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Provided by Valfor
valfor's employment law team is known for its dynamic, competent and pragmatic, efficient approach to client advice and litigation. We advise the entire spectrum of businesses, from corporations and large companies to mid-sized to small companies, as well as academic institutions, public law organizations, healthcare organizations, non-profit organizations and management executives. Our employment law team works very closely with specialists from our other teams, namely corporate law, tax law, data protection law and intellectual property law. Our understanding of the various social security systems and our extensive international network allow us to handle cross-border cases efficiently and soundly.
CORE EXPERTISE
- Preparation and implementation of employment contract documents;
- Development of remuneration systems and employee participation plans;
- Support with the termination of employment relationships;
- Planning and implementation as well as support with restructuring/reorganization processes and mass redundancies, consultations;
- Supporting our clients with cross-border employment and employee assignments in Switzerland;
- Obtaining work and residence permits for foreign employees;
- Support with collective labor agreement claims / negotiations with social partners;
- Representing clients in cases of discrimination and whistleblowing, training of employers and employees;
- Representation of employers and employees in court proceedings and before arbitration tribunals;
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Chambers Review
Valfor advises both employers and employees on contentious and non-contentious employment mandates. The team possesses notable expertise in contract drafting, litigation and social security matters. The department has further strengths in handling immigration issues, such as cross-border transfers of employees and work permits. BianchiSchwald, GHR Rechtsanwälte and PYTHON merged to form Valfor in July 2024.
Work Highlights
- Valfor acted for Tupperware on a dispute before the labour tribunal against its former HR director.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is fantastic and gives straight to the point support, even regarding complex topics."
"They have a very good team of various expert lawyers who work well together and are able to elaborate a strategy; they also listen to their clients."
"The team is fantastic and gives straight to the point support, even regarding complex topics."
"They have a very good team of various expert lawyers who work well together and are able to elaborate a strategy; they also listen to their clients."
Notable Practitioners
Stéphanie Fuld acts for notable clients across a range of industries on contract terminations, company reorganisations and social security mandates. She demonstrates particular strength in employment-related litigations.
"Stéphanie Fuld is excellent. She has a lot of expertise and her level of service and client awareness is amazing."