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MLL Legal

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland

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MLL Legal

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About

Provided by MLL Legal

MLL Legal has expertise in all areas of employment and social security law, as well as immigration law. The firm’s employment law practice regularly advise both Swiss and foreign companies and groups of companies in all sectors of the economy. Particular areas of expertise include:

  • advice on employment and pension matters in relation to national and international corporate developments, including acquisitions, restructuring and outsourcing.
  • advice to employers on the legal aspects of their labour relations, particularly with regard to contracts, bonus packages and complex redundancies. 
  • preparation of relevant documentation and assistance in connection with lay-off procedures, and negotiations with unions, local administration and relevant authorities.
  • employment litigation.

Industries (14)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink producers
  • Industrial engineering
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Employment - Switzerland

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

MLL Legal is an active team regularly representing companies in disputes with former employees. The department is experienced in handling contract terminations, immigration issues and mass dismissals. It has further experience in litigation regarding bonus claims. Clients include those from the hospitality, financial services and automotive sectors.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • MLL Legal advised GANT on Swiss employment and social security matters, including a disputed termination in the context of a store closure in Zurich.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • We are able to reach them so easily and get responses within an hour.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • MLL Legal understands our industry and how to navigate it successfully in Switzerland. The lawyers are personable and take great care to understand our needs and concerns.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • MLL Legal provides high-quality work within the shortest time and is accessible and friendly.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Their real strength is the knowledge of our organisation and work.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Thomas Kälin
    Thomas Kälin

    Thomas Kälin

    Thomas Kälin supports notable clients in the finance and corporate sectors with social security issues, HR advice and employment litigation related to terminations.

    • Thomas Kälin is truly an extension of our team. He knows our business better than most of our HR and legal team members. His advice is thoughtful and practical.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Thomas is pragmatic, fast and responsive. He is also commercially aware and provides actionable advice.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Our expectations are always met with more than satisfaction and high quality by Thomas Kälin. He is very efficient.

      Employment respondentEurope
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Ranked Individuals at MLL Legal (1)

Switzerland

Members

Provided by MLL Legal

  • Sabina Schellenberg

  • Martin Ammann

  • Felix M. Mathis

  • Julie Wynne

  • Nadine von Büren-Maier

  • Guy-Philippe Rubeli

  • Christian Schilly

  • Sergio Bortolani

  • Gros Alain

    Head of Department

  • Marcel C. Steinegger

  • Ülkü Cibik

  • Andrea Sieber

  • Thomas Kälin

    Head of Department

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  • Cosima Trabichet-Castan

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