Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 1
About
Provided by Wolf Theiss
We provide our clients with advice on the entire spectrum of employment issues their companies might face from employment contracts and executive agreements, pensions, benefits, restructuring plans and dismissal procedures, to litigation and representation before governmental authorities. Our clients rely on us for our hands-on expertise and our ability to offer fully integrated services that support both their commercial operations and long-term business goals.
Providing extra value for our clients, the Employment team regularly hosts high-level client events which allow our experts to inform the audience about hot topics. We highly value skills development: our annual firm-wide Employment Law Workshop serves as in-depth legal knowledge pool for our Employment team members.
Chambers Review
Wolf Theiss boasts an excellent employment practice which demonstrates strong cross-border capabilities, making it a primary choice for large-scale mandates across the CEE region. The team is often consulted due to its expertise in complex dismissals including of senior management and damages claims for wrongful termination, with ample experience in litigation before court as well as out-of-court settlements. Furthermore, the law firm evidences strength in handling works council issues, working time arrangements and large restructuring projects requiring comprehensive employment law advice. Its client roster comprises well-known TMT, food and manufacturing companies, as well as construction firms and financial institutions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wolf Theiss has very good knowledge and is able to find good solutions between the global aspects of our company and how we handle things and the local labour regulations."
"Wolf Theiss houses business-oriented lawyers who always try to find a practical solution."
"Wolf Theiss is brilliant and professional and its work is great. The law firm saves me from many issues."
"Whenever you raise a question with Wolf Theiss during a call or meeting, it is able to provide opinions and answers."
"The team is always available for questions and has thorough knowledge of the legal implications."
"Wolf Theiss has very good knowledge and is able to find good solutions between the global aspects of our company and how we handle things and the local labour regulations."
"Wolf Theiss houses business-oriented lawyers who always try to find a practical solution."
"Wolf Theiss is brilliant and professional and its work is great. The law firm saves me from many issues."
"Whenever you raise a question with Wolf Theiss during a call or meeting, it is able to provide opinions and answers."
"The team is always available for questions and has thorough knowledge of the legal implications."
Notable Practitioners
Ralf Peschek is held in high esteem for his excellent services in employment law, often advising on restructuring-related dismissals, remuneration and incentive schemes. He is active in court proceedings and advisory work, and his clients also benefit from his expertise in works council matters and pension programmes.
"Ralf Peschek is very responsive, always available and able to explain complex issues well and clearly. He provides clear instructions, good advice and very good and realistic assessments of the cases."
"Ralf Peschek is a brilliant lawyer with extensive experience and a business-oriented approach."
"Ralf Peschek as a partner is always available, is spot on when requests are raised, has a good sense of humour and offers strong commercial awareness."
"Ralf Peschek offers very professional, collegial and trustworthy cooperation."
"His expertise as well as his strategic and business insight are without question."
Matthias Unterrieder is a well-known practitioner who is sought after for his expertise in employment law, often advising on dismissals, pension disputes, works council matters and working-from-home regulations. Clients also benefit from his expertise in establishing new human resources departments and incentive programmes.
"Matthias Unterrieder is a very good lawyer with pragmatic ideas and good coordination with contracts."
"Matthias Unterrieder advises us amazingly and explains what is in our favour or against us. His information is perfect."
"Matthias Unterrieder is a real partner for the business."
"I can always count on his advice."
"He prepared everything perfectly."
Isabel Firneis debuts in the rankings this year thanks to praise for her expertise in employment law from market commentators. Her practice encompasses advice on pension schemes, workforce restructuring mandates, terminations and discrimination issues. She is also highlighted for her experience in collective bargaining agreements.
"Isabel Firneis is a great lawyer with deep employment law knowledge. She is strong in negotiations and empathetic."
"Isabel Firneis is hugely client and service-oriented."
"Her advice is always solid and she provides sharp analytical and communication skills with a strong business focus."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wolf Theiss
Austria
Members
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Anna Schwamberger
Isabel Firneis
Magdalena Ziembicka
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Wolf Theiss
AXA XL
Addiko Bank
Artesyn
Beiersdorf
Bombardier
Dyson
FACC
Flowserve
ING DiBA
Raiffeisen Bank
Industries
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Banking & Financial Sector
Energy & Construction
Food & Beverages
IT & Telecom
Life Sciences
Professional Services
Retail