Ms Catherine Grun Meyer > Niederer Kraft Frey AG > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Niederer Kraft Frey AG
BAHNHOFSTRASSE 53
8001 ZÜRICH
Switzerland

Work Department

Private Clients, Employment Law, Corporate, Dispute Resolution.

Position

Catherine Grun mainly focuses on inheritance, estate and family law (including marital and marital property law), foundation law as well as employment, corporate and contract law. Her work also includes dispute resolution in these areas.

Career

Niederer Kraft Frey, Partner (2015), Member of the executive committee and vice-chairwoman at Niederer Kraft Frey (2021).

Languages

German, English.

Memberships

Swiss Bar Association, Zurich Bar Association, International Bar Association.

Education

University of Miami, School of Law, LL.M. (2005-06). Admitted to the Bar (2003). University of Zurich Law School, lic. iur. (1996-2001).

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Employment

(Leading partners)

Catherine Grun MeyerNiederer Kraft Frey AG

Niederer Kraft Frey AG‘s employment team often assists companies and banks as well as individuals with all aspects of employment law, in particular the drafting of employment agreements and all related documentation, as well as share plans and compensation systems. The team regularly works with the firm’s M&A department providing advice on the employment law aspects of M&A transactions. Notable individual Valerie Meyer Bahar represent clients in high-stakes employment litigation, in particular relating to bonus and wrongful termination claims. Catherine Grun Meyer stands out for her work assisting clients with employment law matters concerning M&A transactions. Livia Keller specialises in leaver situations, compensation matters, and international mobility setups.

Switzerland > Private client

(Leading partners)

Catherine Grun MeyerNiederer Kraft Frey AG

Full-service firm Niederer Kraft Frey AG handles a broad range of matters including succession planning, estates, relocation, inheritance and tax. The team has a strong client base, with prominent names in the sports and football industry. Practice co-lead Catherine Grun Meyer has been especially active in advising on the marital property regime and on succession planning. Heading the team alongside her, Thomas Graf has a special emphasis on advising individual athletes and international sports organisations. Thomas Hochstrasser, who was promoted to partner in 2024, and Daniel Antognini are also highlighted members of the team.