Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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

Michael Hess, a Certified Specialist SBA Labour Law, co-heads the Employment Practice Group in Zurich. He has a strong expertise in advising domestic and foreign clients in all employment related matters. He has vast experience in advising on employment agreements, individual and collective dismissals, business transfers, international employee transfers, remuneration and bonus schemes, non-compete covenants, recruiting and staff leasing compliance, and social security matters. Also, he has ample experience in conducting internal investigations.

Michael is experienced in resolving disputes and negotiating settlement agreements. He regularly represents parties in court proceedings, frequently defending employers, but also enforcing confidentiality and non-compete undertakings.

2018 - Counsel at Schellenberg Wittmer 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

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