Meier Raetzo Dunant notably strengthened its employment offering with the arrival in April 2025 of new name partner Olivier Dunant, whose expertise spans HR matters and broader internal investigations; he joins a team that also includes social insurance specialist Anne Meier and Alexia Raetzo, who advises on workplace harassment issues.

The employment team at Bär & Karrer Ltd. is co-led by Laura Widmer in Zurich and Thomas Stoltz in Zug, with Widmer advising on dismissals, reorganisations, compensation schemes, investigations and employment litigation, while Stolz focuses on cross-border and group company matters. The team’s expertise spans employment-related litigation for domestic and international clients, employment law in M&A and private equity transactions, and advice on restructuring and mass dismissals. At the associate level, Manuel Schmid assists individuals and corporate clients with Swiss employment law challenges.

Blesi & Papa is a Swiss law firm focused exclusively on employment, labour, social security and pensions law. The team includes Alfred Blesi, a highly experienced litigator in the employment field; Roberta Papa, whose focus lies in global mobility and cross-border employment challenges; Thomas Pietruszak, who covers a wide range of matters, in particular contentious proceedings; Rene Hirsiger, specialised in employment litigation, executive termination agreements and executive compensation; Nina Rabaeus, who supports French-speaking clients; and Olivia Biehal, who provides further contentious capacity.

Homburger's employment team, described by one client as 'highly specialised, pragmatic and responsive,' is co-led by Balz Gross and Andreas Müller in Zurich, supported by Gregor Bühler , Gabrielle Nater-Bass and Jeremy Reichlin. Gross brings his contentious expertise to bear in disputes stemming from compensation-related disputes, while Müller assists corporates with matters of executive compensation. The team utilises multi-disciplinary groups to manage employment matters, including investigations, litigation and arbitration. On the advisory front, the team is particularly experienced in handling matters of executive remuneration, M&A, capital markets, and employment-related restructuring, including mass dismissals and social plan negotiations.

Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd‘s employment team is co-led by Valerie Meyer Bahar in Zurich, who focuses on employment law, commercial litigation, and arbitration, alongside Catherine Grun Meyer, who specialises in employment law and private client matters. The team is supported by Livia Keller who defends clients’ interests before both the cantonal and federal courts, as well as assisting contractual matters and employment issues linked to corporate transactions. The practice has additional expertise in compensation matters, incentive programs, share plans, employment litigation and mass dismissals.

Pestalozzi's employment team in Zurich, co-led by Martin L. Mueller and Christian Roos  is recognised by clients for providing 'prompt, clear advice in a user-friendly manner.' Mueller brings expertise in M&A-related employment matters, senior executive agreements and corporate investigations, while Roos focuses on international trade, contracts and employment matters in the life sciences sector. The team benefits from the support of Andreas Lienhard, whose experience in disputes and arbitration allows the firm to defend the interests of its clients .

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd‘s employment team offers a full-service practice covering both contentious and non-contentious matters across a wide range of employment situations. The team is led by Vincent Carron, whose practice spans day-to-day advice and court proceedings, with Michael Hess and Petra Spring co-heading the Zurich office and advising on employee transfers and dismissals; Catherine Weniger is the key contact in Geneva, assisting with individual and collective dismissals, transfers and social security matters. The team advises on day-to-day employment law issues, while also representing clients in labour courts and assisting them in managing dismissals and resulting litigation. Sara Rousselle-Ruffieux joined the group in March 2026, adding expertise in individual and collective employment law, as well as immigration matters.

VISCHER's employment team, led by Marc Ph. Prinz, is able to advise clients across the spectrum of Swiss labour and employment law. Prinz focuses exclusively on employment matters, with expertise in executive compensation, staffing, reorganisations and restructurings. The team advises on both contentious and non-contentious mandates, including mass dismissals and internal investigations, and continues to represent clients in complex employment disputes involving unfair termination, harassment, discrimination and compensation matters.

The employment team at Walder Wyss Ltd. is been praised by one client for its 'commitment, availability and deep expertise.' Led by Rayan Houdrouge, Philippe Nordmann, Irène Suter-Sieber and Simone Wetzstein, the team advises on executive compensation, social security, immigration, investigations, restructuring and regulatory matters. Houdrouge acts for a client base featuring a number of tech companies, and he and Nordmann both assist with employee transfers, compensation packages and collective agreements. Suter-Sieber handles a variety of employment disputes, with Wetzstein helping clients draft employment contracts and compensation packages. The group was strengthened by the January 2025 arrival of Jamar E. Brown, formerly of Lenz & Staehelin and admitted in California, who defends the interests of organisations before the ILO's Administrative Tribunal.

Baker McKenzie Switzerland SA‘s employment team, described by one client as ‘quick, clear and reliable,’ is led by Zurich-based partner Christoph Stutz, who has considerable experience in advising on complex labour issues, employment benefits and pension-related matters. He is supported by Peter Reinert, noted for his litigation expertise, and Serge Pannatier, who heads the employment and international trade practices in Geneva. Andreas Becker also contributes to the team, handling employment disputes and assisting companies looking to transfer or terminate employees.

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.‘s employment practice, described by a client as a 'great team - reliable, dynamic and trustworthy,' is led by Christian Gersbach in Zurich, who advises Fortune 500 companies on complex cross-border reorganisations, executive investigations and post-M&A labour integration. He is supported by Daniel Kinzer, a disputes specialist handling high-stakes employment litigation and compliance matters, and Miryam Meile, who brings expertise in multinational restructurings, investigations, and employee leasing for major international clients.

Kellerhals Carrard's employment and social security team is co-led by Urs Marti and Christoph Zimmerli. The group advises on the full range of employment, pensions and regulatory issues, covering internal investigations, collective dismissals, remuneration structures and cross-border employment and social security coordination. Both Marti and Zimmerli are certified employment law specialists with extensive experience in complex advisory and litigation matters. The team is further supported in Lugano by Jonathan Bernasconi, who handles cross-border mandates and executive-level disputes.

Lenz & Staehelin's employment team, led by Anja Affolter Marino, is praised by a client as 'fast, solution-oriented and efficient approach.' Marino advises national and multinational companies on employment, pensions and immigration matters, often representing clients before Swiss courts and employment authorities. She works closely with Dominique Müller, who tackles internal investigations as well as regulatory proceedings, and Matthias Oertle, who focuses on executive compensation, restructurings and cross-border employment issues.

MLL Legal's employment and social security team, co-led by Thomas Kälin in Zurich and Alain Gros in Geneva, advises Swiss and international companies across all sectors. Kälin is well versed in managing cross-border employment matters, including terminations and issues linked to restructurings, while Gros handles terminations and a broad range of employment litigation. The team assists with documentation, lay-offs, union negotiations and cross-border employment matters and works closely with firm's corporate, M&A and dispute resolution groups to deliver comprehensive employment support to its clients.

The employment team at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (Schweiz) GmbH is co-led by Thomas Werlen and Remo Decurtins and focuses on executive disputes, handling complex employment issues for executives in regulated industries, particularly banking and pharmaceuticals. Decurtins, who is Swiss and New York-qualified, plays a key role in advising clients on employment-related litigation, demonstrating expertise in cross-border disputes and delivering solutions. Werlen is instructed by executives across a range of employment disputes.

Wenger Plattner's employment team, led by Roland Bachmann, is recognised for advising companies and high-profile individuals on employment disputes, with a focus on bonus-related litigation and issues stemming from the termination of senior executives. The team handles a variety of cross-border assignments, non-compete matters and the employment aspects of restructurings, M&A and insolvency proceedings. Bachmann's employment expertise lies primarily in contentious matters, although he is also sought by clients requiring assistance with obtaining work permits.

Wenger Vieli Ltd's employment and labour law team advises both corporate clients and individuals across all aspects of employment law, covering contentious and non-contentious matters. Core areas of focus for the team include executive relocations and other immigration matters, compensation package structuring and the handling of issues stemming from employee grievances. Stefan Müller leads the team, focusing on labour law advisory work and strategic workforce solutions, while Sabine Taxer specialises in employment litigation.

ALTENBURGER LTD legal + tax's employment law practice is led by  Laurent Lehner, who advises a range of different clients on employment, immigration and social security matters. The team handles both contentious and non-contentious work, including restructurings, collective dismissals, internal investigations and cross-border employee transfers. In January 2025 Ralph Imoberdorf was promoted to partner, strengthening the team’s national presence. The group acts for clients across the manufacturing, financial-services and technology sectors and represents them before labour courts throughout Switzerland.

BMG Avocats‘ employment law practice, co-led by Manuel Isler and Frédéric Gabus in Geneva, provides advice to employers on all aspects of labour law. Isler is known for his strategic approach to employment disputes, while Gabus leads on internal investigations and HR advisory work. The team also collaborates with the firm’s litigation and corporate law specialists to provide an all-encompassing service.

Bratschi Ltd's employment law team, co-led by Angela Hensch and Tobias Herren, provides support across all employment-related areas, from advisory and litigation to M&A and public sector employment matters. Supported by Yvo Hungerbühler in Zurich and Céline Hofer in St. Gallen, the practice offers expertise in contracts, terminations, disputes and investigations.

Eversheds Sutherland AG's employment team, co-led by Peter Haas and Carol Tissot, advises on the full spectrum of labour, employment, immigration and data protection law. The team frequently manages multi-jurisdictional HR projects involving restructurings, investigations and transactional integrations. Haas, based in Bern, is noted for cross-border litigation expertise, while Geneva-based Tissot combines employment and insurance law experience with a background as President of the Labour Tribunal in Geneva.

Gillioz Dorsaz & Associés is a boutique business law firm with employment law as a core focus. Led by Vanessa Maraia-Rossel, whose practice spans both private and public employment law questions, the firm assists both employers and employees with contracts, internal policies, dismissals and disputes.

Id Est Avocats Sàrl‘s employment practice, led by Juliette Ancelle, combines expertise across employment, corporate, IP and IT law to deliver cross-disciplinary advice. Ancelle’s practice spans employment and corporate matters, advising clients on structuring, governance and transactions with a focus on founder-led and innovation-driven businesses. She is supported by Kilian Baumgartner, who specialises in employment, data protection and social insurance matters, strengthening the team’s offering in compliance, HR advisory and dispute resolution.

Littler Switzerland, led by Ueli Sommer, is a boutique employment law firm that primarily advises employers. Sommer is highly regarded for his expertise in compensation and equity-based schemes. The firm focuses on complex employment matters and leverages its global network for cross-border support.

Lustenberger + Partners‘ employment team, led by Monika McQuillen in Zurich, advises on contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with particular strength in dispute resolution and mediation. The team, supported by Michael Lazopoulos, provides partner-driven, services to domestic and international clients, including large corporations and executives, handling reorganisations, mass dismissals, executive compensation and litigation before Swiss courts.

Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC's employment law team, led by Laurence Crittin, advises international and local companies as well as individuals on all aspects of employment law, including data protection, immigration, terminations, restructurings and HR practices. Crittin assists with the drafting of employment agreements and policies, as well as representing clients in court.

MME Legal | Tax | Compliance's employment and immigration team is led by Michèle Stutz and Martina Aepli, both of whom defend their clients’ interests before the courts, in addition to assisting with work permits. The team advises on domestic and cross-border employment matters, including executive compensation, terminations, restructurings, social security matters and immigration. Additionally, the group handles employment disputes, internal investigations and collective labour law issues.

Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd's employment and migration team, led by Philipp Haymann, specialises in employment disputes, executive contracts and international relocations. Haymann tackles employment litigation and arbitration, as well as immigration challenges. The team also handles sensitive terminations and mass dismissals.

Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte's employment team, led by Thomas Loher, supports employers across diverse industries on both routine employment matters and complex issues. The team has experience in executive hiring and termination packages, business transfers, mass dismissals and workplace compliance.

Valfor Attorneys-at-law, created through the merger of GHR Rechtsanwälte, BianchiSchwald, and Python, provides expert guidance on employment, pensions, and immigration matters. Led by Stéphanie Fuld and Rolf Hartmann, they support clients across industries, offering strategic advice, litigation representation, and contract drafting.