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Streiff von Kaenel

Employment

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Streiff von Kaenel's employment law team advises and represents both employers and employees in all employment law matters in various industries. Employers are represented from out-of-court advice, i.e. the drafting of internal regulations (i.e. standard employment contracts, general terms and conditions of employment, expense and bonus regulations etc.), to representation in court in the event of disputes. The represented employers are active in a variety of industries, particularly pharmaceuticals, banking, insurance, aviation, consulting, and media.

Our firm has extensive experience in mass redundancies, advising and assisting both employers and employee associations in the negotiation of social plans. The team also has great expertise, particularly in recent cases, in the area of internal investigations of suspected criminal acts by employees, where companies consult us both as independent experts and for advice on the proper conduct of internal investigations. Further, we have considerable experience in the area of public employment law, where we advise various municipalities and state authorities in conflict situations with employees and represent them in court. Moreover, our team has broad expertise in the field of collective labour law and regularly provides expert opinions on contentious legal issues.

 


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Employment - Switzerland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Streiff von Kaenel's prestigious team advises both employers and employees on a range of collective and individual labour and employment issues. The department is particularly strong on mandates relating to social security, occupational pensions and public service. It advises private individuals as well as domestic and international corporations and public institutions. The team acts on both civil and criminal law elements of employment matters. It is well regarded in the area of contract law and also active on matters related to employment regulation.
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Strengths

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  • Streiff von Kaenel stands out through its exceptional combination of legal expertise, practical orientation and deep understanding of the Swiss labour market.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Streiff von Kaenel has a very high level of expertise in the field of labour law, making it one of the best law firms in the Zurich area.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Their advice is consistently commercially focused, pragmatic and delivered with a deep understanding of both legal risks and business realities.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • They work very carefully and spare no effort to create full transparency and to understand the facts in depth.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • They blend their expertise with a really hands-on, pragmatic and business-oriented way of working, which I highly appreciate.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Adrian von Kaenel
    Adrian von Kaenel

    Adrian von Kaenel

    Adrian von Kaenel has a leading practice in employment and social security issues, including gender discrimination cases, due diligence and contract terminations.

    • Adrian von Kaenel is extremely knowledgeable and tactical. He has outstanding expertise and finds good solutions for us.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Adrian von Kaenel is fantastic.

      Employment respondentEurope
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  • Romina Carcagni Roesler
    Romina Carcagni Roesler

    Romina Carcagni Roesler

    Romina Carcagni Roesler handles a range of cases including mass dismissals, gender discrimination, executive compensation and litigious employment proceedings.

    • Romina Carcagni Roesler has excellent knowledge of law, our company and the challenges in our business environment. She is also pragmatic and hands-on in her approach, which we appreciate a lot.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • She provides a high level of service and flexibility.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • She is excellent, especially in writing to the court, but also in oral advocacy.

      Employment respondentEurope
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  • Simon Hampl
    Simon Hampl

    Simon Hampl

    Simon Hampl assists clients with a range of employment disputes, involving unfair dismissal, compensation and gender discrimination claims. He is additionally sought out for his advice on HR issues.

    • I really enjoy working with Simon Hampl. He has a wealth of expertise, is always available to help us with our concerns and provides us with excellent advice.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • It is a true pleasure to work with Simon. He is excellent and provides very balanced advice.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Simon Hampl is extremely knowledgeable with outstanding expertise. He is also extremely tactical and finds good solutions for us.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • What distinguishes Simon from peers is his ability to combine thorough legal analysis with clear, solution-oriented guidance that takes into account both legal and operational perspectives.

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