The employment team at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (Schweiz) GmbH is co-led by Thomas Werlen and Remo Decurtins and focuses on executive disputes, handling complex employment issues for executives in regulated industries, particularly banking and pharmaceuticals. Decurtins, who is Swiss and New York-qualified, plays a key role in advising clients on employment-related litigation, demonstrating expertise in cross-border disputes and delivering solutions. Werlen is instructed by executives across a range of employment disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Remo Decurtins and Thomas Werlen are very skilled, zealous advocates with opposing parties, yet reasonable sounding boards for clients on legal and strategic issues.’
- ‘The firm always responds quickly, often within an hour, and provides immediate guidance on crucial matters, even during weekends.’
- ‘Thomas Werlen combines outstanding legal expertise with strategic insight and responsiveness, always understanding our business and commercial interests.’
- ‘Remo Decurtins is exceptional - pragmatic, creative and always available, turning complex legal issues into clear, actionable solutions.’
- ‘Quinn Emanuel’s employment practice combines technical expertise with a highly pragmatic, results-driven approach, particularly strong in complex disputes.’
- ‘Remo Decurtins stands out for intellectual rigor, strategic foresight and practical judgment, while maintaining a collaborative and approachable style.’
Key clients
- Credit Suisse executives
- TEAM Football Marketing AG
- FIFA
- East Asia Super League
- World Boxing Super Series AG
- Vexavit SA
- Monaco Increase Management Sàrl
- Campos Racing S.L.
- Pascal Wehrlein
- Sphaira Innovation AG
Work highlights
Represented a global AI company in defending against the poaching of several senior researchers and developers.
Appeared in an employment arbitration with the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal for East Asia Super League.
Represented TEAM Football Marketing AG in various employment-related disputes.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Thomas Werlen; Remo Decurtins