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We provide our clients with advice on the entire spectrum of employment issues their companies might face from employment contracts and executive agreements, pensions, benefits, restructuring plans and dismissal procedures, to litigation and representation before governmental authorities. Our clients rely on us for our hands-on expertise and our ability to offer fully integrated services that support both their commercial operations and long-term business goals.


Providing extra value for our clients, the Employment team regularly hosts high-level client events which allow our experts to inform the audience about hot topics. We highly value skills development: our annual firm-wide Employment Law Workshop serves as in-depth legal knowledge pool for our Employment team members.

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Employment - Austria

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What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss boasts an excellent employment practice which demonstrates strong cross-border capabilities, making it a primary choice for large-scale mandates across the CEE region. The team is often consulted due to its expertise in complex dismissals including of senior management and damages claims for wrongful termination, with ample experience in litigation before court as well as out-of-court settlements. Furthermore, the law firm evidences strength in handling works council issues, working time arrangements and large restructuring projects requiring comprehensive employment law advice. Its client roster comprises well-known TMT, food and manufacturing companies, as well as construction firms and financial institutions.

Strengths

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Wolf Theiss offers quick comprehension and prompt evaluations of potential solutions.

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We are dealing with very experienced people who have always presented us with good solutions. They are also very fast and reliable with all feedback.

Employment respondent
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Wolf Theiss always has a business mindset and finds really good solutions. The lawyers are available and friendly.

Employment respondent
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Wolf Theiss has an ear for our needs as a client and delivers tailor-made solutions that fit the specific cases.

Employment respondent
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The employment law team at Wolf Theiss has a very strong knowledge base and provides clear instructions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ralf Peschek
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Ralf Peschek
Head of Employment
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Band 1

Ralf Peschek is held in high esteem for his excellent services in employment law, often advising on restructuring-related dismissals, remuneration and incentive schemes. He is active in court proceedings and advisory work, and his clients also benefit from his expertise in works council matters and pension programmes.

Ralf Peschek has a really good business mindset and very broad expertise.

Ralf Peschek is a very reliable contact and we are very happy to work with him.

He understands our needs and adapts perfectly to them.

Ralf Peschek is an excellent lawyer with outstanding know-how. He advises the client with first-class advice, even in difficult situations.

For me, Ralf Peschek would be the first person to contact if I needed help again.

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Matthias Unterrieder
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Matthias Unterrieder
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Band 2

Matthias Unterrieder is a well-known practitioner who is sought after for his expertise in employment law, often advising on dismissals, pension disputes, works council matters and working-from-home regulations. Clients also benefit from his expertise in establishing new human resources departments and incentive programmes.

Matthias Unterrieder has always been very strong. He knows the law inside out and is very good at identifying the more technical matters that we can leverage in defending claims.

His experience level is very high and he is very comfortable with all the employment cases we have. He is a very friendly and cooperative person which makes it fun to work with him.

It is great working with Matthias Unterrieder.

His response times are very good and he is calm and experienced. Clients feel like they are in good hands with Matthias Unterrieder.

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Isabel Firneis
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Isabel Firneis
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Up and Coming

Isabel Firneis' practice encompasses advice on pension schemes, workforce restructuring mandates, terminations and discrimination issues. She is also highlighted for her experience in collective bargaining agreements.

Isabel Firneis advises on complex matters and offers tailor-made solutions.

Isabel Firneis is very pleasant to work with. She is a fast responder and has broad knowledge.

Isabel Firneis is a very good lawyer with lots of experience and a very solution-oriented approach.

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Employment
Ralf Peschek
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Ralf Peschek
Head of Employment
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Band 1
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Matthias Unterrieder
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Matthias Unterrieder
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Band 2
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Isabel Firneis
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Isabel Firneis
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Anna Schwamberger

Magdalena Ziembicka

Ralf Peschek

Ralf Peschek

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Industries

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Energy & Construction

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