Ueli Sommer
Ueli Sommer is the founder of Littler Switzerland AG. 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, investigations, restructurings and negotiations with labour unions.
Ueli Sommer has been recommended by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Who's Who Legal for many years. In addition, he was awarded the Employment Lawyer of the year award by Legalcommunity.ch in both 2023 and 2024.
Focus Areas
Below are the practice areas in which this team member is active, the focus area is highlighted in green.
Consulting
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Compliance
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Compliance
Tax, Social Security
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Pension
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Pension
Compensation
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Benefits
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Benefits
Transactions
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Restructuring
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Restructuring
Litigation
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Investigation
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Investigation
Education
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Training
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Training
Personal Information
Professional and Community Affiliations
Officer
Global Employment Institute of
the International Bar Associations (IBA)
the International Bar Associations (IBA)
2022 –present
Board Member
European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA)
2008 – present
Member
Swiss Bar Association
1999 – present
Member
Zurich Bar Association
1999 – present
Co-Chair
Diversity and Equality Law Committee
International Bar Association (IBA)
International Bar Association (IBA)
2021 – 2023
Senior Vice-Chair
Diversity and Equality Law Committee
International Bar Association (IBA)
International Bar Association (IBA)
2015 – 2020
Quality Officer
International Bar Association (IBA)
2014
Chair
International Employment Law Committee
American Bar Association (ABA)
American Bar Association (ABA)
2009 – 2012
Chairman
Swiss Australian Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (ASCCI)
and Industry (ASCCI)
2014 – 2018
CEO and Chairman
Swiss Australian Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (ASCCI)
and Industry (ASCCI)
2007 – 2013
Honorary Consul for Swiss Territory
Australian Government
2015 – 2019
Education
LL.M.
University of New South Wales,
Faculty of Law,
Faculty of Law,
2001
J.D.
University of Zurich, magna cum laude
1999
lic.iur.
University of Zurich, magna cum laude
1995
Languages
German
English
News, Analysis & Press
Books & Book Chapters
BTER (Business Transfers)
Chapter on Switzerland
Chapter on Switzerland
Co-authored by Angelina Pellegrini
Lexis Nexis, Issue 53
Lexis Nexis, Issue 53
2024
Exiting Executives
A guide to terminating senior exectutives
around the globe
Chapter on Switzerland
A guide to terminating senior exectutives
around the globe
Chapter on Switzerland
Issued by Shoesmith
2024
Practical Law:
Employee Share Plans in Switzerland:
Regulatory Overview
Employee Share Plans in Switzerland:
Regulatory Overview
Co-authored by Maurus Winzap
2021
Employment Law Review,
edited by Erika Collins
edited by Erika Collins
Chapter on Swiss Employment Law
12th Edition
Law Business Research
12th Edition
Law Business Research
2021
International Employment Law
Chapter on International Arbitration
Schulthess Verlag, Zurich
Schulthess Verlag, Zurich
2020
Bar Admissions
Bar Exam / Admission to the Swiss Bar Supreme Court of the Canton of Zurich
1998