Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 5
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Linklaters' German group is particularly strong in cross-border matters, collaborating closely with other offices in the firm's network to represent international companies and private equity investors, including those active in the engineering, financial services and automotive industries. The team advises on the employment law aspects of large transactions, restructurings and employee transfers. The law firm also represents clients in employment litigation. The practice additionally acts on remuneration, pensions and data protection matters, as well as handling works council issues.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters acted for Audi on its entry into Formula 1, including advice on the transfer of personnel, negotiations with the relevant trade unions and works council committees, and transfer of pension and compensation systems.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very responsive, have a high service level and provide practical advice."
"The team has perfectly trained employees with excellent knowledge."
"They are very responsive, have a high service level and provide practical advice."
"The team has perfectly trained employees with excellent knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
René Döring advises on employment aspects of cross-border acquisitions and restructuring mandates, including the connected establishment of management incentive programmes and the transfer of pension liabilities and CTA plan assets.
"He replies very promptly and meets the deadline. His advice is very competent, solid and usable – he takes into account practicality, making it easy to do things."
Timon Grau is experienced in advising well-known clients from a variety of sectors, including automotive, manufacturing and energy, on corporate transactions as well as collective employment law matters. He is also versed in collective bargaining and in establishing co-determination structures, while additionally focusing on employment law compliance and crisis management.
"It's always a pleasure to work together with Dr Grau. He is very professional and has excellent solutions and very good strategies."