With the highest number of shortlisted recognitions for women in business law across the categories (amongst Swiss law firms), Schellenberg Wittmer is proud to showcase and demonstrate its commitment to promoting gender diversity within the workforce as part of its key values contributing to its on-going success, strategy and vision.

With thanks to a dedicated task force led by Caroline Clemetson (Partner and Head of Banking & Finance Geneva and Investment Funds) and Stefan Leimgruber (Partner Dispute Resolution Zurich), the firm is active in introducing multiple diversity initiatives and measured targets that strongly commit to a more gender diverse workforce, especially in the promotion of higher numbers of female representation within leadership and strategic positions.

The eighth annual Euromoney Legal Media Group Europe Women in Business Law Awards is aimed at recognizing firms with the best initiatives for gender diversity, innovation, minority women, mentoring, work-life balance, pro bono work and talent management. Best female lawyers have additionally been recognized in each practice group category.