Ranking tables
Employment | Europe
Austria
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH 2 Years Ranked
- GERLACH Rechtsanwälte 13 Years Ranked
- Taylor Wessing 2 Years Ranked
- ENGELBRECHT Rechtsanwalts GmbH
- Kinner Korenjak LAW
- Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Gahleitner
- ZEILER Rechtsanwälte
Senior Statespeople
- Bernhard Hainz CMS19 Years Ranked
- Georg Schima SCHIMA MAYER STARLINGER Rechtsanwälte GmbH19 Years Ranked
- Stefan KöckGreindl & Köck Attorneys At Law
Eminent Practitioners
- Sieglinde GahleitnerRechtsanwaltskanzlei Gahleitner
Band 1
- Christoph Wolf CMS18 Years Ranked
- Gerald Burgstaller Burgstaller & Preyer19 Years Ranked
- Helmut Preyer Burgstaller & Preyer18 Years Ranked
- Ralf Peschek Wolf Theiss19 Years Ranked
- Roland Gerlach GERLACH Rechtsanwälte19 Years Ranked
- Alois OberederHAIDER | OBEREDER | PILZ
- Andreas TinhoferKrichmayr Tinhofer Rechtsanwälte
Band 2
- Angelika Pallwein-Prettner BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH16 Years Ranked
- Horst Lukanec BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH19 Years Ranked
- Jana Eichmeyer E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH10 Years Ranked
- Jens Winter CMS13 Years Ranked
- Matthias Unterrieder Wolf Theiss15 Years Ranked
- Philipp Maier Baker McKenzie13 Years Ranked
- Stefan Kühteubl Schoenherr17 Years Ranked
- Helmut EngelbrechtENGELBRECHT Rechtsanwalts GmbH
Band 3
- Anna Mertinz KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH9 Years Ranked
- Birgit Vogt-Majarek Burgstaller & Preyer3 Years Ranked
- Julian Feichtinger CERHA HEMPEL19 Years Ranked
- Karin Buzanich-Sommeregger Freshfields13 Years Ranked
- Natalie Hahn HALO Arbeitsrecht6 Years Ranked
- Robert Prchal Prchal Rechtsanwalts GmbH9 Years Ranked
- Thomas Angermair DORDA19 Years Ranked
- Hans Georg LaimerZEILER Rechtsanwälte
- Katharina Körber-RisakKÖRBER-RISAK Rechtsanwalts GmbH
Band 4
- Christopher Peitsch CERHA HEMPEL3 Years Ranked
- Clemens Egermann Barnert Egermann Illigasch18 Years Ranked
- Ingrid Korenjak Kinner Korenjak LAW9 Years Ranked
- Kurt Wratzfeld Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner6 Years Ranked
- Walter Pöschl Taylor Wessing9 Years Ranked
- Wolfgang Kapek Taylor Wessing10 Years Ranked
- Wolfgang Kinner Kinner Korenjak LAW8 Years Ranked
Band 5
- Alexandra Knell Alexandra Knell19 Years Ranked
- Andrea Potz CMS1 Years Ranked
- Jakob Widner GRAF ISOLA17 Years Ranked
- Markus Löscher Littler3 Years Ranked
- Thomas Majoros Rechtsanwalt Dr. Thomas Majoros15 Years Ranked
- Kristina SilberbauerSilberbauer Rechtsanwaltskanzlei
- Maria SchedleENGELBRECHT Rechtsanwalts GmbH
- Michael CelarCelar Senoner Weber-Wilfert
- Michael HaiderHAIDER | OBEREDER | PILZ
- Silva PalzerEversheds Sutherland Rechtsanwälte GmbH
- Verena KreinerRechtsanwaltskanzlei Gahleitner
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 CMSEmployment2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedThe market-leading employment law practice at CMS boasts an impressive bench strength that is highly sought after by clients from sectors including TMT, life sciences, education and financial services. The team regularly advises on remuneration schemes, working time arrangements and data protection issues, as well as contract revisions. Additionally, the law firm demonstrates prowess in handling M&A-related employment mandates, restructurings and social plans pertaining to mass redundancies as well as cross-border business and employee transfers, where the law firm leverages its excellent international office coverage. Its strength in employment litigation as well as working-from-home regulations further complements the law firm's holistic services.
1 Wolf TheissEmployment2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedWolf 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.
Band 2
2 BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbHEmployment2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedThe law firm BINDER GRÖSSWANG boasts a well-respected employment practice often advising clients from the financial, technology, manufacturing and retail sectors. The team is particularly active on M&A transactions, restructurings and transfers of business, assisting with all respective employment law issues leveraging its excellent M&A department. Furthermore, the law firm is visible in complex terminations of large groups of employees and senior members of management. Its prowess in handling works council matters and discrimination cases further complements the law firm's excellent services.
2 Burgstaller & PreyerEmployment2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedBurgstaller & Preyer regularly handles contentious and non-contentious matters for investors, startups and financial institutions, representing both corporations and CEOs. The law firm demonstrates excellent capabilities in advising on employment matters pertaining to M&A transactions and downsizing projects. Additionally, clients benefit from the team's expertise in employee dismissals of senior management, the implementation of new human resource management tools and data protection, as well as working-from-home guidelines. Burgstaller & Preyer is well placed to assist with proceedings across all court levels.
2 SCHIMA MAYER STARLINGER Rechtsanwälte GmbHEmployment2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedSCHIMA MAYER STARLINGER advises prestigious companies as well as executive-level individuals from sectors including TMT, retail, pharmaceuticals and transportation on all relevant labour law issues. The team is active in both advisory and disputes, covering working time arrangements, salary system implementation and business transfers, as well as relocations and terminations. Additionally, the law firm houses strong capabilities in restructuring and insolvency-related mandates, working-from-home regulations and parental leave disputes, as well as cross-border employee transfers. While mostly active for employers, SCHIMA MAYER STARLINGER also acts for employees and works councils.
Band 3
3 Baker McKenzieEmployment2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedThe international law firm Baker McKenzie operates a well-reputed employment law practice in Austria. The team is particularly appreciated for comprehensively advising on all labour law aspects pertaining to M&A transactions and restructurings. Additionally, the law firm assists with working time arrangements, business transfers and employee relocation as well as social security law issues. The team also demonstrates prowess in handling contentious terminations of employees, pension claims and home office guidelines. Baker McKenzie is frequently sought after by clients from the consumer goods, food, technology and retail as well as life sciences sectors.
3 CERHA HEMPELEmployment2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedA well-known Austrian law firm, CERHA HEMPEL advises on the full spectrum of employment law with particular expertise in M&A and restructuring projects, including outsourcing and downsizing mandates. The law firm also assists with issues such as salary system conversions, collective bargaining agreements and social plans. It has further experience in the implications of data gathering in labour and employment law. Its client roster comprises recognised players from the aviation, technology, retail and manufacturing sectors.
3 DORDAEmployment2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedThe law firm DORDA houses a strong employment team, capable of handling complex employment litigation as well as advisory work. The team is visible in the Austrian market due to its strong work in labour law disputes pertaining to terminations of managing directors, severance payments and non-compete clauses. Furthermore, the law firm assists with all employment issues regarding large M&A and restructuring projects. DORDA is also increasingly active in digitalisation mandates, advising on the introduction of new personnel data systems and working-from-home guidelines. Its prominent clientele from the retail, pharmaceutical and technology sectors further illustrates the law firm's standing.
3 FreshfieldsEmployment2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedThe international law firm Freshfields houses a solid Vienna-based employment law team. The team is particularly active on all labour law issues pertaining to M&A transactions including strategic acquisitions and facility closures, aided by its top M&A department. Additionally, the team assists with remuneration schemes, compensation and bonus disputes, as well as working time arrangements. Furthermore, the law firm advises on employee transfers and mass redundancies. Most appreciated for its strength in advisory mandates, the team also acts for clients in court proceedings. Its clientele comprises players from the financial, chemical, technology, pharmaceutical and automotive sectors.
3 SchoenherrEmployment2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedThe 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. In the wake of COVID-19, the law firm remains a trusted adviser to clients regarding home office and flexible working issues.
Band 4
4 E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbHEmployment2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedE+H Rechtsanwälte advises corporate clients on an extensive range of employment law mandates, including working time arrangements, dismissals, remuneration schemes and labour mobility issues. The team is also well equipped to represent clients before Austrian courts in relation to contentious employment proceedings. Employers from the manufacturing, transportation and financial services industries regularly turn to the law firm for advice.
4 GERLACH RechtsanwälteEmployment2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedGERLACH 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.
4 Taylor WessingEmployment2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedTaylor 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.