Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG‘s employment team, described by one client as ’quick, clear and reliable,’ is led by Zurich-based partner Christoph Stutz, who has considerable experience in advising on complex labour issues, employment benefits and pension-related matters. He is supported by Peter Reinert, noted for his litigation expertise, and Serge Pannatier, who heads the employment and international trade practices in Geneva. Andreas Becker also contributes to the team, handling employment disputes and assisting companies looking to transfer or terminate employees.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are very knowledgeable and provide practical advice and solutions.'
- ‘Christoph Stutz is very responsive and provides practical, timely advice and business solutions.’
- ‘Christoph Stutz stands out through his exceptional responsiveness, professionalism and practical approach to legal matters. He consistently provides clear, well-reasoned advice, even on complex issues and ensures that his guidance is both compliant and business-oriented.’
- ‘Very international setup and working with large multinationals, understanding the needs of global corporations and given their global network, being able to provide cross-country advice.’
- ‘Having worked with Christoph Stutz, he provides very quick advice, follow-ups and looks into challenges in detail.’
- ‘The team is quick, clear and reliable. They give straightforward advice, are easy to reach and understand both legal and business needs. If the main contact is out of office, a colleague steps in and responds quickly. Their communication is simple and to the point, and they are friendly and professional, making collaboration smooth and efficient.’
Key clients
- The Woodward Hotel
- Western Union
- OnlineDoctor
- DERTOUR Group
- Novonesis
- Galderma
- UBS
- Tupperware
- Zespri International (Switzerland) SA
- Tandem Diabetes Care Switzerland
- Levi Strauss
- Vistra Geneva Sàrl
Work highlights
Assisted UBS with multijurisdictional HR and employment-related matters outside the US related to the sale of UBS’ O’Connor business by UBS Asset Management (Americas) LLC.
Advised Tandem Diabetes Care on the collective termination procedures implemented in the context of the reorganisation of its Swiss operations.
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Practice head
Christoph Stutz
Other key lawyers
Peter Reinert; Serge Pannatier; Andreas Becker