Employment law boutique Blesi & Papa has ‘solid know-how and professional expertise’ in individual and collective employment law, pensions and social security, data protection and related areas, work permits for key employees, non-contentious and contentious matters, including litigation in court and representation of clients before arbitral tribunals and administrative agencies. Alfred Blesi, who has a special focus on executive termination agreements and employment and pension litigation, and Roberta Papa, who specialises in global mobility and cross-border employment, secondments, and staff leasing, are founding partners. The firm benefits from litigation experts Thomas Pietruszak and René Hirsiger. At the associate level, the ’very responsive and highly knowledgeable’ Nina Rabaeus is another key contact in the group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Small but highly specialised and competent law firm for labour and employment law. Renders most practical and solution-oriented advice. Has a large and solid know-how and professional expertise in the field of labour law, including social security matters.’
  • ‘Alfred Blesi has a long-standing and highest professional expertise and experience. He is a trusted, valuable and reliable adviser in labour law matters and litigation.’
  • 'Roberta Papa offers expert, yet pragmatic legal and strategic advice.'
  • ‘Alfred Blesi is a seasoned lawyer in his area of expertise, who shows an insight that is critical yet practical. He demonstrates dedication and commitment to his clients and their needs by being, inter alia, readily available, and responsive.’
  • ‘René Hirsiger and Nina Rabaeus are both responsive and highly knowledgeable. Their advice is always to the point and delivered in the most cost-efficient way possible.’
  • ‘A team with top expertise on all employment and social security law. Super responsive.’
  • ‘René Hirsiger is exceptionally responsive and always to the point. Gives a very clear recommendation which is the best option to respond to lawsuits.’
  • ‘Roberta Papa is an outstanding employment law specialist, who is always giving balanced, risk-assessed advice.’

Key clients

  • UBS
  • Credit Suisse
  • Syngenta
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Oracle

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Other key lawyers

Alfred Blesi, Roberta Papa, Thomas Pietruszak, René Hirsiger, Nina Rabaeus, Olivia Biehal