Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 4
Contact number
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Provided by Freshfields
Please visit the Freshfields website for more details about our work in this category: http://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/what-we-do/services/people-and-reward/employment-disputes/
Chambers Review
The international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 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.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised Borealis on the employment aspects of the sale of its nitrogen business, including works council matters and employee transfer mechanisms.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Freshfields team is very competent and well organised."
"Answers to all questions are always prepared very quickly by the team."
"The Freshfields team is very competent and well organised."
"Answers to all questions are always prepared very quickly by the team."
Notable Practitioners
Karin Buzanich-Sommeregger is visible in various employment mandates, covering issues such as M&A projects, restructurings and remuneration systems. She further advises on working time matters and flexible working arrangements.