chambers Review

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Employment - Switzerland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Blesi & Papa is a highly regarded boutique with an outstanding reputation for employment contracts as well as mass dismissals. The law firm frequently advises on bonus claims and executive hires and terminations, in addition to assisting with investigations. The team is active in the areas of pensions and social security, acting for both employers and employees. It boasts additional expertise in immigration and data protection matters.

Strengths

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Blesi & Papa is the leading boutique law firm specialised in employment and social insurance law. Translating complex matters in an understandable way to the customer is one of its strengths.

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Blesi & Papa has extensive knowledge and excellent written communication skills. The team is very responsive, provides accurate guidance and has a pragmatic approach.

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The team provides very pragmatic, practical and hands-on advice.

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Team members possess specialised knowledge across various aspects of employment law.

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Blesi & Papa's advice is concise, to the point, reliable and timely.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alfred Blesi
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Alfred Blesi
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Band 1

Alfred Blesi handles a wide range of employment matters, with particular activity advising on relocations at all levels and social security issues.

Alfred Blesi is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer.

Alfred Blesi is very convincing and pragmatic. He knows everything and applies his knowledge in a way that makes a lot of sense.

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Roberta Papa
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Roberta Papa
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Roberta Papa assists clients with a wide range of employment mandates, including pensions matters and contracts. She additionally handles working time disputes and the employment aspects of corporate reorganisations.

I have found her to be the best, most reliable and clear lawyer. She really outshines other employment lawyers we have worked with.

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René Hirsiger
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René Hirsiger
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René Hirsiger acts on a variety of employment matters, ranging from social security issues to litigation. He also assists with mass dismissals, employment contract reviews and the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.

René Hirsiger is a great lawyer who provides to-the-point, relevant and practical advice.

René Hirsiger's level of service is just outstanding and his commercial vision is unique.

René Hirsiger provides seamless advice on cases.

René Hirsiger is highly specialised in employment matters, very responsive and easy to work with.

René Hirsiger is always reachable and responds very swiftly on even extremely complex matters.

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Thomas Pietruszak
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Thomas Pietruszak
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Band 3
Thomas Pietruszak is known for his ability to handle complex employment matters. He is active advising clients on contracts and assisting with internal investigations and employment litigation.

Thomas Pietruszak is an excellent litigator with deep knowledge.

Thomas Pietruszak is a great lawyer. He delivers pragmatic, practical and hands-on advice.

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Blesi & Papa

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Alfred Blesi
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Alfred Blesi
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Band 1
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Roberta Papa
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Roberta Papa
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René Hirsiger
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René Hirsiger
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Thomas Pietruszak
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Thomas Pietruszak
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Band 3
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Members

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Nina Rabaeus

Clients

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Credit Suisse AG

Rockwell Automation

Syngenta

UBS

Unilever