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Taylor Wessing

Employment

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Taylor Wessing

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Employment - Austria

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Taylor Wessing is involved in international and national employment law cases, notably in relation to cross-border workforce deployments, working time arrangements and employee terminations. The team is additionally adept at advising on contractual mandates and the employment aspects of M&A transactions, as well as compliance-related issues. The practice is regularly sought out by employers from the TMT, retail, financial services and transportation sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Taylor Wessing advised Sentry on a series of employment matters, including the harmonisation of employment contracts, the establishment of flexible working arrangement models and employee immigration issues.

Strengths

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  • I am incredibly fond of Taylor Wessing. I really appreciate the team and the fact it always looks for options.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Taylor Wessing combines strong employment law knowledge with excellent communication skills, allowing it to deliver legal insights that are both informative and practical.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Taylor Wessing possesses extensive expertise in the field of employment law. Furthermore, we always receive prompt responses.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Taylor Wessing's lawyers have a wide understanding of special legal matters and have a reputation for their knowledge and experience within the community and industry.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • At Taylor Wessing, the lawyers combine sharp legal and business knowledge with a thoughtful understanding of the people behind every employment issue.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Walter Pöschl
    Walter Pöschl

    Walter Pöschl

    Walter Pöschl regularly advises on various employment law mandates, ranging from M&A-related matters and collective bargaining agreements to remuneration structures and working practices.

    • Walter Pöschl is a strategic lawyer. He understands what we want and finds every possible option for us.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Walter Pöschl is really great in laying out all the options and he is very solution-oriented. He is truly incredible and super helpful.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Walter Pöschl's strengths are his strong business acumen and sense of urgency.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • He really takes us by the hand and what I also really appreciate is that he keeps us updated.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Walter Pöschl is a very pragmatic and pleasant lawyer.

      Employment respondentEurope
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  • Wolfgang Kapek
    Wolfgang Kapek

    Wolfgang Kapek

    Wolfgang Kapek is a known employment law expert who advises employers on a broad array of mandates, including flexible working arrangements, remuneration schemes, social plans and data protection issues. He is also well placed to assist with cross-border employee deployments and dismissals.

    • Wolfgang Kapek is a strong adviser who finds solutions to very complex topics in the best structured manner. He is very methodical which leads to the best results.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • I am very satisfied with the collaboration with Wolfgang Kapek.

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  • Karolin Andréewitch-Wallner
    Karolin Andréewitch-Wallner

    Karolin Andréewitch-Wallner

    Karolin Andréewitch-Wallner is remarked upon for her ability to advise employers on international employment issues, notably assisting with working-from-abroad policies and the approval of residence permits. Her practice also covers working time arrangements, social security issues and employment contracts, as well as the employment law aspects of M&A transactions.

    • Karolin Andréewitch-Wallner is knowledgeable, approachable and delivers clear, engaging insights on our employment topics.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Karolin Andréewitch-Wallner is a renowned and established expert in her field.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Even in complex employment topics, Karolin makes the material clear and understandable.

      Employment respondentEurope
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