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A diverse team

High % of female EC specialists: 50% partner level, 83.3 % overall.


Multijurisdictional EC matters

we collaborate with other EC specialists in Baker McKenzie offices and act as international lead counsel in cross-border EC matters.


Our client base includes many blue chip clients

Large Austria-HQ and MN corporations with operations in Austria.


A first mover and innovator in LegalTech

ERIC is a novel online tool enabling our clients to quickly assess their employment related compliance risks with a few clicks for free.


Our legal and strategic advice covers

• EC law aspects of corporate restructurings including mass dismissals, transfer of undertakings, post-merger integration and negotiations with works councils and unions

• labor law compliance and internal investigations in working time, mandatory remuneration standards, cross-border leasing of employees, co-determination rights of and agreements with employee representative bodies

• employment related litigation and advice in relation to settlements of disputes

• global mobility of executive personnel at top level and immigration of third country nationals

• incentive schemes or packages for bonus plans, pension plans, stock options a.o. fringe benefits

• structuring of contracts with freelancers and individual entrepreneurs to avoid disguised employment relationships

• employee data protection

• industry expertise: Fin Services, Pharma, Retail, Manufacturing, RE & Construction and TMT.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Employment - Austria

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The international law firm Baker McKenzie operates a well-reputed employment law practice in Austria. The team is particularly appreciated for comprehensively advising on all labour law aspects pertaining to M&A transactions and restructurings. Additionally, the law firm assists with working time arrangements, business transfers and employee relocation as well as social security law issues. The team also demonstrates prowess in handling contentious terminations of employees, pension claims and home office guidelines. Baker McKenzie is frequently sought after by clients from the consumer goods, food, technology and retail as well as life sciences sectors.

Work Highlights

Provided by Baker McKenzie

  • Baker McKenzie acted for Accenture on the negotiation of a works council agreement and employment terminations.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"We particularly appreciate that Baker McKenzie spends time getting to know our organisation, our culture and how we would like to approach our employment concerns."

Employment respondent
Europe

"We always get along with the team at Baker McKenzie. We like its working style and that it keeps us up to date."

Employment respondent
Europe

"Baker McKenzie is able to handle complex and sophisticated matters with its holistic approach and by being an excellent sparing partner for our internal discussions."

Employment respondent
Europe

"With Baker McKenzie, you do not just get a law essay, instead you get reliable solutions and suggestions."

Employment respondent
Europe

"Baker McKenzie is very professional and has experts in the subjects. The team is very competent and quick, offers good services and is client-friendly."

Employment respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Philipp Maier
2
Philipp Maier
Head of Employment
2
Band 2

Philipp Maier is an appreciated adviser who assists with a broad variety of employment matters, including remuneration issues, working time arrangements, restructurings and working-from-home guidelines. Besides his advisory work, Philipp Maier is also present in labour law litigation, notably in relation to the termination of employment contracts.

"Philipp Maier was always very competent and fast, and provided in-depth support in critical situations."

"Philipp Maier is very client-focused and solution and goal-oriented. He knows how to deal with clients and delivers solutions quickly."

"He has broad knowledge, is happy to look things up and makes us feel special."

"Philipp Maier is a smart lawyer."

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Philipp Maier
2
Philipp Maier
Head of Employment
2
Band 2
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Members

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Andrea Haiden

Miriam Kompatscher

Nesrin Yildirim

Philipp Maier

Philipp Maier

Head of Department

Silvia Katharina Samek

Simone Liebmann-Slatin

Sophie Loidolt

Victoria Fink

Industries

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Consumer Goods & Retail

Energy, Mining & Infrastructure

Financial Institutions

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Hotels, Resorts & Tourism

Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation

Private Equity

Technology, Media & Telecommunications