About

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

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Employment - Switzerland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Schellenberg Wittmer advised Orange Cyberdefense on the employment and social insurance aspects of its acquisition of Telsys and SCRT.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Vincent Carron
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Vincent Carron
1
Band 1

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.

I can confirm Vincent Carron is simply outstanding.

Vincent Carron is always available and is one of key experts in Switzerland on labour law. He knows us really well.

Vincent Carron is a very specialised and experienced lawyer who stands out for his knowledge of employment law matters. He has a good strategic approach to cases.

To me, Vincent Carron is the best lawyer in town.

Michael Hess
4
Michael Hess
4
Band 4

Michael Hess assists Swiss and international clients with contentious and non-contentious employment mandates, including termination disputes and internal investigations.

Michael Hess is an impressive employment lawyer.

His support is great and his advice is helpful. He provides us with what we need.

Michael Hess is very well prepared and able to negotiate the issues.

Michael Hess is a very smart lawyer who is nice to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Employment

Vincent Carron
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Vincent Carron
1
Band 1
Michael Hess
4
Michael Hess
4
Band 4

Members

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Catherine Weniger

Magdalena Heyder

Petra Spring

Vincent Carron

Vincent Carron

Head of Department