Profile
Position
Alfred Blesi is co-founder of Blesi & Papa and partner of the firm with 36 years of experience. He is a certified specialist SBA Employment Law as well as a certified Social Security Expert. He heads the Swiss Bar Association’s Experts Committee for Certified Employment Law Specialists.
Alfred Blesi advises on all aspects of individual and collective employment and labour law, pensions and social security law. He represents domestic and international clients across all industries in contentious and non-contentious matters.
Alfred Blesi advises in German, English and French. He regularly publishes on labour and social security law topics. In particular, he has written a widely regarded standard publication on the subject of the employee's garden leave.
Career
Admitted to the Bar
1998
Practical Experience
since 2007: Partner of Blesi & Papa
1998–2007: Senior Associate in one of Switzerland's leading law firms in Zurich (Lenz & Staehelin); 2006 also in Geneva
1996–1997: Traineeship in one of Zurich's larger law firms (Meyer Lustenberger)
1993–1996: Lawyer at Swissmem, the association of Swiss machine industry employers
Languages
Memberships
Education
Certified Specialist SBA Employment Law (2007)
Certified Social Security Expert (2004)
University of St. Gallen (Dr. rer. publ., 2000)
Bar admission (1998)
University of Geneva (lic. iur., 1993)
University of St. Gallen (lic. rer. publ., 1989)
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Excellent deputization, availability at all times.’
‘Entrepreneurial thinking is key and the ability of every team member to step in for a colleague's case, as well as good listening to the client.’
‘Blesi & Papa is a very friendly law firm and always strives to support clients as quickly and effectively as possible.’
‘Nina Rabaeus is always available to me; she thinks outside the box and always tries to find the best and most cost-effective solution for us. We greatly value her work and collaboration, and the response time is also very short.’
‘Blesi & Papa has a great team of employment and social security law specialists. They always provide great, hands-on and solution-oriented support.’
‘Nina Rabaeus is an excellent personality, personable, flexible, truly customer-oriented and always extremely competent. Reliable at all times.’
‘The team combines strong legal expertise with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. They are highly responsive, easy to work with, and provide clear, business-focused advice.’
'Alfred Blesi demonstrated relentless advocacy throughout sometimes challenging cases. His professionalism ensured that every detail was thoroughly addressed and that I, as a client, felt supported at every stage. His expertise and tenacity were instrumental in achieving positive outcomes always.'