Hogan Lovells International LLP
As an integral part of its global network, Hogan Lovells International LLP's German employment practice has a particular focus on restructuring and reorganisation in the insurance, life sciences, automotive and financial services sectors. Matters are often of cross-border nature and usually led by practice head Tim Gero Joppich, who is also experienced in introducing new HR IT systems. Other team members include Kerstin Neighbor and Eckard Schwarz, both of whom are well versed in facilitating reconciliation of interests and social plan negotiations with works councils, while Schwarz also assists with employment litigation.
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'Quick and highly professional handling of instructions. Throughout the entire process you always feel informed and therefore have a good feeling about the progress and the outcome.'
'Very capable, always available team. Great expertise.'
'Very professional cooperation. Above-average service and availability. Very high level of expertise and good networking on issues in neighboring legal areas.'
'Eckard Schwarz: Great competence, very good understanding of company contexts, very high personal availability and also very pleasant personally. '
'Bernd Klemm : speed, extraordinary specialist knowledge, unique competence.'
'Kerstin Neighbor is highly qualified and can provide advice at short notice if required. I appreciate her commercial thinking, which enables her to deal with legal issues in a practical manner.'
'Matthes Schröder was an important pillar of the project team and not just a lawyer advising on legal issues. He has always provided well-considered legal advice and recommendations. High level of commitment even during evening hours, weekends and holidays when necessary.'
'Lars Mohnke impresses not only with his labor law expertise, but also with his understanding of the business model and operational requirements. The collaboration is extremely pleasant and flexible. We would certainly not have achieved certain successes if we had not been able to rely on Mr. Mohnke's competent advice at all times and without restrictions.'
Key clients
- Aluminium Oxid Stade
- Banijay Germany
- BNP Paribas
- Digital Transformation Capital Partners
- Dentsu
- Dörken
- Enwor
- Generali
- Kantar
- Linde
- Revvity (vormals PerkinElmer)
- Sartorius
- Signal Iduna
- Stadtwerke Aachen
- Statkraft
Work highlights
- Advising investment manager Digital Transformation Capital Partners (DTCP) on employment law issues related a large-volume investment in German co-location data center operator maincubes.
- Advising Revvity (formerly PerkinElmer) on the sale of its Applied, Food and Enterprise Services divisions to investment company New Mountain Capital, including employment law advice on the demerger, transfer of employees and accompanying negotiations with the European Works Council and local employee representatives.
- Ongoing advice to Stadtwerke Aachen on individual and collective employment law issues, including representation before employment courts and advice on company pension schemes.