KÖRBER-RISAK Rechtsanwalts GmbH‘s multi-faceted areas of expertise include matters related to sexual harassment in the workplace, collective bargaining law, and whistleblowing audits, and the team is capable representing of clients in court proceedings in addition to providing strategic advice. The team is jointly steered by ’brilliant litigator’ Katharina Körber-Risak and Raphael Elia Schanda, with the latter specialising in matters at the intersection of employment and competition law. Former co-head Sarah Meixner left the firm in October 2022.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent collaboration at any time.’
‘Highly qualified partners and associates counsel about the best solution for the client with exceptional attention to detail, while also looking at the big picture.’
Key clients
- Österreichischer Rundfunk
- ÄrzteEinkaufsService-Equip4Ordi GmbH
Work highlights
- Represented ORF in a case involving an employee's allegations of abuse of power, sexual harassment, bullying, and gender discrimination during a promotion process.
- Advised the Medical Chamber of Vienna on an investigation into potential white-collar crime conflicts and represented multiple entities in court cases related to wrongful termination, compensation claims against former executives, and ongoing collaboration with criminal lawyers for investigations.