Led by Georg Schima, Schima Mayer Starlinger Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s ’highly knowledgeable’ team provides expert advice on working time law, works council matters, collective bargaining issues, and internal investigations with a track record in litigation before courts. Philipp Gamauf‘s client roaster includes international corporations, SMEs, start-ups, investors, and real estate companies. Stefan Burischek departed in September 2024, while former co-head Birgit Vogt-Majarek left the firm in October 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strong knowledge, excellent consulting and support, quick to respond, pragmatic and mindful approach.’

  • 'The team responds very promptly and instils trust through their advice.'

  • ‘They have a great willingness to go the extra mile.'

  • ‘Highly knowledgeable.’

  • ‘Amazing team with perfect and stellar records. 100% knowledge on all relevant fields of employment law and absolute experts in the field. Very skilled in negotiations before courts.'

  • ‘Commitment and passion are cornerstones of their work.'

  • 'Forward thinking and supportive. Availability exceptional despite tight deadlines and response times. Clear measured and well balanced approach. Exceptional knowledge of employment law and rational strategic approach.'

Key clients

  • Canon Austria GmbH / Canon Central Eastern Europe GmbH
  • Celebi Ground Services Austria GmbH
  • Ecovium GmbH
  • EUROTAX Österreich GmbH
  • EDUSCHO Austria GmbH
  • Global Blue
  • Ibis Acam Bildungs GmbH
  • Johnson & Johnson Group Austria
  • Kleen-Tex Industries GmbH
  • Moet Hennessy Österreich GmbH
  • Moncler Deutschland GmbH
  • Multicycle Österreich GmbH
  • ÖBB Business Competence Center GmbH (Austrian Railways)|ÖBB Holding AG
  • OMV AG
  • Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien AG/ Raiffeisen-Holding NÖ-Wien
  • Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Österreich
  • RHI Magnesita GmbH
  • Schülke & Mayr Gesellschaft m.b.H.
  • Western Union
  • Wienerberger AG

Work highlights

  • Advised the ÖBB group on all aspects of ongoing employment law-related matters, including litigation and out-of-court disputes.
  • Advised  Johnson & Johnson Group Austria on all employment law-related matters in Austria.
  • Advised Moet Hennessy Österreich GmbH on all aspects of employment law.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Georg Schima

Other key lawyers

Stefan Burischek