Employment
Switzerland
9 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Monika McQuillen
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Lustenberger + Partners
Europe
Practice Areas
Employment Law, Arbitration and Litigation, Mediation, Internal investigations, Data protection, International judicial assistance
Career
Partner with Lustenberger + Partners, Zurich (since 2019), Partner with Eversheds Sutherland AG, Zurich, Practice Groups Dispute Resolution and Employment, Head of the Swiss Practice Group Employment (2008 – 2019), Associate and Trainee with Werder Attorneys at Law, Zurich (2004 – 2007), Research assistant for Professor Dr. iur. Roger Zaech, Faculty of Private, Commercial and European Law, University of Zurich (1999 – 2003), Henkel Corporation, Pennsylvania/US; Henkel KGaA, Duesseldorf/Germany (1988 – 1994)
Professional Memberships
Zurich and Swiss Bar Association (ZAV/SAV), Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA), German Institution of Arbitration (DIS), Swiss Chamber of Commercial Mediation (SCCM), International Bar Association (IBA), German-Swiss Lawyers’ Association (DSJV)
Personal
German, English, French
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers European Guide
Employment - Switzerland
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Monika McQuillen boasts expertise in a variety of employment matters, ranging across unfair dismissals to bonus claims, working condition issues and contract terminations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
She adapts to our needs very well and provides corresponding advice.
EmploymentChambers European GuideMonika is exceptionally quick and efficient, with a talent for delivering advice that is both comprehensive and easy to act on.
EmploymentChambers European GuideMonika McQuillen is responsive, solution-oriented and provides exceptional service.
EmploymentChambers European GuideWorking with her is always efficient and reassuring as she combines technical excellence with a pragmatic approach.
EmploymentChambers European GuideHer clarity and precision make even complex matters feel manageable.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
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Switzerland
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Michael Lazopoulos
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