Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland
Ranked Individual
Provided by CMS
For your business to be successful, you must manage your employees and their benefits as well as your employee representatives such as works councils and unions. Yet from executive contracts and equal opportunities to restructurings, transfer of business issues and restrictive covenants, employment and pension law in Europe is complex and, at times, contradictory. European directives, European court decisions, national laws, local cases and precedent must all be taken into account by your management team. Our 160+ partners 600+ lawyers (globally) strong group of sector specialists can help you navigate the maze of HR regulations, policy documents and other legal complexities you must contend with on a daily basis.
If your business crosses borders, you will be faced with additional legal hurdles before achieving the outcome you need. With a global network covering +45 countries, we can help solve your problems across all the jurisdictions in which you operate − whether your issue relates to employment contracts, pension schemes, redundancies, M&A, trade union/staff representative relations or litigation
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CMS assists prominent corporate clients with day-to-day employment mandates concerning terminations, data protection and the implementation of new regulations. The law firm has further capabilities in advising clients on the employment aspects of M&A transactions and on contentious mandates.
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CMS advised Accenture on the post-merger employment aspects of its M&A transactions.
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CMS understands how to translate complex legal issues into clear, pragmatic recommendations that can be immediately implemented in day-to-day operations.
CMS has strong subject matter law experts and takes a practical, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
The team is characterised by an exceptional combination of in-depth employment law expertise, many years of experience and a high level of reliability.
The attorneys at CMS provide very pragmatic advice. I trust the advice I have received from them.
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Christian Gersbach is distinguished by an exceptional combination of professional excellence, extensive experience and a keen sense of his clients' needs.
He has a deep understanding of industry-specific requirements and complex legal issues.
He understands exactly what we want to reach and the peculiarity of our business.
He is excellent and knows our brand. I appreciate his support very much.
He is a great sparring partner who is solution-oriented.
Head of Employment
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Daniel Kinzer
Miryam Meile
Francesca Scalco
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