Homburger‘s employment team, described by one client as ’highly specialised, pragmatic and responsive,’ is co-led by Balz Gross and Andreas Müller in Zurich, supported by Gregor Bühler, Gabrielle Nater-Bass and Jeremy Reichlin, the latter of whom joined the partnership in January 2026. Gross brings his contentious expertise to bear in disputes stemming from compensation-related disputes, while Müller assists corporates with matters of executive compensation. The team utilises multi-disciplinary groups to manage employment matters, including investigations, litigation and arbitration. On the advisory front, the team is particularly experienced in handling matters of executive remuneration, M&A, capital markets, and employment-related restructuring, including mass dismissals and social plan negotiations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is highly specialised, pragmatic and responsive.’
- ‘We work with Homburger on a wide range of different topics and the support, guidance and advice received has always been excellent.’
- ‘Very experienced and knowledgeable. Always available if necessary, and they pay great attention to the details. They are the top choice for complex cases.’
- ‘I am impressed by Balz Gross’ experience but also his balance and down-to-earth attitude as well as his humour. Working with him is a pleasure.’
Key clients
- Liberty Global
- Sunrise Communications
- BioVersys
- Windward Bio
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- Avolta
- Harvey
- Kering
- Novartis
- VectivBio/Ironwood
- ABB
- Migros
Work highlights
Advised Novo Nordisk on employment matters in relation to its $11bn acquisition of three manufacturing sites following the Catalent deal.
Assisted Liberty Global and Sunrise on employment matters tied to the spin-off and listing of Sunrise on SIX and NASDAQ.
Advised BioVersys on employment matters linked to its IPO on SIX Swiss Exchange.
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Practice head
Balz Gross; Andreas Müller
Other key lawyers
Gregor Bühler; Jeremy Reichlin; Gabrielle Nater-Bass