About

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Our team of employment law specialists provides advice on all aspects of employment law, from individual employment to ­collective bargaining, from contract drafting to specific terms of employ­ment, and options for greater flexibility in employ­ment relationships. Our experts are on call to deliver practical advice to our clients whenever they need it.


Our employment law experts can also assist clients in implementing restructuring programs, integrating new staff and identifying potential risks surrounding corporate acquisitions. We also represent clients in their negotiations with works councils and, should it prove necessary, we will also successfully represent clients in court.


CERHA HEMPEL is the only Austrian member of LexMundi and the Employment Law Alliance. These networks and our offices in CEE allow us to provide our client with swift and straightforward advice in other jurisdictions as well. 

Chambers Review

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Employment - Austria

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

A well-known Austrian law firm, CERHA HEMPEL advises on the full spectrum of employment law with particular expertise in M&A and restructuring projects, including outsourcing and downsizing mandates. The law firm also assists with issues such as salary system conversions, collective bargaining agreements and social plans. It has further experience in the implications of data gathering in labour and employment law. Its client roster comprises recognised players from the aviation, technology, retail and manufacturing sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • CERHA HEMPEL advised Tennant on its acquisition of M&F Management & Financing, including the employment aspects of the share purchase agreement and the negotiation of new employment contracts.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Julian Feichtinger
3
Julian Feichtinger
3
Band 3

Julian Feichtinger is sought after for his expertise in various employment mandates, ranging from employment disputes and corporate reorganisations to social plans. He is also active on matters concerning internal investigations.

It is a great pleasure to work with Julian Feichtinger. We feel very well taken care of and supported.

Julian Feichtinger is always solution oriented and has the right advice at hand.

Julian Feichtinger advised us extensively on all matters and to our complete satisfaction. His reaction times were excellent throughout.

Christopher Peitsch
4
Christopher Peitsch
4
Band 4

Christopher Peitsch represents domestic and international clients in contentious and non-contentious matters, including remuneration cases, contract terminations, collective agreements and internal investigations.

Christopher Peitsch is forward thinking with the next steps and provides detailed analysis. He has excellent expertise, replies quickly and represents us excellently at court hearings.

Christopher Peitsch acts thoughtfully and calmly. He is a very skilled and reliable adviser.

He is one of the most resourceful lawyers I have ever met.

Christopher Peitsch is a very strong lawyer with a high level of technical expertise. It is always fun to work with him.

His skill, strategy and dedication in the courtroom is truly impressive. He has a remarkable ability to present a compelling case and advocate effectively.

Ranked Lawyers at
CERHA HEMPEL

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Austria

Employment

Julian Feichtinger
3
Julian Feichtinger
3
Band 3
Christopher Peitsch
4
Christopher Peitsch
4
Band 4

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