Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
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Provided by BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Employment and labour law issues increasingly constitute an important field of work of Binder Grösswang. We offer comprehensive advice to national and international clients with regard to all aspects of labour and employment law. Due to our background, many of our clients are international companies. They benefit from the extraordinary commitment of our team, our proactive, practical approach and solutionorientated legal advice that is tailored to the individual needs of our clients.
FOCUS
Advice on business relocations or shutdowns, business transfers and reduction in workforce, advice regarding all aspects of the relationship between employer and the workforce, advice regarding drafting and terminating management contracts, employment litigation, advice on the establishment and termination of employment relationships and support in all matters of constitutional labour law and in relation to works councils and unions as well as aspects of data protection law in connection with the employment relationship, employment law advice regarding national and international restructuring (SE establishments, cross-border mergers) and M&A transactions, conducting of employment law due diligences.
Chambers Review
The 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.
Work Highlights
- BINDER GRÖSSWANG advised MAN Truck & Bus on the reorganisation of its business structure and subsequent workforce reduction programme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Even complex topics were dealt with to our complete satisfaction."
"The team had a lot of insight and a clear view of where things were going, what I can expect and what the outcome will be."
"BINDER GRÖSSWANG is responsive and clear. All of the team members are extremely diligent."
"The BINDER GRÖSSWANG team is very well versed in the law, has the right awareness of the problem and provides appropriate solutions. In addition, the team was always easy to reach."
"The lawyers are on point, ask the right questions and understand the problems. They are also very creative with their solutions and that is very appreciated."
"Even complex topics were dealt with to our complete satisfaction."
"The team had a lot of insight and a clear view of where things were going, what I can expect and what the outcome will be."
"BINDER GRÖSSWANG is responsive and clear. All of the team members are extremely diligent."
"The BINDER GRÖSSWANG team is very well versed in the law, has the right awareness of the problem and provides appropriate solutions. In addition, the team was always easy to reach."
"The lawyers are on point, ask the right questions and understand the problems. They are also very creative with their solutions and that is very appreciated."
Notable Practitioners
Angelika Pallwein-Prettner remains a trusted adviser for well-known companies from the TMT, consumer and finance industries due to her expertise across the full spectrum of employment law. While particularly experienced in employee termination, she also covers issues such as social plans and restructurings, TUPE and works council matters, as well as internal investigations and data protection.
"Angelika Pallwein-Prettner delivered very clear communication from the start."
"Angelika Pallwein-Prettner brings a lot of experience and problem awareness to the table."
"What I really like about her is her quick perception. She asks competent questions, is charming, offers brilliant analysis and has a perfect forward-looking approach."
"She was always available for me when I needed her and was very calm and professional. She showed a lot of empathy."
Horst Lukanec regularly advises prestigious domestic and international clients across sectors on M&A-related employment mandates, including social plans, works council negotiations and workforce reorganisations, as well as employment terminations. In addition to his advisory work, he is also visible in court proceedings.
"I am really satisfied with him, he is very competent and we are happy."
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Clients
Provided by BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Amrest Holding SE
Asics Austria GmbH
Brocade Communications Systems Austria GmbH
EPIC Financial Consulting GmbH
Eurogast Österreich GmbH
Lasselsberger GmbH
QuoScient GmbH
Spectrum Brands Austria GmbH
Under Armour
Vivienne Westwood Ltd
Industries
Provided by BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Software & Computer Services
Telecommunications