Chambers Review
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Employment - Austria
What the Team is Known For
GERLACH is a highly specialised and dedicated boutique law firm led by the pre-eminent practitioner Roland Gerlach. The law firm regularly assists with collective and individual employment matters, ranging from contract reviews and negotiations to restructurings and works council issues. Furthermore, the law firm has capabilities in data protection-related mandates and is particularly well placed to handle employment litigation across various court levels. Its prowess in flexible working arrangements and M&A-related labour law mandates completes the law firm's offering.
Strengths
We get clear risk assessments and suggestions from GERLACH. What I also appreciate is that the team's advice is very clear and easy to understand for non-experts.
GERLACH's lawyers are specialists in labour law who offer in-depth expertise, perfect solutions and prompt decisions.
GERLACH stands out for its highly personal client care and its ability to think with an entrepreneurial mindset. It combines legal expertise with a strong understanding of business realities, making its advice both practical and strategically valuable.
GERLACH is very to the point and delivers detailed opportunities with all the facts. The team is also very detailed and quick.
GERLACH stands out for its high quality, pragmatic and solution-oriented advice.
Work Highlights
GERLACH assisted the central works council of ORF with bringing individual claims before the Labour and Social Court further to legislative changes that impacted employee allowances.
Notable practitioners
Prominent practitioner Roland Gerlach advises on a wide range of employment law issues including pension schemes, works council issues, restructuring-related advice and terminations. He is particularly noted for his experience in handling complex litigation and further acts on collective bargaining agreements.
Roland Gerlach is the perfect sparring partner.
Roland Gerlach is very into the detail and always offers some opportunities, including all the facts and the pros and cons.
Roland Gerlach has a comprehensive overview of the most important issues, drawing on his experience and sound judgement.
Roland Gerlach is a very competent lawyer. He is attentive to the needs of the company and respects the decisions of the management.
Roland Gerlach knows our company and our business model, and can accurately assess the economic challenges.