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Homburger

Employment

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The firm’s multidisciplinary employment and executive compensation team is made up of recognised specialists who advise on all areas of employment law, including regulatory issues, executive compensation, pensions, as well as taxes and social security. In addition, the firm represents companies and entrepreneurs in litigation.

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Employment - Switzerland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Homburger has a respected team which advises employers on termination agreements, mass dismissals and employee participation plans. The law firm assists clients with litigation regarding alleged abusive dismissals. The department also advises on compensation issues as well as bonus entitlements and claims. It has further experience in handling employee transfers, frequently acting for Swiss and multinational companies.
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Work Highlights

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  • Homburger advised Novo Nordisk on the employment aspects of its USD11 billion acquisition of three manufacturing sites from Novo Holdings following the conclusion of Novo Holding’s acquisition of Catalent.

Strengths

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  • The law firm has experts in the relevant legal areas with strong market knowledge and an in-depth understanding of our company and our specific needs and requirements.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • They are pragmatic in their approach and responsive.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Homburger provides pragmatic and commercially driven advice. The team is consistently responsive and available to discuss queries live. It has a good understanding of the industry and our approach.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • They have detailed knowledge about the law and our sector. They also offer large resources and good availability.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Homburger is amazing; it is my go-to law firm in Switzerland. The lawyers are very commercial, practical and reply promptly. They are very strong in employment law.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Balz Gross
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    Balz Gross is known for his experience advising on employee transfers, dismissals of senior executives and employment-related litigation. His work often involves international aspects.

    • He is very competent and experienced and has good availability.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Balz Gross provides commercial and practical advice in a timely fashion. He has deep knowledge of the organisation and takes a strategic approach.

      Employment respondentEurope
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