Background
Admitted to the Geneva Bar (1997), authorized to practice as an attorney-at-law all over Switzerland.
Bachelor's Law degree, University of Geneva (1996); Bachelor of science - HES-SO Geneva (1990); participation to the René Cassin Prize (European competition on Human rights - University of Geneva, 1996); Certified FSA expert in Labour Law (2011). Training with Mike Hornung, attorney-at-law, Geneva (1997-1999); legal counsel with Labour union Actions Unia - Geneva (1998-1999); legal counsel with Pro Mente Sana (2000); Human resources manager Cantonal State of Geneva (2002-2005); practiced in prominent Swiss business law firms in Geneva since 2005. Joined BCCC in 2008, partner since January 2012. Regular speaker at the Haute Ecole de Santé of Geneva (since 2010) in employment law, duty of confidentiality and patients' rights.
| Her work has been recognized by independent guide Chambers Europe in 2010 and 2011 in Employment: "Stéphanie Fuld heads the employment practice, and is fluent in both English and French. She is known for her thorough understanding of the market, and clients value her 'outstanding ability to learn our objectives and her commitment to achieving them'". "Clients praise Stéphanie Fuld for her 'very effective and organised style of advice in employment law'". |
Practice areas
Acts for national and international companies, providing legal advice mainly on Employment law (employment agreements, bonus schemes, termination agreements, data protection, secondment, drug screening, hiring of services, business transfer and mass dismissal). Regularly produces complex legal documents including high-level plans for participation, non-compete clauses, bylaws and proposed rental services with a particular focus on judicial matters.
Thanks to an excellent working knowledge of immigration authorities, assistance to international companies with their immigration issues, thereby swiftly obtaining work permits and ensuring a smooth transfer of employees and executives. Regarding social security, advice on bilateral agreements and health insurance issues in various European and non-European countries regarding secondments, affiliations from overseas and retroactive liability.
Representation of legal entities and individuals before courts and assistance in fulfilling administrative procedures with the federal and cantonal administrations.
Professional affiliations
Ordre des Avocats (ODA), Association des Juristes Progressistes (AJP) and Career Women's Forum (CWF)