Member Profiles

The Swiss emloyment law firm Humbert Heinzen Hischier is regularly recognized by the Swiss business magazine Bilanz and the newspaper Le Temps as one of the leading “top law firms in employment law” for employers and employees in Switzerland . The rankings of international magazines such as «Who’s Who Legal» designate attorney Dr. Denis G. Humbert as “Top Player”, “Labor & Employment Lawyer of the year”, “and one of the leading Swiss employment lawyers”.Dr.iur. Denis G. Humbert is an attorney practicing in the field of employment law. He advises and represents employers and employees in all matters of employment law in Zurich and the rest of Switzerland. PREFERRED AREAS OF WORK Arbeitsrecht (advising and litigating / author of numerous publications / lecturing) PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Since 2001 working as an attoreny in the field of employment law in Zurich Partner with HUMBERT HEINZEN HISCHIER attorneys (formerly Humbert Heinzen Lerch, since 2001) Lawyer with two major business law firms (1994-2000) Judge with the Landlord and Tenant Court of Bülach/Zurich, extracurricular (since 2004) Law clerk at the District Court of Uster (1990-1993) Member of the arbitration board for landlord and tenant issues at the District Court of Bülach (1990-1993) Legal counsel in the legal department of SUISA (Swiss Copyright Society) EDUCATION Certified Specialist SBA Employment Law (2009) Bar exam Canton of Zurich (1994) Doctoral thesis University of Zurich (Dr.iur., 1990) Topic: «The new protection against dismissal in the Swiss labour law» Universität Zürich (lic. iur., 1988) EXTRACURRICULAR Foundation Ombudsman “Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation” Co-President of the Board of “Zurich Animal Protection” Member of the Board and former president of “Codex Club Zurich” Former member of the foundation council of the “Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation” Trogen MEMBERSHIPS Group of experts in labour law Zurich Bar Association Zurich Bar Association Swiss Bar Association LANGUAGES German English French ACTIVITIES AS A SPEAKER Various lectures on selected topics in labor law and on other legal topics before various bodies (f.e. Schweizerischer Anwaltsverband; Fachgruppe Arbeitsrecht Zürcher Anwaltsverband; Verband der Friedensrichter und Friedensrichterinnen des Kantons Zürich; Credit Suisse Fides; Europa Institut der Universität Zürich; Schweizerische Treuhandkammer; Schweizerische Maklerkammer; Forum für Medizinische Fortbildung (FOMF), PersonalSchweiz; Schulthess Forum; LSA Leading Swiss Agencies; Forum Arbeitsrecht in der Unternehmung; Weka; Weka Business Media; Zahnärztefortbildung Rosenberg; VPS Personalvorsorge und Sozialversicherung; Mobbing Zentrale Schweiz; Handels- und Industrievereinigung Gossau; Wirtschaftskammer Ausserschwyz; Conceptum Further Education)

Martina Aepli is a Certified Specialist SBA Employment law and a proven litigation law specialist. She has extensive experience in advising and representing clients in all areas of employment law. She also represents her clients in court in the areas of contract law and debt enforcement and bankruptcy law. Martina Aepli is recognised by Legal 500 as a "Rising Star" in the field of employment law and is recommended by Who's Who Legal both nationally and internationally. Clients say about Martina Aepli and the employment and immigration law team, among others: Michèle Stutz and Martina Aepli are both superb. They are incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and collaborative; they are a delight to work with.’ Martina Aepli has been advising us very successfully on immigration matters; she has a deep understanding of our business, is creative, provides high quality work products and is able to move our cases forward towards success with the applicable authorities.’ Martina Aepli’s firm stance and self-confident appearance in conciliation hearings clearly built the foundation for an advantageous negotiation position and subsequent settlement.’

Dr. Richard Chlup established Chlup Legal Services to offer clients a more progressive approach to solving their legal challenges. The firm’s goal is to provide each client with undivided dedication and help them understand all potential legal outcomes during a divorce from the very start. We strive to achieve the best outcome of those that are realistically achievable. After almost two decades of practicing law, Richard Chlup has built a reputation of a result-oriented Zurich lawyer. He is a member of the Swiss and Zurich Bar Associations, and holds a Master’s degree (LL.M.) in International Legal Studies from New York University and a Ph.D. Going through a divorce is difficult even without having to face critical life decisions regarding child custody and support, and asset and property division. It’s essential to find an experienced, trustworthy lawyer to protect your and your children’s future. To find a lawyer that serves as your advocate. At Chlup Legal Services, we specialize in Swiss family law – often helping international clients with cross-border cases. We believe in guiding our clients through the entire process with total openness. We are aware of the emotional struggle you and your family are going through. Our goal is to make the entire experience easier for you by providing legal guidance and protecting your interests.

Markus Dörig has advised Swiss and foreign clients in the corporate and particularly insurance field for more than 25 years. He is acting in the capacity of both consultant and litigator. As a litigator he has extensive experience in various industries such as insurance (regulatory and non-regulatory), production, distribution, agencies, finance, and others. As an adviser he has particularly dealt with insurance products, underwriting and coverage issues according to insurance contracts, regulatory issues and regulatory "homework" in relation to the supervisory body Swiss FINMA; and on corporate matters with the incorporations or restructuring of Swiss companies or branches (mainly of global groups) and looked after all the necessary legal and contractual aspects to successfully develop or maintain the operations of such entities in Switzerland. Markus Dörig serves on the board of directors in Switzerland of a number of corporations. He is a member of the Swiss Bar; the IBA; the Center for International Legal Studies, Salzburg; the International Fiscal Association; and the International Law Office (ILO).

ISA-Lex Avocats - Lawyers & Legal Consultants Geneva and Nyon (Switzerland) Andrea is the founding partner of ISA-Lex Avocats, a boutique law firm in Geneva and Nyon, Switzerland. He is an international lawyer admitted to the bars of Geneva and New York. He studied law in Neuchâtel Switzerland and Washington DC USA. Andrea practiced in the USA and Europe with prestigious law firms and international arbitration centers where he became familiar with complex international, multilingual and multicultural situations. In addition to practicing law, Andrea acquired 5 years of business administration experience in automotive, real estate, corporate, small and medium business and finance. Andrea provides elegant and out-of-the-box solutions to institutional and private clients.