Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
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+41 44 225 60 25About
Provided by Blesi & Papa
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
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
Provided by Chambers
"Blesi & Papa provides great, hands-on and solution-oriented support."
"The lawyers provide expert insights and are pragmatic."
"Blesi & Papa provides great, hands-on and solution-oriented support."
"The lawyers provide expert insights and are pragmatic."
Notable Practitioners
Alfred Blesi handles a wide range of employment matters, with particular activity advising on relocations at all levels.
"Alfred has great insight, he knows his clients very well so there is no need to re-explain our policy and system to him."
Roberta Papa assists clients with a wide range of employment mandates, including pensions matters and contracts.
"Roberta Papa is a much appreciated external counsel partner, always ready to support and offer strong legal advice, even on last-minute enquiries."
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 has extensive specialised knowledge. He provides very pragmatic, hands-on advice."
René Hirsiger acts on a variety of employment matters, ranging from social security issues to litigation.
"René Hirsiger provides concise, to-the-point advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Blesi & Papa
Switzerland
Clients
Provided by Blesi & Papa
Credit Suisse AG
Rockwell Automation
Syngenta
UBS
Unilever