Employment

Cerha Hempel

Cerha Hempel is recognised for expertise in employment law aspects of M&A including due diligence, and court proceedings arising from the termination of employment, with a strong reputation in the education sector. Practice co-head Julian Feichtinger is an experienced litigator who handles the full range of employment and labour law, while fellow co-head Christopher Peitsch is a name to note for administrative proceedings relating to employment law. Susanne Molitoris specialises in market entry topics and advice related to outsourcing.

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Testimonials

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‘The team around Christopher Peitsch works excellently, fast and very client-oriented’
‘Christopher Peitsch works in a very practice-oriented, structured and effective manner. Clients value his expertise and his approach’
‘The Team of Cerha Hempel is fully engaged in every topic we are working on. We value their expertise. They have a holistic approach regarding not only the safest legal solution but also the relating business risks and possible commercial implications.’
‘Each member of Cerha Hempel is valued and appreciated. Especially Christopher Peitsch, who always responds in a timely manner.'
‘Very knowledgeable team, personal approach to clients, always available and well prepared during meetings.'
'Excellent lawyers, very personal approach, knowledgeable, dedicated, and reliable ’
‘Cerha Hempel's employment law team is fast, reliable and works with the highest quality. You always get answers within the given time frame, the answers are solution-oriented and pragmatic.’
‘Christopher Peitsch is the perfect lawyer. He is always available, always finds a strategic solution and uses humour to lighten even difficult situations.’

Key clients

PRIMARK
Flughafen Wien
Ecolab Group
SV Group
Dentsu Aegies Network
Bolt
GATX
Kyocera AVX
Ritter Sport
Universität für Bodenkultur
Knorr Bremse
Transaktionssysteme Austria
Unibail Rodamco Westfield
ERGO Versicherung AG
Philip Morris
Boeing
Tod’s
Booking.com
Global Blue
Suzano International Trade GmbH

Work highlights

Represented Vienna International Airport in all court proceedings against employees.
Advised Booking.com on day-to-day matters of all aspects of employment law.
Advised a client on the acquisition of Austria-based M&F Management and Financing, including due diligence and employment related parts of the share purchase agreement.