ADVANT Beiten's employment team is particularly adept at restructuring and reorganisation, including negotiations with unions and works councils on associated social plans and reconciliation of interests, as well as in the context of termination scenarios and employment court proceedings. This is complemented by expertise in use of external personnel and in transaction-related employment matters, while the practice recently also handled a number of collective bargaining issues. Markus Künzel (compensation issues, time recording and outsourcing) heads the team, which saw the departure of Christian Freiherr von Buddenbrock and Jörn Manhart to DLA Piper in April 2024; both are experienced in company pension schemes.
Testimonials
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'The ADVANT Beiten team is characterised by good accessibility, reliable handling of employment matters and a high level of competence. The team's expertise coupled with a comprehensive overview of existing options make the collaboration very valuable. All areas, including invoicing and billing, operate in a professional, client- and service-oriented manner.'
'Very practical and valuable approach. Long-term stable and trusting cooperation. Wide-ranging know-how. Very high flexibility. Fair pricing.'
'The employment team at ADVANT Beiten is a team of specialists who each have many years of practical experience and therefore relevant expertise in their field (e.g. insolvency employment law, works constitution law, temporary employment, etc.).'
'Erik Schmid is characterized by a high level of pragmatism and solution-orientation and has the ability to explain complex employment issues in a way that is understandable even to non-lawyers. When dealing with potentially contentious issues, he always keeps the human aspect in mind and manages to show solutions that take into account the interests of both the employer and the employees.'
'Maike Pflästerer: We really value her many years of experience and expertise, especially in insolvency employment law, but also in transactions. She delivers quick and always competent and practical answers. This is not a given in insolvency employment law. You can also rely on her during transactions and in restructuring projects. Even in difficult cases and when negotiations are stalling, she finds optimal solutions.'
'As a long-term client of the Advant Beiten firm, you notice the ongoing passion the entire team has for their profession. The team always endeavors to keep the social and, above all, economic interests of the client in mind in all assignments and to incorporate them into the advice.'
'Very good accessibility, quick responses, broad coverage of all legal topics.'
'Very quick feedback even under time pressure; excellent results; outstanding technical level.'
Key clients
- DKB Service GmbH
- EEW Holding GmbH & Co. KG
- MT.Derm GmbH
- MTU Aero Engines AG
- Nordex SE
- Sappi Europe S.A.
- Vodafone Group Service GmbH
- Völkl Sports GmbH
Work highlights
- Advice and representation of Nordex SE in disputes with trade unions and their desire to force companies not previously covered by a collective agreement into collective bargaining by concluding recognition collective agreements, company collective agreements and/or joining the employers' association.
- Advising MT.Derm GmbH on the relocation of production activities to India and the Czech Republic in 2023; including staff reductions of 120 FTE.
- Advising DKB Service GmbH on negotiations with the works council regarding a structural realignment/formation of hubs.