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Schoenherr

Employment

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Our labour & employment team covers 12 jurisdictions in CEE and advises on all aspects of employment law from the beginning through to the end of the employment relationship, for both contentious and non-contentious matters. It focuses on employment issues arising in the course of mergers and acquisitions, transfer of undertakings, workforce and management restructuring, domestic and cross-border transfer of employees, cross-border postings of employees, restructuring of businesses, downsizing and closure of production lines, employment tribunal litigation, workforce restructuring and related negotiations with employees, their representatives and trade unions, as well as general non-contentious employment advice.

Clients (31)

  • Magna International Europe AG
  • Stadt Wien - AKH (second largest general hospital in Europe)
  • UNIQA Österreich Versicherungen AG
  • Mizuho Bank N.V.
  • Audi
  • The Rockefeller University, USA
  • Rohrdorfer Baustoffe Austria GmbH
  • International Forrest Products – Part of the Kraft Group
  • Patheon Austria
  • Institute of Science and Technology Austria
  • Deutsche Bank AG
  • BUWOG AG
  • DELL GmbH
  • EMC Computer Systems Austria GmbH
  • ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG
  • NOVOMATIC Gaming Industries GmbH
  • Sportzentrum Niederösterreich GmbH
  • MIDAS Autoservice GmbH
  • ANTICIMEX GmbH
  • Technische Universität Wien
  • Action Service & Distributie
  • Funke Mediengruppe
  • Greiner AG
  • Bilfinger Industrial Services GmbH
  • Tier Mobility SE
  • Hypo Immobilien & Leasing GmbH
  • ManpowerGroup
  • UniCredit Bank Austria AG
  • Schoellerbank AG
  • Leoni AG
  • SANUS X GmbH

Industries (21)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Employment - Austria

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The law firm Schoenherr houses a well-respected employment law practice, often advising clients from the energy, finance, healthcare and education sectors on the full spectrum of labour law questions. The team is particularly visible in proceedings in and out of court pertaining to terminations and bonus disputes. Additionally, the law firm offers expertise in handling works council matters. With its excellent M&A department, Schoenherr is equally well placed to assist with acquisitions and investment-related employment mandates. The law firm remains a trusted adviser to clients regarding home office and flexible working issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Schoenherr advised Häfele on the employment issues concerning the reorganisation of its management structure across several countries, including Bulgaria and Greece.

Strengths

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  • Schoenherr takes on all my woes and I feel very well looked after. In a nutshell, the collaboration is pleasant, prompt and painless. The team has strong skills and you get real expertise.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Schoenherr offers detailed knowledge of the applicable regulations for our industry, very structured work regarding complex cases and a profound understanding of dynamics among employees.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Schoenherr has superb lawyers whose advice is very strong and always focused on the practical solution for the matter at hand. Schoenherr's coverage of CEE is also an invaluable asset.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Schoenherr is pleasant to work with, extremely responsive and offers a high level of professional expertise.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The team asks the right strategic questions and ensures alignment with our objectives, while remaining hands on in drafting precise and practical documents.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Stefan Kühteubl
    Stefan Kühteubl

    Stefan Kühteubl

    Stefan Kühteubl is a well-known practitioner who advises prestigious clients on the full spectrum of employment law, ranging from termination disputes and remuneration schemes to working-from-home regulations and temporary employment.

    • Stefan Kühteubl is a great lawyer and it is a real pleasure to work with him.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Stefan Kühteubl really understands what we need and do not need. He has invaluable experience.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • I would like to highly recommend Stefan Kühteubl. He is extremely entrepreneurial and always brings conversations to the right level. He is highly useful for any type of cross-functional work.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Stefan Kühteubl has a pragmatic approach to solving complex issues, without losing sight of the legal framework.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • He stands out as an exceptional employment law specialist. His profound knowledge of labour law, combined with a strategic mindset, makes him a trusted adviser in complex employment litigation.

      Employment respondentEurope
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  • Teresa Waidmann
    Teresa Waidmann

    Teresa Waidmann

    Teresa Waidmann has a strong track record in handling employment matters in the context of transactions and restructurings, including due diligence issues, workforce reductions, employee transfers and post-merger employee integration matters.

    • Teresa Waidmann's key strength is her commercial awareness.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Teresa Waidmann is absolutely outstanding in employment law.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Teresa Waidmann is extremely responsive, reliable and very pleasant to work with. She has a high level of expertise in transaction-related employment law.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Of course Teresa Waidmann has legal expertise, but she also has innovative solutions, is outstanding at thinking outside of the box and is also fast.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Teresa Waidmann has a very good overview of the market and very good industry knowledge.

      Employment respondentEurope
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