Pestalozzi's employment team in Zurich, co-led by Martin L. Mueller and Christian Roos is recognised by clients for providing 'prompt, clear advice in a user-friendly manner.' Mueller brings expertise in M&A-related employment matters, senior executive agreements and corporate investigations, while Roos focuses on international trade, contracts and employment matters in the life sciences sector. The team benefits from the support of Andreas Lienhard, whose experience in disputes and arbitration allows the firm to defend the interests of its clients .
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Testimonials
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- ‘The practice is highly available and motivated. They bring very deep industry and legal knowledge to the table and follow a very thorough and disciplined process.’
- ‘Andreas Lienhard is very available, forward thinking and guided me cautiously but steadfastly through any litigation process. He relies on a great network with international reach.’
- ‘The team provides prompt, clear advice in a user-friendly manner.’
- ‘Christian Roos is helpful, concise and a trusted partner.’
- ‘Very capable team, well versed in Swiss employment law, including the small details, for example interpretation of notice periods and leave entitlements. Partners are responsive even over weekends and public holidays. Responses and advice is provided swiftly and is backed up by legal information.’
- ‘Andreas Lienhard is a standout legal mind. He provides very sound advice and is non-judgemental of actions already taken by the client which may not have been entirely correct. Instils confidence in the client that advice and approach options provided to deal with an issue can be relied upon.’
Key clients
- Actelion Pharmaceuticals GmbH
- Amarin Corporation
- Amazon
- AXA XL Insurance
- Barry Callebaut
- Covagen
- EcoCeres
- Froneri International Limited
- Garda Capital Partners
- Glencore
- HedgePoint Schweiz AG
- Johnson & Johnson
Work highlights
Advised Johnson & Johnson on all Swiss employment law aspects of its $1.25bn acquisition of global rights to NM26 from Numab Therapeutics.
Advised Barry Callebaut on senior management exits and Swiss say-on-pay compliance, including defence against discrimination and termination-for-cause claims.
Assisted American Airlines on employment law matters related to the restructuring of its Zurich Airport operations, including the strategic hiring and exiting of senior executives.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Martin L. Mueller; Christian Roos
Other key lawyers
Andreas Lienhard