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Laura Widmer

Laura Widmer

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Bär & Karrer Ltd
 Bär & Karrer Ltd

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment

Switzerland

9 years ranked

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About

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Practice Areas

Laura Widmer heads Bär & Karrer's employment department.

Her practice focuses on advising Swiss and foreign individuals and entities on various aspects of Swiss employment law, particularly with regard to individual and mass dismissals, transactions, reorganizations and compensation matters as well as HR investigations. She regularly represents clients in employment disputes before state courts.

Laura Widmer has been listed among the top ten employment lawyers in EMEA in 2023 by MergerLinks. She has further been ranked in Chambers Europe, Legal 500, IFLR1000, Lexology Index and Leaders League.

Career

Partner at Bär & Karrer (since 2021)

Counsel at Bär & Karrer (2016-2020)

Certified Specialist SBA Employment Law (2014)

King's College London: LL.M. in International Business Law (2011)

Associate with Bär & Karrer (2008-2015)

Admitted to the Zurich Bar (2008)

Trainee at Bär & Karrer (2006-2007)

University of Zurich: lic. iur. (2006)

Professional Memberships

Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)

Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)

European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA)

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Employment - Switzerland

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Laura Widmer often advises on a range of employment matters, including employee transfers, social security matters and litigation. She also acts on employment issues related to M&A transactions.
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Strengths

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  • Laura Widmer is a very experienced and pragmatic lawyer. We appreciate her subject matter expertise in Swiss employment law matters.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

  • Laura Widmer was highly professional with excellent communication skills. She was quick to grasp the issues presented and resources needed.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

  • She is extremely impressive and has solid expertise in employment law and litigation matters. She is also very reliable and responsive.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

  • Laura Widmer is very nice, understanding, efficient and professional.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

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Switzerland

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

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