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

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘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.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Susanne Molitoris
Cerha Hempel
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Julian Feichtinger, Christopher Peitsch

Other key lawyers

Nina Neumaier, Susanne Molitoris