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Provided by Walder Wyss Ltd

Walder Wyss is the only Swiss law firm with a highly specialized employment team spread across Zurich, Basel, Geneva and Lugano. Our team currently consists of four partners, two counsel, two managing associates and six associates who deal exclusively with employment law issues. This differentiates Walder Wyss from other big law firms in Switzerland.

Our professionals in employment, social security and tax law issues have many years of experience in a variety of industries and provide clients with comprehensive, in-depth advice on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship (representing clients in employment litigation, drafting of employment contracts and employee regulations, setting up modern compensation schemes, advising companies in negotiations regarding collective bargaining agreements, mass dismissals, plant closures, assignments of employees, staff leasing, work permits, competition clauses etc.). In addition our efforts focus on providing support in corporate transactions, employment-related internal investigations as well as negotiations and conflict resolution with individual employees, employee representatives and trade unions.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Switzerland

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Walder Wyss has an experienced team which represents clients in mass dismissals and outsourcing mandates. The law firm assists employers with pensions and social security matters, and also advises on transactional matters and the transfer of undertakings. The team is additionally experienced handling bonus claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Walder Wyss acted for Credit Suisse on its merger with UBS, including TUPE rules and share plan impacts.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Philippe Nordmann
2
Philippe Nordmann
2
Band 2
Philippe Nordmann frequently acts on complex cases dealing with mass and executive dismissals, whistle-blowing investigations and employee transfers.

Philippe Nordmann’s way of working is extremely efficient. His responses are always fast and extremely accurate and he always has an eye on the best solutions for us.

Philippe Nordmann has a very good and fast way of working. He is extremely goal and solution-oriented.

Philippe Nordmann is an exceptional labour law attorney.

Philippe Nordmann is very strong in all aspects.

The services provided by Philippe Nordmann are outstanding and I admire his legal knowledge. His commitment is second to none.

Rayan Houdrouge
2
Rayan Houdrouge
2
Band 2

Rayan Houdrouge handles a variety of employment matters, ranging over mass dismissals, internal investigations, disputes and corporate reorganisations.

Rayan Houdrouge demonstrates magnificent management of complex labour issues, always with excellent, practical market vision.

Rayan Houdrouge is able to deal with cases with commercial awareness.

Irène Suter-Sieber
4
Irène Suter-Sieber
4
Band 4

Irène Suter-Sieber advises on mass dismissals and collective bargaining, compensation and equity pay for a range of corporate clients. She is also well equipped to handle internal investigations.

She has impressive knowledge and a drive to fight for her clients.

Irène Suter-Sieber has provided excellent support.

Simone Wetzstein
U
Simone Wetzstein
U
Up and Coming

Co-head of the employment team Simone Wetzstein offers significant expertise in mass dismissals, contractual agreements and social security issues. She also handles immigration matters and remuneration programmes, as well as related disputes.

Simone Wetzstein has a pragmatic and to-the-point style that ensures issues are addressed efficiently and effectively. Her hands-on approach means she is deeply engaged and responsive.

Her sharp thinking allows her to quickly identify the core issues and offer pragmatic, actionable solutions that align perfectly with our business needs.

Simone Wetzstein is a great business partner who is knowledgeable and supportive of our business.

We thoroughly enjoy working with Simone Wetzstein. She is incredibly responsive and always available to provide timely and insightful advice, no matter the urgency.

Her broad and creative thinking allows her to navigate complex situations with innovative solutions. She demonstrates exceptional cleverness and adaptability.

Ranked Lawyers at
Walder Wyss Ltd

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Philippe Nordmann
2
Philippe Nordmann
2
Band 2
Rayan Houdrouge
2
Rayan Houdrouge
2
Band 2
Irène Suter-Sieber
4
Irène Suter-Sieber
4
Band 4
Simone Wetzstein
U
Simone Wetzstein
U
Up and Coming

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Alex Domeniconi

Christoph Stutz

David Hill

Davide Jermini

Fabian Looser

Irène Suter-Sieber

Olivier Sigg

Simone Wetzstein

Stefano Fornara

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