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Our law firm was founded in 1981 in the city of Zug, Switzerland. We are an established law firm and yet ready to embrace change in the dynamic and demanding environment of the international commercial and financial industry.

With enthusiasm and dedication, our lawyers and tax advisors support renowned domestic and foreign industrial, trading and service companies as well as individuals. We provide Swiss legal, tax, and notarial services, as well as advocacy in litigation and other kinds of legal proceedings. We have built up specialized teams with a thorough understanding of the following areas of law:

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Missed opportunity to eliminate discrimination between men and women in operating allowances

In the case of a self-employed mother the Swiss Federal Supreme Court rejects an operating allowance similar to the one paid to women and men in service. This unequal treatment is due to physical differences between men and women and is therefore not discriminating. In the opinion of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, the legislator must take action and enact the legal basis to pay an operating allowance to self-employed mothers as well.

Home schooling after COVID-19 – Federal Supreme Court confirms the legality of the strict requirements

In an officially published decision, the Federal Supreme Court has confirmed that the cantons can decide on the requirements for home schooling as long as this ensures that there is sufficient primary education. No entitlement to home schooling can be derived from the Federal Constitution. The complainant therefore failed with her request. In the light of this current case law, the regulations on home schooling in the Canton of Zug appear to be in conformity with the Constitution.

Judgment of the Zurich Higher Court – No compensation if non-competition clause ceased to apply

The Zurich Higher Court ruled that the removal of the non-competition clause due to termination by the employer also removes the obligation to pay compensation for the non-competition clause.

Fiscal measures of the Canton of Zug in connection with the Coronavirus

Due to the Coronavirus situation the tax authorities of the Canton of Zug have taken various measures to support the…

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Reichlin Hess AG receives a reward for one of the best law firms 2020 in Switzerland for tax and employment law

We are delighted to have been ranked in the top category of law firms in Switzerland for tax and employment law in 2020.

COVID-19 SME hotline

Reichlin Hess is also actively contributing to the hotline for Zug SMEs launched by the Lawyers' Association of the Canton of Zug. Our specialists in employment, tenancy and corporate law will be available to Zug SMEs on Friday, April 3, 2020 and Monday, April 6, 2020 via the hotline 0800 525 010.

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Dear Clients and Business Partners, To respond to the challenges caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the team of Reichlin Hess…

Immediate execution of a non-competition clause of an employment agreement

Reichlin Hess represented a client (employer) in the super provisional execution of a non-competition clause foreseen in an employment agreement. In a partial approval of the request, the employee was prohibited by the competent court from using documents of the former employer and from contacting its customers and suppliers. This result is pleasing for the client, as it allows its legitimate interests of confidentiality to be safeguarded.

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