Litigation firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (Schweiz) GmbH represents companies and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in all employment-related disputes, including breaches of contracts, termination agreements, disputes arising from internal investigations, and issues arising from acquisitions. Practice co-head Thomas Werlen regularly handles high-stakes employment matters, often representing board members and senior management. Remo Decurtins, who also co-heads the team, has a special focus on the representation of corporate and private clients in criminal and regulatory investigations, in particular involving employment-related matters.
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- ‘Thomas Werlen's legal expertise, strategic mind, commitment, professionality, and responsiveness is second to none. He is always on top of the matter, even if it is a complex matter with many workstreams, tackled issues and proactively addressed potential issues. He is a great negotiator who is continuously bringing home favourable results for his clients.'
- 'Remo Decurtins assisted Thomas Werlen with employment-related aspects in this matter. He continued to impress us with his highly efficient and diligent work, and his pragmatic and creative approach to overcome the various legal issues and to find the best possible solution. Remo was always available and helpful.’
Key clients
- Credit Suisse executives in relation to CCA/AT1 bonds
- Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
- World Boxing Super Series AG
- Vexavit SA
- Monaco Increase Management Sàrl
- Campos Racing S.L.
- Pascal Wehrlein, Professional Race Car Driver
- Asia League Limited (East Asia Super League)
- Sphaira Innovation
Work highlights
- Representing executives of Credit Suisse whose Contingent Capital Awards (CCA) were written down by FINMA on 19 March 2023 in the context of the takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS and the write down of AT1 bonds.
- Advising a former executive of a Swiss bank in relation to a dispute in relation to her dismissal for fabricated reasons.
- Acting for a Swiss ultra-high-net-worth family foundation in disputes with former executives over breaches of their employment contracts.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Werlen, Remo Decurtins