Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 3
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+43 1 514 350About
Provided by CERHA HEMPEL
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
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
- CERHA HEMPEL advised Suzano on the employment aspects of its relocation from Vorarlberg to Vienna, including relocation packages and terminations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CERHA HEMPEL provides a quality service and has very responsive lawyers."
"The team was very clear and effective in the advice and information it provided. It guided us not just on the legal aspects but also the practical ones."
"CERHA HEMPEL's abilities go beyond professional services. Empathy, good listening, quick responses and meaningful handling of all cases are additional capabilities to rely on."
"CERHA HEMPEL houses very competent and strong lawyers who are great and ruthless in court."
"The team is forward-thinking with proactive suggestions and options."
"CERHA HEMPEL provides a quality service and has very responsive lawyers."
"The team was very clear and effective in the advice and information it provided. It guided us not just on the legal aspects but also the practical ones."
"CERHA HEMPEL's abilities go beyond professional services. Empathy, good listening, quick responses and meaningful handling of all cases are additional capabilities to rely on."
"CERHA HEMPEL houses very competent and strong lawyers who are great and ruthless in court."
"The team is forward-thinking with proactive suggestions and options."
Notable Practitioners
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.
Christopher Peitsch advances in the rankings based on high levels of activity on notable mandates and excellent market feedback. He represents domestic and international clients in contentious and non-contentious matters, including remuneration cases, contract terminations, collective agreements and internal investigations.
"Christopher Peitsch is an amazing lawyer. He is a competent, fast thinker who is ruthless in court."
"It is a pleasure working with Christopher Peitsch as a professional but also as a human being, which is sometimes underrated."
"Christopher Peitsch is a very proactive lawyer with excellent jurisdiction expertise and forward thinking through analysing risks, options and opportunities in relation to local law."
"He is easy to approach, reachable any time he is needed and fast and efficient with replies."
"Christopher Peitsch has a very practical approach and experience. He has always met our expectations."