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Valerie Meyer Bahar

Valerie Meyer Bahar

Europe 2026

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Niederer Kraft Frey
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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Employment

Switzerland

6 years ranked

Litigation

Switzerland

1 year ranked

Contributions and articles

2 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

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Practice Areas

Corporate and commercial litigation; corporate employment law and employment litigation; arbitration

Career

Harvard Law School, LL.M. (2007) and Visiting Researcher (2004); Universities of Zurich and Lausanne, lic. iur., summa cum laude (2001); University of Lucerne, Dr. iur., summa cum laude (2005); recipient of the Walther Hug-Preis (2006); bar admission (2004).

Niederer Kraft Frey, Associate (2005), Senior Associate (2010), Partner (2016-), member of NKF's executive committee / Hiring Partner (2021-).

Professional Memberships

International Bar Association (IBA), Swiss Bar Association, Zurich Bar Association, Swiss Arbitration Society (ASA), IusAlumni – Member of the board of the Alumni association of the University of Zurich Law School.

Publications

Numerous publications in the fields of employment and dispute resolution, including alternative dispute resolution.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Employment - Switzerland

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Valerie Meyer Bahar often advises on employment-related litigation cases in connection to wrongful dismissals as well as the termination of senior employees. Her client roster features companies in the banking and technology industries.
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Litigation - Switzerland

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Valerie Meyer Bahar has notable expertise advising clients on banking disputes, representing both domestic and international financial institutions. She is additionally well known for her employment litigation work.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Valerie is a top-quality employment lawyer who uniquely combines expert legal advice with unparalleled business acumen.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

  • Valerie Meyer Bahar is a fantastic partner to work with on every aspect of employment law-related questions.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

  • Valerie is an outstanding and commercially sound litigation partner who combines legal excellence with business acumen and strategic thinking.

    LitigationChambers European Guide

  • Valerie Meyer Bahar is an excellent litigator.

    LitigationChambers European Guide

  • Valerie Meyer Bahar is very responsive and can anticipate clients' needs very well.

    LitigationChambers European Guide

Ranked Individuals at Niederer Kraft Frey (44)

Switzerland

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

2 items provided by Niederer Kraft Frey

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