Noerr impresses with expertise in restructuring, transactions, collective agreement negotiations and operational changes, including reconciliation of interests and social plan negotiations, as well as in pension obligations and co-determination issues. In the contentious and preventive sphere, the practice advises on employment law compliance and associated internal investigations and assists with court and conciliation board proceedings that are based on management separations, among other matters. Competences in outsourcing, data protection, the use of external personnel and company pension schemes complement the group's offering; Stefan Schwab and Benjamin Jahn are among the key contacts for the latter, although both are also experienced in transactional support. Practice head Andreas Butz in Düsseldorf and Patrick Mückl focus on restructuring and reorganisation, while Mückl also handles insolvency-related issues. Boris Blunck (regulated remuneration, termination of employment and service relationships with managers and board members) made partner in January 2024.
Testimonials
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'Very short response times, professional focus and historical knowledge of us as clients built up through long-term cooperation. Appropriate team strengths depending on the problem.'
'Very practical advice with consistent solution management.'
'Expertise and specialist knowledge are a given. The team is consistently very committed and has an extremely good reaction speed. Last but not least, the collaboration is also very pleasant on a personal level.'
'Stefan Schwab: Extremely committed, you always receive prompt feedback. Andreas Butz: Very experienced and tactically clever negotiator.'
'Andreas Butz: Good overview, with deep detailed knowledge; Very cooperative approach, clear on the matter.'
- 'Mareike Götte: Meticulous work, focusing on the essentials; Always keeps a cool and clear head, even in stressful situations.'
- 'Benjamin Jahn: Expert in company pension schemes; thorough and practical work results; practical solutions.'
'The collaboration with Stefan Schwab has been excellent for many years. He not only impresses with his professional skills, but also with his extremely flexible and, above all, quick work. Even under the greatest time pressure, it delivers top results. He makes everything possible for his clients and is also extremely pleasant as a person. I have never experienced such a commitment to work on behalf of its clients from any other team.'