Blesi & Papa is a well-renowned employment boutique which was founded in 2007 and is the first law firm in the region to exclusively focus on employment, labour, social security, and pensions law. The highly experienced team often represents clients across the full range of employment matters. Notably, Alfred Blesi focuses his practice on matters relating to executive termination agreements, employment and pension litigation, and social security. Roberta Papa, who has 20 years of experience in the field, often advises clients on global mobility and cross-border employment cases, as well as on employment-related matters in restructurings. Nina Rabaeus recently became partner and stands out for her work on employment matters in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
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‘Our long-lasting relationship with the firm has made collaboration smooth, efficient and shaped for success.'
‘Blesi & Papa has an outstanding expertise in labour and social insurance law. We mainly work with one individual René Hirsiger and he is always reachable and extremely responsive and gives clear guidance on the problem and proactively provides us with the solution.’
‘Excellent knowledge, dedication and support at all times.’
‘René Hirsiger - creative, smart and professional at all times.’
Key clients
- UBS
- Credit Suisse (UBS)
- Syngenta
- Rockwell Automation
- Oracle
Work highlights
- Represented Swissbank in employment litigation leading to a landmark decision of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court on internal investigations.
- Successfully represented an international boarding school in a landmark COVID-19 employment case in front of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.
- Advised a client on employment matters relating to a plant closure in French-speaking Switzerland.
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Leading partners
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
Alfred Blesi; Roberta Papa; René Hirsiger; Nina Rabaeus; Thomas Pietruszak