Department profile
Valfor

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland


Valfor

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About

Provided by Valfor

valfor's employment law team is known for its dynamic, competent and pragmatic, efficient approach to client advice and litigation. We advise the entire spectrum of businesses, from corporations and large companies to mid-sized to small companies, as well as academic institutions, public law organizations, healthcare organizations, non-profit organizations and management executives. Our employment law team works very closely with specialists from our other teams, namely corporate law, tax law, data protection law and intellectual property law. Our understanding of the various social security systems and our extensive international network allow us to handle cross-border cases efficiently and soundly.

CORE EXPERTISE

  • Preparation and implementation of employment contract documents;
  • Development of remuneration systems and employee participation plans;
  • Support with the termination of employment relationships;
  • Planning and implementation as well as support with restructuring/reorganization processes and mass redundancies, consultations;
  • Supporting our clients with cross-border employment and employee assignments in Switzerland;
  • Obtaining work and residence permits for foreign employees;
  • Support with collective labor agreement claims / negotiations with social partners;
  • Representing clients in cases of discrimination and whistleblowing, training of employers and employees;
  • Representation of employers and employees in court proceedings and before arbitration tribunals;
  • ...

Chambers Review

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Employment - Switzerland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Valfor advises both employers and employees on contentious and non-contentious employment mandates. The team possesses notable expertise in contract drafting, litigation and social security matters. The department has further strengths in handling immigration issues, such as cross-border transfers of employees and work permits.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Valfor advised Danièle Weinmann on a court dispute before the Administrative Chamber of the Court of Justice relating to a salary dumping issue.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • They take a personal approach and are available at short notice. They have expert local knowledge and proven experience.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • They provide efficient, precise and pragmatic advice.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • This practice stands out for its exceptional competence in Swiss regulatory matters and its ability to seamlessly bridge complex regulations with practical legal advice.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • Valfor has the ability to cover all aspects of employment law. The team provides quick and useful advice that can be used and acted on.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Stéphanie Fuld
    Band 2Stéphanie Fuld

    Stéphanie Fuld

    Stéphanie Fuld acts for notable clients across a range of industries on contract terminations, company reorganisations and social security mandates. She demonstrates particular strength in employment-related litigations.
    • She is to the point and provides excellent service, great insights and practical advice.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Stéphanie Fuld has done a very good job. It is very useful to have her knowledge.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • She is very professional, fast and clear in her communication.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Stéphanie Fuld has a no-nonsense and direct approach that keeps me grounded in the case, which I appreciate. She is very credible, supportive and highly responsive.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • She has a very good understanding of my situation.

      Employment respondentEurope

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