Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
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The firm is highly regarded for advice on compliance and pensions issues, and has particular expertise representing companies in negotiations with works councils and trade unions concerning business reorganisations and transactions. Employee restructurings is a further area of expertise. The law firm additionally represents corporates and employers' associations in contentious matters, including before employment courts. The team has a vast international reach, which facilitates the coordination of international reorganisation projects out of its German offices. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm assisted REWE and Lekkerland in stopping strike measures in its establishments in Northrine-Westphalia by settling the cases before the Labour Court and Higher Labour Court of Cologne.
Strengths
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"It was a very pleasant and appreciative interaction, not only with us, but also in the context of negotiations between parties."
"It was a very pleasant and appreciative interaction, not only with us, but also in the context of negotiations between parties."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Ubber is highly regarded for his expertise in strike actions. He frequently advises clients on collective bargaining issues and possesses further expertise in reorganisations, staff reductions, remuneration and bonus schemes as well as employment disputes.
"A real legend, especially when it comes to collective employment law."
Hamburg-based Markulf Behrendt frequently advises on staff reductions, including the reconciliation of interests and social plans, while further demonstrating expertise in the employment aspects of corporate transactions. He is also well versed in assisting with insourcing issues and restructurings.
"He is a highly experienced employment lawyer, especially in collective labour law."