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Laura Widmer

She is doing a good job in cross-border office establishment mandates.

Chambers Europe 2018

Laura Widmer is widely recognised by peers and clients alike as one of the leading lawyers for all matters relating to Swiss employment law.

Who's Who Legal 2023

It is a real pleasure to work with Laura Widmer as she provides a fast and accurate analysis of the situation and very clear answers.

Chambers Europe 2023

She never rushes her decisions, rather she tries to understand both sides.

Chambers Europe 2023

She is super quick and an excellent listener.

Chambers Europe 2023

I feel confident with her advice.

Chambers Europe 2023

She is very sympathetic towards us and very realistic in her answers.

Chambers Europe 2023

Laura Widmer is doing a great job and she is really focused on employment law.

Chambers Europe 2023

Demonstrated a deep knowledge as well as network within the Swiss ecosystem as well as a great understanding of the complexities of working and navigating business in an international environment.

Legal 500, 2022

Very precise in her advice and very business-focused.

Client in Chambers Europe 2022

Always gives straight-to-the-point advice and feedback.

Client in Chambers Europe 2021

She is available at any time.

Client in Chambers Europe 2021

Very knowledgeable and down-to-earth.

Client in Chambers Europe 2020

Very efficient.

Client in Chambers Europe 2019

She is doing a good job in cross-border office establishment mandates.

Chambers Europe 2018

Laura Widmer is widely recognised by peers and clients alike as one of the leading lawyers for all matters relating to Swiss employment law.

Who's Who Legal 2023

About

Laura Widmer heads Bär & Karrer's employment department.

Her practice focuses on advising Swiss and foreign individuals and entities on various aspects of Swiss employment law, particularly with regard to individual and mass dismissals, transactions, reorganizations and compensation matters. She regularly represents clients in employment disputes before state courts.

Laura Widmer has been listed among the top ten employment lawyers in EMEA in 2023 by MergerLinks. She has further been ranked in Chambers Europe, Legal 500, IFLR1000, Who's Who Legal and Leaders League.

LanguagesGerman, English
Curriculum
  • Partner at Bär & Karrer (since 2021)
  • Counsel at Bär & Karrer (2016-2020)
  • Certified Specialist SBA Employment Law (2014)
  • King's College London: LL.M. in International Business Law (2011)
  • Associate with Bär & Karrer (2008-2015)
  • Admitted to the Zurich Bar (2008)
  • Trainee at Bär & Karrer (2006-2007)
  • University of Zurich: lic. iur. (2006)
Memberships and Public Offices
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA)
AdmissionAll Swiss Courts

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Contact

Bär & Karrer Ltd.
Brandschenkestrasse 90
CH-8002 Zurich
Switzerland

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