Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland
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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.
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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.
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Walder Wyss advised Uber on negotiations and discussions with unions and government authorities, as well as court proceedings before local and federal courts, including the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, in relation to employee status and staff leasing issues.
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They are very knowledgeable, experienced and provide hands-on advice.
They actively questioned and challenged our assumptions to help us find the best possible solutions.
Walder Wyss has distinguished itself with in-depth legal expertise, strategic responsiveness and a human and ethical approach.
The lawyers from Walder Wyss are exceptionally responsive and consistently provide pragmatic, actionable advice tailored to our needs.
They have consistently shown deep expertise and a remarkable capacity to manage complex and sophisticated matters, combining strategic insight with practical, solution-driven advice.
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He is pragmatic and approachable and answers questions clearly. He delivers both business and legal advice.
Philippe Nordmann is always very courteous, highly competent and extremely reliable and conscientious. We greatly appreciate working with him.
Rayan Houdrouge handles a variety of employment matters, ranging over mass dismissals, internal investigations, disputes and corporate reorganisations.
He is an excellent professional providing quality assistance.
Rayan is extremely commercially minded, which is quite rare. He takes a client-based approach on all of the matters we refer to him.
Rayan is an exceptional, business-driven, highly experienced and deeply committed lawyer. He understands clients' needs and is dedicated to delivering sophisticated, high-quality work.
Rayan Houdrouge is proactive, attentive and highly responsive to our needs. His ability to anticipate issues, provide clear guidance and maintain a collaborative approach makes him a trusted and valued adviser.
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.
Irène is an excellent employment lawyer and provides great services.
She is a very distinguished lawyer with very deep legal knowledge, an understanding of client needs and a hands-on approach.
Irène Suter-Sieber is an excellent lawyer who is very pragmatic, available and responsive.
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.
She is extremely business driven and gives extremely good support on all levels.
Her ability to grasp complex matters quickly and provide clear, practical advice sets her apart from many of her peers.
Simone Wetzstein has been an outstanding legal partner. Her thoughtful guidance and proactive engagement have made a real difference in navigating complex legal challenges with confidence.
Simone Wetzstein always provides really thorough, detailed advice and is very commercial.
Employment
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Employment
Employment
Provided by Walder Wyss Ltd
Irène Suter-Sieber
Stefano Fornara
Olivier Sigg
Simone Wetzstein
Alex Domeniconi
Davide Jermini
Fabian Looser
Christoph Stutz
David Hill
Rayan Houdrouge
View profile of Rayan HoudrougeIrène Suter-Sieber
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