Firm & Awards
MLL Legal named Switzerland Firm of the Year at the Women in Business Law EMEA Awards 2026
MLL Legal is proud to announce that it has been named Switzerland Firm of the Year at the Women in Business Law EMEA Awards 2026, held on 25 June 2026 at The Biltmore Mayfair in London.
In addition to receiving the Switzerland Firm of the Year award, we were also proud to be shortlisted in the Pro Bono, Career Development Western Europe and Women in Business Law EU Firm categories.
We are equally proud that four of our colleagues were shortlisted for individual awards:
Andrea Sieber – Lawyer of the Year, M&A Western Europe
Nicola Benz – Lawyer of the Year, Technology, Media & Telecoms
Andrea Schäffler – Rising Star, Intellectual Property
Thaís Obrist-Bdine – Rising Star, Tax
The award reflects MLL Legal’s longstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment in which talent can develop and thrive. Today, women represent more than 56% of the firm’s 250+ employees and hold leadership positions across numerous practice areas, industry groups and business functions.
As part of its vision to be The Swiss Law Firm of the Future, MLL Legal continues to invest in a culture that values diversity of thought, equal opportunities and professional excellence. This recognition reflects not only the achievements of the firm, but also the dedication, expertise and leadership demonstrated by colleagues across all offices and teams.
We are honoured to receive this recognition and grateful to our clients, colleagues and business partners for their continued trust and support. We would also like to thank the Legal Benchmarking Group and the Women in Business Law Awards research team for recognising the efforts of firms working to advance diversity and inclusion across the legal profession.
About the Women in Business Law Awards
Now in their 16th year, the Women in Business Law Awards recognise leading law firms and legal practitioners that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to advancing women in the legal profession and fostering inclusive workplaces across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Organised by the Legal Benchmarking Group in partnership with The Lawyer, the awards are based on extensive independent research and recognise firms that combine professional excellence with meaningful initiatives supporting diversity, inclusion and the development of future leaders.
The 2026 EMEA awards ceremony took place on 25 June 2026 at The Biltmore Mayfair in London, bringing together leading law firms and legal professionals from across the region to celebrate achievement, progress and innovation within the legal industry.
