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We are not only Austria’s largest, but also the leading law firm in all fields of individual and collective labour law. Our areas of expertise include, in particular, the works constitution and all matters related to collective regulations as well as European labour law. Moreover, we specialise in pension fund law and the special labour regulations applicable to former state-owned companies.

We have been active in labour law for over 30 years, not only providing our clients with legal advice but also representing them in court (including the CJEU) and before public authorities. We also advise and support you in negotiations with unions and works councils. Our expertise in labour law extends far beyond Austria’s borders and encompasses a wide variety of different sectors. We provide guidance and support to banks, insurance companies and businesses in the industrial, telecommunications and service sectors as well as to health institutions and universities.

The main focus of our activities is on advising clients on the establishment and termination of employment contracts, on negotiating and concluding collective bargaining agreements and works agreements between employers and works councils, and on providing advice on labour law issues related to changes in working conditions and all aspects of employee data protection law. We also advise you on all labour law aspects of business transactions, restructurings and reorganisations.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Austria

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The market-leading employment law practice at CMS boasts impressive bench strength that is highly sought after by clients from sectors including TMT, life sciences, education and financial services. The team regularly advises on remuneration schemes, working time arrangements and data protection issues, as well as contract revisions. Additionally, the law firm demonstrates prowess in handling M&A-related employment mandates, restructurings and social plans pertaining to mass redundancies as well as cross-border business and employee transfers, where the law firm leverages its excellent international office coverage. Its strength in employment litigation as well as working-from-home regulations further complements the law firm's holistic services.

Work Highlights

  • CMS advised Österreichische Post on an alleged failure to implement the EU Working Time Directive through collective agreements.

Strengths

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In urgent matters, CMS is immediately available and provides excellent support. The team's responses are always timely.

Employment respondent
Europe

At CMS, top-level expertise meets a practical and solution-oriented approach. The team demonstrates particular strength in complex and demanding matters.

Employment respondent
Europe

CMS has a well-established team, distinguished by a combination of high professional competence, a high degree of professionalism, practical and goal-oriented advice and a client-focused approach.

Employment respondent
Europe

CMS does very satisfying work on employment law. We get immediate, pragmatic solutions to our questions.

Employment respondent
Europe

The CMS team readily embraces new legal challenges.

Employment respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Bernhard Hainz
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Bernhard Hainz
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Senior Statespeople

Bernhard Hainz is considered one of Austria's most experienced lawyers, capable of advising across the full spectrum of employment law including terminations, working time agreements and compensation issues. He also assists with restructuring mandates and is particularly active in the art and culture sector.

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Christoph Wolf
1
Christoph Wolf
1
Band 1

Christoph Wolf caters to a prestigious clientele from the TMT, retail and education sectors. He handles contentious as well as non-contentious employment matters, ranging from dismissal proceedings and collective agreements to remuneration schemes and data protection issues.

Christoph Wolf delivers services of a very high standard and provides us with outstanding support.

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Jens Winter
2
Jens Winter
2
Band 2

Jens Winter regularly advises on all employment law issues, including the negotiation of works council agreements, employee and pension transfers connected to restructurings, as well as working time models. He also represents companies in employment disputes, such as those concerning company pensions and terminations.

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Andrea Potz
4
Andrea Potz
4
Band 4

Andrea Potz operates a broad employment law practice, with notable experience representing clients in disputes related to discrimination claims and contract terminations. She further advises on collective bargaining agreements and internal investigations.

Andrea Potz immediately understands our problems and where we want to go with our questions.

Andrea Potz impresses with her outstanding expertise and her consistently practical and solution-oriented approach.

She is always up-to-date on current topics and readily available to offer advice and support. She stands out for her dedication and practical consulting of the highest calibre.

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Employment
Bernhard Hainz
S
Bernhard Hainz
S
Senior Statespeople
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Christoph Wolf
1
Christoph Wolf
1
Band 1
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Jens Winter
2
Jens Winter
2
Band 2
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Andrea Potz
4
Andrea Potz
4
Band 4
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Members

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Andrea Potz

Daniela Krömer

Miriam Mitschka

Clients

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A1 Telekom Austria

Amgen

Burgtheater GmbH

Entire Austrian credit sector

General Motors

Johnson & Johnson

Otis

Siemens AG

University of Vienna

Vamed

Wiener Stadtwerke Holding AG

ÖBB (Austrian Railway Association)

Österreichische Post AG

Industries

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Aviation

Banks

Consumer products

Education

Energy

Financial institutions

Government

Health Care

Insurance

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation