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Alfred Blesi

Alfred Blesi

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Alfred Blesi advises on all aspects of private and public employment law, pensions, social security, immigration, data protection and dispute resolution.

Alfred Blesi is a certified employment law specialist and a certified social security expert.

Career

since 2007: Partner of Blesi & Papa

1998–2007: Senior Associate in one of Switzerland's leading law firms in Zurich; 2006 also in Geneva

1996–1997: Traineeship in one of Zurich's larger law firms

1993–1996: Lawyer at Swissmem, the association of Swiss machine industry employers

Professional Memberships

Zurich Bar Association

Swiss Bar Association

Head of Experts Committee for Certified Specialists

SBA Employment Law

Personal

Education:

Certified Specialist SBA Employment Law (2007)

Certified Social Security Expert (2004)

University of St. Gallen (Dr. rer. publ., 2000)

Bar admission (1998)

University of Geneva (lic. iur., 1993)

University of St. Gallen (lic. rer. publ., 1989)

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Employment - Switzerland

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Alfred Blesi handles a wide range of employment matters, with particular activity advising on relocations at all levels and social security issues.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He is a clear leader with vast experience in the field of employment law.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • He is known as the pope of labour law in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. He has published a lot of books and has extensive knowledge of labour law.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • Alfred Blesi is the best in Switzerland, no doubt.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

Ranked Individuals at Blesi & Papa (5)

Switzerland

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