Employment

Baker McKenzie

International firm Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG supports multinational clients on the full spectrum of employment-related matters including employment benefits, mass dismissals, litigation, global mobility of employees, and pension funds. Team head Christoph Stutz advises and represents corporate clients on complex labour issues. Peter Reinert has a special focus on executive compensation, business transfers, and other forms of restructuring. Serge Pannatier regularly represents governmental clients and multinational companies in employment matters. At the associate level, Andreas Becker and Kaspar Projer support the team with their dispute resolution expertise.

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Testimonials

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‘The employment law team I worked with was exceptional in its client-centered approach. Their management and leadership were notable for prioritizing client needs and refraining from litigation unless absolutely necessary, always seeking efficient solutions. In summary, this employment law team stands out for their client-centricity, diversity, tech proficiency, and fair billing, making them a top choice for employment law needs.’
‘Christoph Stutz's proactive and responsive nature ensures effective problem-solving and a smooth workflow. It is a pleasure to collaborate with him. Furthermore, his confidence in pushing back, when necessary, demonstrates a commitment to achieving the best outcomes. His profound expertise in employment and procedural law greatly enhances the team's capabilities, providing a solid foundation for informed decision-making and strategic legal solutions.’
‘What sets Baker McKenzie's Employment team (Zurich Office) apart from others in the industry is the unique combination of professionalism, expertise, and unwavering dedication. The attorneys I've worked with have shown a keen understanding of even the most complex legal matters, providing me with sound advice and strategic solutions that have consistently yielded positive results.’
‘Christoph Stutz's ability to take into consideration the needs of a privately-owned business with a strong sense of cost control and pragmatic needs are exemplary. His understanding of the delicate balance between legal requirements and business sustainability has been invaluable. His advice and strategies have consistently demonstrated a keen awareness of the financial and operational implications of legal decisions, ensuring that my business's interests are well-protected while keeping costs in check.’

Key clients

Becton Dickinson
Oracle
FedEx
CLS Limited
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Keurig Green Mountain
BD Switzerland Sàrl
Hitachi
Vontobel
Roth Group

Work highlights

Advised Sika on all Swiss employment and pension aspects of the acquisition of the MBCC Group, the former construction chemical division of BASF, including the carve-out of MBCC's Swiss admixtures business that had to be divested due to competition concerns.
Advised the Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund and its start-up incubator Sparrow Ventures on their investment in Swiss start-up Revendo.
Advised private equity firm Argos Wityu on its acquisition of the majority stake in Norline AG, a provider of outsourcing services in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing sector in Switzerland.