Dr. iur. Martin Ammann, lic.oec., LL.M.

Of Counsel, Zurich

Schiffbaustrasse 2 | P.O. Box | CH-8031 Zurich | Switzerland

Schiffbaustrasse 2 | P.O. Box | CH-8031 Zurich | Switzerland
T +41 58 552 06 57
martin.ammann@mll-legal.com

Profile

Martin Ammann became counsel to the firm in January 2018, before which he was a partner and co-head of the firm’s employment law and competition law groups.

He represents clients in complex employment law proceedings and civil litigation and advises in matters such as employment regulations, bonus plans and tailor-made employment solutions. He handles complex restructuring and mass redundancy cases and supports clients in setting up staffing and placement services in Switzerland.

Martin Ammann also regularly advises clients in competition and distribution law issues and represents them before the authorities.

Martin Ammann also handles complex inheritance cases.

Martin Ammann has particular experience in the sectors of banking, consulting and services, pharmaceutics and cosmetics.

He is fluent in German, English and French.

Practice Areas

Rankings & Awards

“Martin Ammann has a top-tier employment and franchise practice for which he is highly sought after by big name brands” – WWL, Franchise 2021
“Martin Ammann is highly regarded in the market for his distribution and restructuring expertise. He is further commended for his in-depth knowledge of employment and competition law” – WWL, Switzerland, Franchise 2021
“Martin Ammann wins acclaim from commentators for his impressive practice, which encompasses distribution and competition matters, as well as employment issues” – Who’s Who Legal, Franchise 2020
“Martin Ammann draws high praise from market commentators who compliment his top-tier work advising on distribution law and employment-related matters” – Who’s Who Legal, Franchise Switzerland 2020
“Martin Ammann is an expert in labour and employment and franchise matters” – Who’s Who Legal Switzerland, 2017
Martin Ammann’s competition practice is feted for providing “excellent service at a fair price” – The Legal 500, 2016
The employment practice is lauded for its “pragmatic approach and understanding of business reality” – Chambers and Partners, 2017

Deals & Cases

Legal advice to the HolidayCheck Group, in particular to its subsidiary in Switzerland with more than 250 employees, in connection with a comprehensive restructuring project caused by the Covid 19 crisis, including mass redundancies and social plan negotiations
Martin Ammann successfully represented Rothschild Bank in litigation going up to the Swiss Supreme court regarding a landmark salary bonus case
Martin Ammann has successfully advised a major cosmetic company in setting up and further developing a comprehensive selective distribution system