Bär & Karrer Ltd.‘s leading employment and migration team advises clients in German, French, and Italian and covers the full breadth of employment law topics. Notably, the firm often represents clients in employment-related litigation matters, as well as advising on employment considerations regarding M&A and private equity transactions, and in relation to the employment aspects of restructuring or winding down companies. Heading the practice is Laura Widmer, who specialises in individual and mass dismissals, reorganisations, compensation plans, and employment investigations. Thomas Stoltz advises clients on all legal issues relating to employment and immigration law, with a special focus on companies opening new offices in Switzerland.

Blesi & Papa is a well-renowned employment boutique which was founded in 2007 and is the first law firm in the region to exclusively focus on employment, labour, social security, and pensions law. The highly experienced team often represents clients across the full range of employment matters. Notably, Alfred Blesi focuses his practice on matters relating to executive termination agreements, employment and pension litigation, and social security. Roberta Papa, who has 20 years of experience in the field, often advises clients on global mobility and cross-border employment cases, as well as on employment-related matters in restructurings. Nina Rabaeus recently became partner and stands out for her work on employment matters in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.

Homburger‘s leading employment department is particularly strong in employment litigation and employment-related investigations. It also has extensive experience in executive remuneration and bonus scheme matters, as well as in mass dismissal and social plan negotiations. Team co-head Balz Gross focuses his practice on employment litigation and arbitration cases with a particular emphasis on management compensation and employee participation plans. Fellow co-head Andreas Müller regularly advises companies and boards of directors on top executive transitions and related employment law matters. Gregor Bühler often assists clients with high-profile matters at the intersection of employment and IP law, such as privacy law cases relating to employees.

Niederer Kraft Frey AG‘s employment team often assists companies and banks as well as individuals with all aspects of employment law, in particular the drafting of employment agreements and all related documentation, as well as share plans and compensation systems. The team regularly works with the firm’s M&A department providing advice on the employment law aspects of M&A transactions. Notable individual Valerie Meyer Bahar represent clients in high-stakes employment litigation, in particular relating to bonus and wrongful termination claims. Catherine Grun Meyer stands out for her work assisting clients with employment law matters concerning M&A transactions. Livia Keller specialises in leaver situations, compensation matters, and international mobility setups.

Pestalozzi’s long-standing employment team advises clients across a broad range of employment, labour, and immigration issues, including on matters relating to senior executive employment agreements and disputes, sample agreements, and employment handbook issues. The team mainly acts for large domestic and foreign enterprises from an array of sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food and beverages. Heading the practice is Martin L Müller, who specialises in the employment aspects of M&A transactions. Also noted is Christian Roos, who has in-depth experience in mass dismissals, social plan negotiations, and restrictive covenant employment matters. Andreas Lienhard regularly appears before the labour courts in a variety of employment-related disputes such as cases concerning summary dismissals.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd’s employment team is renowned for advising clients across several labour law issues, as well as on employment matters relating to high-end transactions and major disputes. It has a particularly strong reputation in the employment litigation arena. Notable individual Vincent Carron has extensive experience of representing clients before the labour courts and advising them on all employment law matters including the drafting and reviewing of employment documentation. Michael Hess advises domestic and foreign clients on employment law matters such as international employee transfers.

VISCHER‘s labour and employment team is headed by Marc Ph. Prinz and often assists clients with work permits, executive compensation, internal investigations, staffing, and pension matters. Notably, the team has recently advised several clients on sensitive mass dismissal procedures and conducted a number of internal investigations into issues such as harassment. Prinz stands out for his work covering contentious and non-contentious matters, with strong expertise in executive compensation, staffing, and restructurings.

Walder Wyss Ltd.‘s employment practice group provides clients with comprehensive advice on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, in particular employment litigation, conflict resolution with individual employees, executive compensation, and mass dismissal matters. Notably, Rayan Houdrouge often assists disruptive technology companies and international organisations with employment-related matters such as executive transfers and restructurings. Philippe Nordmann specialises in the drafting of employment contracts and employee regulations. Irène Suter-Sieber has extensive experience representing clients in court in employment law related civil proceedings.

Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG‘s employment team offers the full range of employment law advice, operating both on a domestic and international level. It often advises clients on restructurings, employment benefits, employment litigation, and pension fund matters. Team head Christoph Stutz stands out for his work advising individuals and companies in pension-related matters. Peter Reinert has over 30 years of experience in the field and specialises in complex labour issues, often representing clients in court.

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.’s employment team is headed by Christian Gersbach and regularly handles complex cross-border employment matters involving international clients and multi-jurisdictional employment issues ranging from the employment aspects of cross-border M&A to employment disputes. Gersbach often provides clients with strategic advice on complex cross-border reorganisations and acquisitions. Other notable team members include Daniel Kinzer, who has extensive experience handling sensitive employment litigation matters.

Kellerhals Carrard‘s employment and social security team handles all facets of individual and collective employment law, pensions, social security, and related areas, covering both non-contentious and contentious matters. The firm stands out for its sector expertise within the consumer goods and retail, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and life sciences industries. Urs Marti co-heads the department and is recognised for his work in employment and social security law. Fellow co-head Christoph Zimmerli often assists clients with collective labour law, permit issues, and occupational benefits matters.

Lenz & Staehelin‘s employment, pensions, and immigration team provides clients with comprehensive advice on employment issues spanning contentious and non-contentious matters, acting for both employers and senior employees. Some clients include major international banking, financial, engineering, IT, pharmaceutical, and non-profit organisations. Matthias Oertle often advises domestic and international companies on all aspects of employment law, Swiss immigration matters, and pensions. Anja Affolter Marino and Dominique Müller both focus on representing clients in employment-related matters before the Swiss courts and administrative authorities.

The employment team at MLL Legal often assists clients with employment law matters relating to major corporate developments including acquisitions, restructurings, and outsourcings. It stands out for its advice to employers on the legal aspects of labour relations, particularly with regard to contracts, bonus packages, and complex redundancies. Notably, Thomas Kälin has extensive experience in cross-border employment relationships, employment litigation, and the employment aspects of restructurings.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (Schweiz) GmbH is known for its expertise as a dispute resolution firm for employment matters in the country. The employment litigation team often represents clients in cases involving white-collar crime and in the sports industry. It also regularly represents executives in employment disputes against large Swiss companies. Managing partner Thomas Werlen stands out for advising board members and management on high-stake employment matters. Remo Decurtins has a strong track record in employment-related litigation, often representing senior executives in the banking and pharma industries.

Wenger Plattner‘s employment practice group often represents renowned companies and high-profile individuals in high-stakes dispute resolution matters, with expertise in bonus-related litigation and issues arising from the termination of employment relationships. Roland Bachmann, who heads the team, is an experienced employment litigator with a focus on complex bonus disputes and negotiations of termination and separation agreements for high-ranking managers.

The labour and employment law practice group at Wenger Vieli Ltd has vast experience advising corporate clients and individuals on all areas of employment law, including representing clients in employment disputes. Practice head Stefan Müller focuses his practice on labour law consultancy and cross-border employee transfers. Another key contact is Sabine Taxer, who specialises in employment disputes.

Valfor Attorneys-at-law arose as a result of a merger between leading Swiss firms GHR Rechtsanwälte, BianchiSchwald and Python as of July 1, 2024. The firm’s employment, pensions, and immigration practice group is headed by Stéphanie Fuld and Rolf Hartmann and advises clients on a range of employment-related issues. Fuld has over 15 years of experience in the field and often acts for national and international companies in employment-related litigation. Hartmann advises employers in all areas of labour and public personnel law, with a particular emphasis on drafting employment law contracts.

BMG Avocats‘ employment law department is headed by Manuel Isler and has extensive experience in advising the HR departments of Swiss-based companies, including major corporations, on employment law contracts and disputes. Isler has over 30 years of experience and particular expertise in employment litigation.

Bratschi Ltd‘s employment law team provides support to its clients across all employment-related areas, ranging from classic employment law advice and litigation, to transaction-related cases and public law employment matters. Team co-head Angela Hensch focuses her practice on employment contracts and wider employment issues arising in the course of M&As. Fellow co-head Tobias Herren specialises in employment and termination agreements for managers and executives.

The employment and business immigration team at Eversheds Sutherland AG often advises clients on the full range of labour and employment law issues, spanning both contentious and non-contentious matters, including immigration and data protection law. Notably, Peter Haas is experienced in managing international employment matters. Carol Tissot specialises in both employment and insurance matters.

Gillioz Dorsaz & Associés is a boutique law firm that counts employment law as one of its main areas of practice. The employment team is headed by Vanessa Maraia-Rossel and often advises both employers and employees on public as well as private sector employment law matters. Maraia-Rossel regularly assists employers with the drafting of employment contracts and of various company policies such as staff regulations.

id est avocats sàrl‘s employment team integrates expertise from the firm’s IP, IT, and corporate departments to provide clients with an encompassing employment law offering. The firm regularly sets up incentive plans, ensuring the compliance of HR information systems for Swiss and international clients. Juliette Ancelle heads the team and focuses on assisting growing companies with labour law compliance and HR-related issues.

Littler Switzerland mainly acts for employers. Ueli Sommer is well recognised both in the Swiss and the international market, in particular in regard to his work on compensation matters. Other key individuals include Regula Rhiner, who advises on all aspects of employment law and often represents clients in court proceedings and before the relevant authorities.

Lustenberger + Partners‘ employment team regularly represents both employers and employees in the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, but particularly stands out for its expertise in employment-related dispute resolution and mediation. Monika McQuillen, who heads the team, is a specialist in the fields of individual and collective employment.

Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC‘s employment team provides clients with advice that takes into account employment, compensation and benefits-related issues, and labour relations, as well as immigration and other developments in the sphere of employment law. Notably, Laurence Crittin, who heads the team, specialises in terminations of employment, and restructuring and related due diligence reports.

MME Legal | Tax | Compliance‘s employment and immigration practice group is headed by Michèle Stutz and Martina Aepli, who are both certified specialists SBA employment law. The team advises and represents clients across the full range of domestic and cross-border employment matters, including individual and collective employment law, executive remuneration, and incentive plans. Stutz has 24 years of experience and specialises in employment litigation, executive compensation, and executive termination agreements. Aepli has extensive expertise in executive termination agreements and global mobility matters.

The employment and migration team at Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd is headed by Philipp Haymann and is particularly strong in employment-related disputes. Haymann has over 14 years of experience and focuses his practice on employment contracts, litigation, and international relocations.

Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte's employment team’s work ranges from giving advice to employers from various sectors on day-to-day employment matters to advising on complex employment strategies. Thomas Loher heads the team and has many years of experience in all aspects of employment law, mainly advising employers and senior management individuals.