With connections to the firm’s large network in the CEE region, Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)‘s labour and employment team under the leadership of Stefan Kühteubl covers the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment law, with focus areas such as collective agreements, cross-border posting of employees, and advice on the Whistleblower Protection Act. Teresa Waidmann is highlighted by clients for ’combining great analytical skills with a high level of expertise’ and is particularly well-versed in separation negotiations with senior employees.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Close contact with the partner, high expertise, very practical approach.’

  • ‘Teresa Waidmann is combining great analytical skills with a high level of expertise and exceptional work ethic - she gives you the feeling of having an understanding sparring partner by your side who is not counting every minute. ’

  • ‘I was impressed by how well the interaction with the various employment law teams across CEE worked.'

  • ‘I really appreciate Theresa Waidmann's solution-orientated approach. Not hiding behind paragraphs but providing solutions. ’

  • ‘What I appreciate about working with Stefan Kühteubl and his team is their commitment, their concrete and pragmatic suggestions, and their professional competence.’

  • ‘Karin Pusch is a great professional who provided high-quality guidance in such a complex field as labour law. Karin always thinks and finds the best solutions for various matters.’

  • ‘Stefan Kühteubl is really excellent. He has the right balance between knowledge and pragmatism.’

  • 'Stefan Kühteubl in Austria is particularly impressive. He has a wide breadth of knowledge, is responsive, and has a very pragmatic and commercial approach. Also a pleasure to work with.'

Key clients

  • AUDI
  • Allgemeines Krankenhaus Wien
  • Allianz Elementar Versicherung AG
  • Bilfinger Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG
  • BUWOG AG
  • Trodat Group
  • Greiner
  • Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH
  • Leoni AG
  • JTI
  • ManpowerGroup
  • OMV AG
  • Sanus X GmbH
  • Thales Group
  • TU Wien
  • UniCredit Bank Austria AG
  • Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advised OMV on the establishment of a geothermal energy joint venture with Wien Energie, the largest regional energy provider in Austria, including employment law aspects.
  • Advised AUDI AG on the cross-border activities of AUDI employees in the context of a major press event.
  • Advised INNIO comprehensively on the successful establishment of a European Works Council.

Lawyers

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.

Stefan Kühteubl

Other key lawyers

Karin Pusch, Teresa Waidmann