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Employment - Austria

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The international law firm Freshfields houses a solid Vienna-based employment law team. The team is particularly active on all labour law issues pertaining to M&A transactions including strategic acquisitions and facility closures, aided by its top M&A department. Additionally, the team assists with remuneration schemes, compensation and bonus disputes, as well as working time arrangements. Furthermore, the law firm advises on employee transfers and mass redundancies. Most appreciated for its strength in advisory mandates, the team also acts for clients in court proceedings. Its clientele comprises players from the financial, chemical, technology, pharmaceutical and automotive sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields acted for Audi, Aptiv and Infineon on the employment aspects of the sale of TTTech Auto to NXP, including the termination of the employee stock option plan.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields asks the right questions in understanding our process and business for the support and advice we need.

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  • Freshfields offers outstanding expertise, excellent communication with all levels and the ability to meet everyone at their respective level of knowledge.

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  • Freshfields demonstrates excellent technical knowledge combined with extensive practical experience. The team caters to the needs of its clients.

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  • The Freshfields team is easily accessible and delivers pragmatic solutions that are well founded and easy to implement within the company.

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  • Freshfields' service is excellent. Even in urgent or complex cases, the team responds quickly, ensuring we are always well looked after.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Karin Buzanich-Sommeregger
    Karin Buzanich-Sommeregger

    Karin Buzanich-Sommeregger

    Karin Buzanich-Sommeregger is visible in various employment mandates, covering cross-border as well as domestic issues such as M&A projects, restructurings and remuneration systems. She further advises on working time matters and flexible working arrangements.

    • Karin Buzanich-Sommeregger shows tremendous dedication and demonstrates exceptional tact and sensitivity. Her excellent communication skills really make a difference.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Karin Buzanich-Sommeregger demonstrates excellent professional expertise.

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    • We feel extremely well looked after by her.

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  • Leonhard Prasser
    Leonhard Prasser

    Leonhard Prasser

    Leonhard Prasser is well placed to assist corporate clients with employment matters related to multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions and restructuring projects. His experience includes advising on executive departures and topics related to social security, such as pension issues.

    • Leonhard Prasser consistently delivers practical solutions for our company, taking all possible circumstances and risks into account. We feel very well supported by him.

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    • Leonhard Prasser is an excellent lawyer who demonstrates experience and competence.

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    • Leonhard is the perfect partner to resolve complex and difficult issues.

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