LAWYER PROFILE

Karin Buzanich-Sommeregger

Europe 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment

Austria

14 years ranked

About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Karin is a partner in our Vienna office where she heads the People and Reward team. She specialises in employer-side employment and occupational pensions law, employment issues in multi-country corporate transactions and cross-border matters.

She advises on labour relations issues, company pensions, employment issues in M&A and restructuring projects, employee-focused internal investigations, and represents clients in employment and pensions litigation. From 2012 to 2018 Karin lectured at the Institute for Austrian and European Labour Law and Social Security Law at the Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Career

Karin joined the firm in 2006. From 2012 until 2018 Karin lectured at the Institute for Austrian and European Labour Law and Social Security Law at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Karin became partner in 2017.

Professional Memberships

Karin a member of the Austrian Bar Association.

Publications

Karin is author of a number of publications on topics dealing with employment law.

Personal

Karin completed her legal education at the University of Vienna (Dr iur) and at the Anglia Ruskin University, UK. She speaks German and English.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Employment - Austria

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Karin Buzanich-Sommeregger shows tremendous dedication and demonstrates exceptional tact and sensitivity. Her excellent communication skills really make a difference.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
Karin Buzanich-Sommeregger demonstrates excellent professional expertise.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
We feel extremely well looked after by her.
EmploymentChambers European Guide