Employment - Austria
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.
Strengths
"Burgstaller & Preyer is really helpful to work with and works to quite a high standard."
"Burgstaller & Preyer is a great law firm with great people."
Work highlights
Burgstaller & Preyer advised a company board member on his amicable resignation and dissolution of his employment contract.
Notable practitioners
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.
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.
Birgit Vogt-Majarek moves up in the rankings on the back of continued excellent client feedback and activity levels. She assists Austrian and international clients with matters including restructurings, remuneration and company pension schemes and terminations. She frequently represents employers in connected litigation. She joined Burgstaller & Preyer from SCHIMA MAYER STARLINGER in October 2024. "Birgit Vogt-Majarek does her job with passion, has a great deal of expertise in various peripheral areas, and with her you are in good hands as a client." "She makes a lot of time for clients and is also available and supportive in emergencies." "Birgit Vogt-Majarek is high-quality and we are highly satisfied." "Birgit Vogt-Majarek is always a pleasure to work with."
