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Employment & Migration

High regulatory complexity in employment law and the increasing globalisation of the economy require in-depth expertise to find suitable solutions.

As employment law becomes increasingly more complex, a depth of experience and subject-specific knowledge are required. A globalised economy often involves the migration of employees and executives, raising a string of employment law questions.

We provide comprehensive employment law assistance to corporate clients and senior executives in all matters relating to employment relationships. Our solutions are tailor-made, pragmatic and efficient.

Practical employment advice

Our specialised team of employment law experts provides practical advice across all fields of employment law and is experienced in handling complex, high profile and high stakes situations. Working seamlessly with our other practice groups, we offer strategic and effective advice on all issues our clients face in any kind of employment matter.

Our services include:

  • Employment agreements and regulations
  • Immigration (work and residence permits)
  • Bonus, incentive and employee participation programmes
  • Employment support in M&A and private equity transactions
  • Domestic and cross-border employee transfers
  • Individual and mass dismissals
  • Collective labour law
  • Public labour law including working time recording and safety at work
  • Discrimination and whistle-blowing issues
  • Reorganizations and restructurings
  • Employment related tax and social security issues
  • Employment litigation

Regularly handles major M&A transactions and business transfer projects, including mass dismissals, migration issues and other human resources aspects.

Legal 500 2016

They give clear timelines, their answers are exhaustive and they are always ready for follow-up questions.

Client in Chambers Europe 2022

They are my first choice for Swiss law firms.

Client in Chambers 2021

Great law firm, very responsive. A quality, excellent network and great contacts to the supervisory authorities, well-educated team.

Legal 500 2021

They are top-notch for the tough cases – I would not use another law firm for such cases.

Client in Chambers 2021

Very fast response, knowledgeable team who understands our needs.

Legal 500 2021

Competence, responsiveness, to-the-point.

Legal 500 2020

They act very quickly, promptly and precisely.

Interviewee in Chambers Europe 2020

Broad knowledge and expertise combined with pragmatic solutions.

Client in Chambers Europe 2020

Very competent, efficient, responsive, practical-minded.

Legal 500 2020

They had an excellent understanding of our needs.

Client in Chambers Europe 2018

Excellent and to the point.

Client in Chambers Europe 2018

Strong links to the firm's banking and finance and M&A departments, with experience of mass dismissals.

Chambers Europe 2016

Swiss-wide practice active in Zürich, Geneva, Lugano and Zug.

Chambers Europe 2016

They are very well organised.

Client in Chambers Europe 2018

The lawyers are very responsive, understand the respective legislation and advise us correctly.

Client in Chambers Europe 2016

Regularly handles major M&A transactions and business transfer projects, including mass dismissals, migration issues and other human resources aspects.

Legal 500 2016

They give clear timelines, their answers are exhaustive and they are always ready for follow-up questions.

Client in Chambers Europe 2022

Ranked in Tier 1

by Legal 500 2023

Ranked in Tier 1

by Legal 500 2023

Ranked in Tier 1

by Legal 500 2023

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