Mr Michael Hess, LL.M. > Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Löwenstrasse 19
P.O. Box 2201
8021 Zurich
Switzerland

Work Department

Dispute Resolution / Corporate & Commercial / Employment / Administrative Law & Public Procurement

Position

Michael Hess is a Counsel in Schellenberg Wittmer’s Corporate and Commercial Group as well as its Litigation Practice Group. He focuses on employment law and on international and domestic commercial litigation.

Career

2010 – Senior Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer
2005 – Associate in a St. Gallen law firm
2002 – Trainee Clerk with a district court in the Canton of St.Gallen

Languages

  • German
  • English

Education

2017 – Certificate of Advanced Studies in Labor and Employment Law, University of Zurich
2010 – LL.M. in International Business Law, London School of Economics and Political Science
2005 – Bar Admission in Switzerland
2002 – lic. iur. HSG, University of St. Gallen

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Employment

(Rising stars)

Michael HessSchellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Schellenberg 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 head Vincent Carron has extensive experience drafting and reviewing employment documentation and unilateral and collective dismissals. 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.