Homburger‘s leading employment department is particularly strong in employment litigation and employment-related investigations. It also has extensive experience in executive remuneration and bonus scheme matters, as well as in mass dismissal and social plan negotiations. Team co-head Balz Gross focuses his practice on employment litigation and arbitration cases with a particular emphasis on management compensation and employee participation plans. Fellow co-head Andreas Müller regularly advises companies and boards of directors on top executive transitions and related employment law matters. Gregor Bühler often assists clients with high-profile matters at the intersection of employment and IP law, such as privacy law cases relating to employees.
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‘The employment team has strength and depth and can advise on any issue. They are commercial and highly responsive.’
‘Balz Gross heads the employment team and is outstanding - highly knowledgeable, commercial, responsive and personable.’
‘Well organized, always on top of things, very responsive.’
‘Very personal and close involvement of the lead partner.’
- 'The practice is supported by a diverse and highly skilled team with a strong track record of success in handling complex legal challenges.'
Key clients
- Galderma
- Novartis, Novartis Pharma Stein
- VectivBio / Ironwood
- Avolta (formerly Dufry)
- ABB
- Migros
- GAM
- Cerberus Capital Management
- Cadence Design Systems
- US Cotton
Work highlights
- Advised Galderma on executive compensation, incentive plans, and employee participation programs in Galderma’s USD 17 bn IPO.
- Advising Ironwood / VectivBio on a broad range of employment and compensation related matters.
- Advised Novartis on employment related matters in the transfer of Life Science Park Rhine Valley to GETEC.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jeremy Reichlin
Practice head
Balz Gross; Andreas Müller
Other key lawyers
Gregor Bühler; Jeremy Reichlin