Michael Hess
Schellenberg Wittmer LtdSchellenberg Wittmer Ltd advises on mandates concerning labour law, as well as employment matters relating to high-end transactions and major disputes. The team has expertise in immigration, data protection, social security, litigation, and employment law matters concerning international and domestic M&A transactions and set-ups. Department co-head Vincent Carron has extensive experience drafting and reviewing employment documentation and unilateral and collective dismissals. Petra Spring, who joined the team in September 2024 from Deloitte AG, is also co-heading the practice. Catherine Weniger, who has particular know-how in restrictive covenant issues and termination agreements, is a key contact in Geneva, whilst Michael Hess, whose practice covers bonus schemes and international employee transfers, is Zurich’s key contact.
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‘Excellent, commercial and responsive advice.’
‘Michael Hess is a true pleasure to work with. Commercial, pragmatic and responsive. He is excellent. When Michael is involved, client service is exceptional.’
‘The team was pleasant to work with. High level of knowledge and aware of the process we were going through.’
‘Highly competent in their field of practice, always available, accurate and spot-on, timely responses. Great teamwork.’
Key clients
- Credit Suisse
- OTB Ventures
- Orange Cyberdefense
- Cardinal Health
- Bouygues Construction
- Procter & Gamble
- Schroder Bank AG
- Magnit Global Switzerland GmbH
- ams-Osram AG
Work highlights
- Advised Credit Suisse in its investment as lead investor in Taurus SA Serie B investment round, including the employment and social security aspects linked to this investment.
- Advised OTB Ventures, a leading European venture capital firm, in Series A financing of the in-orbit servicing and space debris removal company ClearSpace, including the employment and social security aspects of the investment.
- Advised Cyberdefense, the cybersecurity subsidiary of France-based Orange, with regard to all employment and social insurance aspects of the acquisition of Telsys and SCRT, in particular due diligence review and assistance in any employment issue throughout the negotiations.
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Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Vincent Carron
Schellenberg Wittmer LtdPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Vincent Carron, Petra Spring