Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 5
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+49 211 1306 9000About
Provided by ARQIS
HR.Law by ARQIS is an innovative and holistic consultancy concept covering all legal aspects of HR – from employment law and compliance to occupational pension legislation, supervisory law and data privacy.
The team advises management boards, directors, HR executives and legal counsels, and represent clients in their dealings with authorities, as well as in and out of court. In 2021, HR.Law by ARQIS was awarded "JUVE Law Firm of the Year for Employment Law".
Specialisations include:
- Restructuring / change
- Compensation systems, participation schemes and pay transparency
- Works council compensation and partner management
- Pensions
- Employee data protection
- HR Transactions
- HR Litigation
Chambers Review
ARQIS is noted for its employment data protection experience, while also advising on large restructuring projects, SE formation and mass dismissals. It furthermore covers individual employment contract disputes and assists with pension schemes as well as works council remuneration.
Work Highlights
- ARQIS advised Deutsche Betriebsrenten Holding on the acquisition of pension liabilities of a global healthcare technology group by way of spin-off. The firm advised on the legal structuring and implementation of the pension buyout to a pension company held by Deutsche Betriebsrenten Holding.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very responsive and solution-driven."
"ARQIS looks for the best solution and shows a balance between the pros and cons, risks and opportunities."
"They are very responsive and solution-driven."
"ARQIS looks for the best solution and shows a balance between the pros and cons, risks and opportunities."
Notable Practitioners
Andrea Panzer-Heemeier frequently assists with works council matters, restructurings, joint ventures and outsourcing projects. She also possesses experience in internal investigations and employment court proceedings.
"She is very experienced, a good communicator and hands-on."
Tobias Neufeld is particularly noted for his expertise in data protection issues and pensions. He is also active on a range of other employment mandates, including restructurings, remuneration, bonus systems and outsourcing projects. He additionally acts on compliance mandates as well as employment litigation.
"Tobias Neufeld is very up to date, very pragmatic and has a solution-oriented approach."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Industries
Provided by ARQIS
Automotive
Energy
Health care
Insurance
Real estate
Retail
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