Marc Schmid, Attorney in Zurich

I advise my clients and represent them at all court levels in all Swiss Cantons and in federal courts as well. My specialization ensures all-round legal support in all labor law related matters (e.g. regarding salary, bonus, terminations, protection against terminations, harassment, non-competition clauses, etc.).

  • Executive Compensation and Benefits: Advising on complex compensation packages, stock options, and golden parachutes for top executives.
  • Workplace Investigations: Conducting internal investigations related to harassment, discrimination, or misconduct.
  • Employment Litigation: Representing clients in employment disputes, including class action lawsuits.
  • Compliance and Regulatory Advice: Providing guidance on compliance with labor laws, including international regulations for multinational corporations.
  • Trade Secrets and Non-Compete Agreements

In criminal law I defend accused people and support them starting from the first interrogation.

  • White-Collar Crime: Defending clients in cases involving fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, and other financial crimes.
  • Cybercrime: Specializing in cases related to hacking, data breaches, and other cyber offenses.
  • Corporate Criminal Liability: Advising corporations on criminal liability issues and defending them in related cases.
  • Criminal Defense: Representing clients in criminal cases that attract significant media attention.
  • Human Rights Violations: Handling cases involving allegations of human rights abuses,.

Experience and Education

Publications can be found on the German website

Partner site: zuerich-strafrecht.ch