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René Hirsiger

René Hirsiger

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

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

René Hirsiger is a certified employment law specialist and a certified social security specialist.

Career

as of 2016: Partner of Blesi & Papa

2013-2015: Associate with Blesi & Papa

2011-2013: Associate in one of Switzerland's leading law firms in Zurich

2007-2008: Law clerk at the District Court in Meilen

2006-2007: Traineeship in one of Switzerland's leading law firms in Zurich

Professional Memberships

Zurich Bar Association

Swiss Bar Association

Personal

Education:

Certified Specialist SBA Employment Law (2017)

Certified social security specialist (2015)

University of St. Gallen (Dr.iur., 2011)

Bar admission Zurich (2010)

University of St. Gallen (lic.iur., 2006)

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Employment - Switzerland

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

René Hirsiger acts on a variety of employment matters, ranging from social security issues to litigation. He also assists with mass dismissals, employment contract reviews and the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.

Strengths

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  • He is very to the point, pragmatic and reliable.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • With René Hirsiger, I always feel in good hands and receive clear options with the associated risks. That is invaluable!

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

Ranked Individuals at Blesi & Papa (5)

Switzerland

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