Ueli Sommer

Ueli Sommer is the founder of LEL Lawyers, Ltd. in Switzerland. He has many years of experience in all aspects of employment law. Ueli focuses on compensation matters, including equity based incentives. He also advises international companies on their employment setup (including immigration) in Switzerland. In addition, Ueli has substantial experience in labour litigation, restructurings and negotiations with labour unions.

He formerly worked as head of the employment practice of Walder Wyss AG and served as a district court clerk. Ueli also worked as a foreign associate for Allens Arthur Robinson in Sydney.

Credentials & Recognition

Books & Book Chapters

  • Practical Law: Employee Share Plans in Switzerland: Regulatory Overview, Co-authored by Maurus Winzap
  • 2021
  • Employment Law Review, edited by Erika Collins, 12th Edition, Law Business Research, Chapter on Swiss Employment Law
  • 2021
  • The Littler International Guide, Overview of Employment & Labour Laws in Switzerland
  • 2021

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