ARQIS' employment practice scores points with expertise in transactions as well as restructuring and reorganisation. The latter also covers assistance with staff reduction measures, including negotiations with unions and works councils on reconciliation of interests and social plans. Matters on compliance, outsourcing, New Work and flexible working hours represent other frequent instructions, although recently the practice has been particularly active in works council remuneration. For the latter area, practice head Andrea Panzer-Heemeier is the key contact; she also handles issues related to stock corporation and corporate law. Counsel Anja Mehrtens is another key team member and advises on company pension schemes as well as transactions and restructuring.
Testimonials
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'Practical recommendations and proposed solutions instead of a mere presentation of the legal situation. Fast response time. Very friendly and competent team.'
'The team is of a manageable size; all communication is very personal and combines respective areas of expertise of lawyers excellently. The quality of advice is above average; the collaboration is without exception free of complications and very pleasant. In particular, the sound advice on purely legal matters is unparalleled.'
Key clients
- Volkswagen
- Autodoc SE
Work highlights
- Advising Volkswagen AG on works council remuneration, including conducting numerous court proceedings up to the Federal Employment Court.
- Advising HUK-Coburg on co-determination concerning the introduction of IT systems including software ergonomics, taking into account prohibitions on collection and utilisation in works agreements.