The increasing globalisation of the economy and the need for highly specialised professionals are driving companies to establish cross-border employment relationships, recruit employees from abroad, or transfer staff within an international corporate group. Likewise, Switzerland is attracting a large number of qualified individuals who aim to found businesses and contribute to the Swiss economy.
In the context of this mobility, professionals are also establishing new roots and seeking comprehensive advice with regard to the long-term regulation of their stay in Switzerland, with or without their families.
Thanks to our extensive expertise and excellent relationships with the authorities, you benefit from efficient and solution-oriented advice concerning all aspects of law relating to foreign nationals and migration.
Our areas of focus include, among others:
- Advising and assisting with work and residence permits for EU/EFTA nationals as well as third-country nationals, particularly in the context of executive and specialist transfers;
- Advising and assisting with short-term residence permits (L permit), residence permits (B permit), settlement permits (C permit), cross-border commuter permits (G permit), and entry permits for retirees;
- Migration law issues related to the establishment of a business, including the founding of a company;
- Family reunification;
- Naturalisations;
- Relocation within Switzerland (cantonal and municipal relocations);
- Maintenance and extension of permits;
- Consultancy on complex cases of non-issuance or revocation of permits;
- Notification procedures and matters related to the free movement of persons.
