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Burgstaller & Preyer

Employment

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Burgstaller & Preyer

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Employment - Austria

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Burgstaller & Preyer regularly handles contentious and non-contentious matters for investors, startups and financial institutions, representing both corporations and CEOs. The law firm demonstrates excellent capabilities in advising on employment matters pertaining to M&A transactions and downsizing projects. Additionally, clients benefit from the team's expertise in employee dismissals of senior management, the implementation of new human resource management tools and data protection, as well as working-from-home guidelines. Burgstaller & Preyer is well placed to assist with proceedings across all court levels.

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Work Highlights

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  • Burgstaller & Preyer represented Oesterreichische Nationalbank before the Labour and Social Court of Vienna in connection with the dismissal of a bank auditor.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Gerald Burgstaller
    Gerald Burgstaller

    Gerald Burgstaller

    Gerald Burgstaller is held in high esteem for his breadth of expertise and coverage of all matters related to employment law, assisting with social plans, business transfers and working time arrangements, as well as pension issues. He is also frequently sought after for his prowess in handling litigation.

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  • Helmut Preyer
    Helmut Preyer

    Helmut Preyer

    Experienced practitioner Helmut Preyer is an excellent adviser for clients seeking comprehensive employment law advice. While mostly known for advising on complex termination cases, he also assists with the employment law aspects of transactions, including mass dismissals and negotiations with works councils and trade representatives. Helmut Preyer complements his practice with expertise in bonus payment issues, social plans and remuneration structures. His client list includes companies as well as C-suite employees.

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  • Birgit Vogt-Majarek
    Birgit Vogt-Majarek

    Birgit Vogt-Majarek

    Birgit Vogt-Majarek assists Austrian and international clients with matters including restructurings, remuneration and company pension schemes and terminations. She frequently represents employers in connected litigation.

    • Birgit Vogt-Majarek is a very experienced lawyer.

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