Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 2
Email address
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+41 44 215 5252About
Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
The expertise of the Employment Law Group extends to the full range of all employment law matters including data protection, immigration and social security. Schellenberg Wittmer also has a strong reputation in employment litigation, employment law-related issues in international set-ups and in connection with international and domestic M&A transactions.
Our Employment Law Group consists of multilingual lawyers and currently includes four practitioners who hold the Certified Specialist SBA Labour Law title.
Schellenberg Wittmer’s Employment Law Group has extensive experience in advising clients in all matters of employment and employment-related law. We offer advice and assistance to our clients in the following areas in particular:
- Due diligence and assistance in M&A operations
- Negotiation, drafting and review of employment contracts, termination agreements, personnel handbooks, staff policies (whistleblowing, harassment, expenses, etc.), and all contractual documents related to employment law
- Structuring of remuneration and bonus schemes, such as deferred compensation, employee participation or other schemes; data protection-related issues, including assistance on employment and data protection issues related to US PROGRAM
- Negotiations and settlements with employees and top managers
- Assistance to companies in relocation of their business to Switzerland, relocation or secondment of key employees from/to various countries; immigration law issues, residence and work permits
Chambers Review
Schellenberg Wittmer is a strong outfit advising on employment matters relating to domestic and international M&A transactions. The team often represents employers in litigation cases concerning terminations and discrimination claims. The law firm also acts on social security issues. The department advises a varied client roster consisting of construction companies, retailers, financial institutions and healthcare providers.
Work Highlights
- Schellenberg Wittmer assisted OTB Ventures with the employment and social security aspects of its Series A financing of ClearSpace.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Schellenberg Wittmer lawyers supported us in finding solutions from a legal disputes perspective by showing both perfect and pragmatic knowledge of Swiss legislation."
"Schellenberg Wittmer lawyers supported us in finding solutions from a legal disputes perspective by showing both perfect and pragmatic knowledge of Swiss legislation."
Notable Practitioners
Vincent Carron maintains a market-leading practice and advises clients on mass dismissals, employee transfers, pension issues and gender discrimination claims. He also has impressive international capabilities.
Michael Hess is a new addition to the rankings this year. He assists Swiss and international clients with contentious and non-contentious employment mandates, including termination disputes.
"Michael Hess showed to have strong commercial ability and also attention to customer needs and expectations."
Ranked Lawyers at
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Switzerland
Members
Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Catherine Weniger
Christine Beusch-Liggenstorfer
