Overview

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.

Focus Areas

International Employment LawExecutive CompensationLitigation and TrialsHiring, Performance Management and TerminationInvestigations

Professional & Community Affiliations

Co-Chair

Diversity and Equality Law Committee

International Bar Association (IBA)

2021-present

Senior Vice-Chair

International Bar Association (IBA)

2015-2020

Quality Officer

International Bar Association (IBA)

2014

Board Member

European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA)

2008-present

Chair

International Employment Law Committee

American Bar Association (ABA)

2009-2012

Chairman

Swiss Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ASCCI)

2014-2018

CEO and Chairman

Swiss Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ASCCI)

2007-2013

Honorary Consul for Swiss Territory

Australian Government

2015-2019

Recognition

Named, Employment Lawyer of the Year

LegalcommunityCH

2023-2024

News, Analysis & Press

The Global Guide Quarterly (Quarter 3, 2024)

Global Guide Quarterly

October 23, 2024

Littler Global Guide - Switzerland - Q1 2024

Global Guide Quarterly

April 17, 2024

Littler Global Guide - Switzerland - Q4 2023

Global Guide Quarterly

January 16, 2024

Littler Global Guide - Switzerland - Q3 2023

Global Guide Quarterly

October 17, 2023

Littler Global Guide - Switzerland - Q2 2023

Global Guide Quarterly

July 21, 2023

Littler Global Guide - Switzerland - Q1 2023

Global Guide Quarterly

April 12, 2023

Littler Global Guide - Switzerland - Q4 2022

Global Guide Quarterly

January 26, 2023

Littler Continues Global Expansion with New Switzerland Office, Adds Partner Ueli Sommer

October 25, 2022

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

Education

  • LL.M., University of New South Wales, Faculty of Law, 2001
  • J.D., University of Zurich, 1999magna cum laude
  • lic.iur., University of Zurich, 1995magna cum laude

Languages

  • German
  • English

Bar Admission

Switzerland