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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 McDonald's on a variety of employment law mandates, including compliance issues, global mobility matters and litigation, as well as the negotiation of a new collective bargaining agreement.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The team stands out for its hands-on mentality and reliability. It has deep knowledge of the employment market in Austria, combined with a proven understanding of the economic situation.

Employment respondent
Europe

Baker McKenzie is the right place to go if you are dealing with tricky topics. I get right answers on the spot.

Employment respondent
Europe

Baker McKenzie's advice is pragmatic and easy to understand. We have a very good collaboration with the team.

Employment respondent
Europe

It consistently feels like we are the law firm's only client because of the exceptional level of attention and care. This level of dedication and responsiveness is invaluable and greatly appreciated.

Employment respondent
Europe

Baker McKenzie has an international set-up and is able to give pragmatic advice on complex matters.

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 is an outstanding figure in the employment world. He distinguishes himself through his strategic thinking and pragmatic approach, consistently delivering efficient, practical solutions.

Philipp Maier is an expert in his field. He has brilliant knowledge and expertise and is a good sparring partner.

He possesses a high degree of commercial pragmatism, quickly understanding our business context and offering solutions aligned with our objectives.

Philipp Maier is highly supportive and we feel that we are advised well on all employment law issues.

Philipp Maier is an excellent lawyer who always understands our business needs.

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Philipp Maier
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Philipp Maier
Head of Employment
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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