Department profile
VISCHER

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland


VISCHER

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About

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The team advises on all areas of employment law, including regulatory issues, executive compensation, pensions, as well as taxes and social security and has earned an excellent reputation for representing companies and entrepreneurs in litigation.

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Employment - Switzerland

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Working across both contentious and non-contentious cases, VISCHER is often found advising on mass dismissals, bonus claims, harassment proceedings and terminations of senior executive contracts. The law firm assists clients in a range of industries such as natural resources, aviation and asset management with their employment matters, whilst demonstrating particular expertise in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.

Work Highlights

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  • VISCHER advised Thermo Fisher on a restructuring project involving mass dismissals and the negotiation of a social plan, as well as related litigation.

Strengths

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  • The team members are very commercial, knowledgeable of market practices and able to help me focus on pertinent issues.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The expertise and accuracy of the advice are exceptional.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • They provide clear communication and rapid follow-up.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • VISCHER provides good guidance.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • They offer excellent service and a great level of responsiveness.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Marc Ph Prinz
    Band 3Marc Ph Prinz

    Marc Ph Prinz

    Marc-Philippe Prinz assists Swiss and international clients with terminations, collective bargaining agreements and mass dismissals.
    • He has the ability to understand the business and industry, providing us with sound practical advice.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He is simply excellent.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He is one of the most responsive, reliable and accurate attorneys I have ever worked with.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Marc-Philippe Prinz is very commercially minded, really clear and his approach to litigation is excellent. He is very knowledgeable.

      Employment respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at VISCHER (1)

Switzerland

Members

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  • Jeannine Dehmelt

  • Anela Lucic

  • Felix C. Meier-Dieterle

  • Christoph Niederer

  • Gérald Virieux

  • Andrina Benz

  • Ilknur Özcan

  • Aurissa Lier

  • Lovrana Kraljevic

  • Marc Ph Prinz

    Head of Department

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  • Basile Walder

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