Employment in Germany

‘Very good team, always fast and super competent, broad service, including bilingual translations, preparation of documents, all-round package full service! Very good range of training courses on the subject of labor law.’

‘Dr. Daniel Hund: High level of expertise, pragmatic approach.’

‘Team excellently organized, high availability. ‘

‘Dr. Barthel is an outstanding dogmatist, goes into the undergrowth of social law regulations, but also into clear heights of constitutional and European law; great forensic scientist.’

‘We have been working with the labor law team for a number of years. They are always very professional with extensive specialist knowledge, trustworthy, efficient, solution-oriented and react quickly.’

‘Dr Barthel: When many lawyers give an answer ‘no’ without an alternative solution, Dr. Barthel always has a solution and pulls it through. We are very grateful for that. Dr Barthel has extensive expertise and helped us a lot with the transfer of operations. Dr Barthel is always available, even when he’s on vacation. We are very satisfied with the cooperation.’

‘No matter the question, whether it’s “completely normal” labor law, pension schemes or the construction tariff, which is complicated for us, we receive competent, quick answers. The networking of the individual specialist lawyers across the locations is very good and there is a very high level of service orientation.’

‘Our recently completed centralization process in several departments was very well supported and the disputes in court were not settled with the prospect of maximum profits for the law firm, but good, quick legal clarification.’

‘Hans-Peter Löw: Absolutely experienced and therefore focused; very engaging personality.’

‘Thomas Ubber is an extremely experienced partner who exudes calm even in difficult situations. He manages to analyze extremely complex issues in a first-class legal manner and to prepare them in a practice-oriented manner. This makes complex issues easier to discuss at management level. It is characterized by clear recommendations. ‘

‘Very practical advice. Great understanding of the needs of the clients. High availability and operational readiness. Understanding of collective bargaining relationships in group companies.’

‘Mr. Ubber is an outstanding attorney due to his in-depth understanding of collective bargaining and labor disputes.’

‘Very experienced and pragmatic team. Thinks not only in legal aspects, but also integrates politics and communication with unions and employees. In addition to legal advice, an excellent team for the development of changing restructuring strategies.’

‘Thomas Ubber is an extremely experienced employment lawyer. He rests within himself and always gets to the heart of complex issues. I always approach labor law issues with Mr. Ubber!’

‘Markulf Behrendt is an excellent labor lawyer – extremely creative and a perfect sparring partner.’

‘The Ubber-Behrendt team complement each other perfectly – both in terms of content and temperament! ‘

‘Understand your client and offer targeted advice and solutions’ – this is absolutely common practice among the colleagues at Noerr! As a client, you quickly realize that Noerr accompanies the client in a highly competent manner, but always on an equal footing. With Noerr it is absolute teamwork. Noerr adapts extremely flexibly to client requirements and external circumstances. As a client, you can feel that the colleagues at Noerr also work very well together, which always has a positive effect on working with the client.’

‘An extremely high level of service, an extremely high level of expertise combined with the “size” to also admit when a question first has to be clarified internally, this combined with an extremely pleasant way of working together – this across the entire Noerr team.’

‘High level of commitment, efficient team, no “following” colleagues. Concrete addition of specialists for special and interdisciplinary issues, efficient briefing of colleagues.’

‘In addition to competence, good communication, quick reactions and teamwork. Also empathetic towards the employees and their representatives in difficult decisions and measures.’

‘The Noerr team is very well and competently positioned, both technically and in terms of personnel. Response times are very short and flexibility when required is very high.’

‘Andreas Butz: negotiation professional and uncompromisingly oriented towards the company’s objectives.’

‘Outstanding labor law expertise, particularly in transactions related to restructuring and insolvency. Creative solutions, responsive team.’

‘Especially Dr. Schwab is available almost anytime. Even with extremely short-term inquiries, he is available – even well outside of normal working hours – and provides great support. We not only trust his legal statements, but also his recommendations for implementation and action. His pleasant manner completes the cooperation.’

‘Effective distribution of work in the processing of mandates leads to rapid success. A common thread is always worked on.’

‘Katja Häferer is an excellent consultant and is available 24/7. With the entire team, complex and interdisciplinary mandates are accepted and processed with foresight.’

‘Baker McKenzie’s attorneys have a very wide range of knowledge and experience. The focus is on the practical implementation and practicability of proposed solutions. There is particular expertise in the preparation and implementation of very complex restructuring measures and operational changes.’

‘Dr. Christian Reichel is a very experienced lawyer who has a very high level of experience in supporting and implementing very complex restructuring measures. He is a very skilful and creative negotiator who always keeps an overview even in very difficult situations and actively drives the process forward. He is very qualified, but also respectful of the other side, which contributes to a constructive atmosphere. He is very personable and of high integrity.’

‘Very competent contact persons. Very solution-oriented, strong negotiator and offer very good pragmatic approaches.’

‘Baker is characterized by strong and good cross-border networking. It is possible to coordinate topics throughout Europe with a central German lawyer and thus lead them to success. I’ve never had that before at other law firms.’

‘Working with Ms. Häferer is very professional and positive. She is characterized by the right instinct in tricky situations.’

‘With his broad experience, Bernhard Trappehl can provide excellent support in complex negotiation situations.’

‘Axel Braun is a brilliant lawyer with many years of experience.’

‘High level of expertise, reliable, very familiar with collective labor law in particular.’

‘Axel Braun: Deep on the subject, solution-oriented, explains legal backgrounds in a way that is understandable even for non-lawyers and in an appropriate tone. High availability, even at short notice.’

‘A strong and experienced employment law team with little turnover. Very strong in negotiations, arbitration boards, collective labor law.’

‘Very flexible, internationally well networked and always practice-oriented “translation” of the laws.’

‘The cooperation is always positive for the client, everything is well-rehearsed – even across national borders. Many thanks for the support.’

‘Paul Schreiner: Central contact, very broad expertise in labor law.’

‘Klaus Thönissen can always provide answers and is also very strong in BR topics.’

‘The team is fully synchronised, no matter which contact person you just spoke to or who answers, there is no loss of information, no repetitions necessary. Very good responsiveness, but most outstanding is that PWWL listens carefully and speaks the language of its clients. Extremely practical, entrepreneurial – in addition to 1st class employment law know-how.’

‘ Thomas Wahlig not only impresses with his outstanding expertise, but also with his personality. His calm demeanor exudes sovereignty and regularly leads to the best results, especially in difficult negotiation situations.’

‘ Marius Fritzsche: Pragmatic and focused, yet comprehensive and relevant . ‘

‘ Super open and professional team, great cooperation, lots of fun, always available, very good work and communication!’

‘Dr Holger Thomas – our best external legal advisor, absolute benchmark for excellent legal advice in connection with the best responsiveness, excellent service attitude and above all a high degree of pragmatism and understanding of risk . ‘

‘ There is a competent contact person for all specialist areas. Dealing with clients and each other is appreciative and positive. Good availability and response times. Binding communication.’

‘ Albrecht Nehls: Very competent, practical recommendations, reliable.’

‘ Ms. Braeckeler-Kogel is a proven expert in employment law in the banking and finance sector.’

‘The team at Vangard | Litter is very reliable, customer-oriented, motivated and committed. Familiarization with new topics after joint discussion of the topics offered very good support in relation to the creation of relevant and legally sound documents and tests. ‘

‘Mr. Dennis Lüers: Very goal-oriented, solution-oriented and competent. Responds very quickly to inquiries.’

‘The team as a whole is very responsive and well connected internally. Even if the cooperation usually refers to the direct contact person, topics in the case of substitution are quickly taken up. The same applies to the international network (Littler), with whom working together is also very uncomplicated and pleasant from our point of view.’

‘Dr. Rajko Herrmann is always very easy to reach – even by the standards of a law firm of this type – and will get back to you in a very short time. The processing times for inquiries are very short, so that as a client you never have to wait.’

‘Miss Dr. Corinna Verhoek has a high level of employment law expertise and is outstanding in client handling. Very quick replies and votes. Good litigation and pleadings.’

‘Very customer-oriented and experienced team. Vangard is characterized by a high level of technical expertise combined with very practical solutions. There is always a realistic assessment combined with various options that would be viable.’

‘The law firm’s fees are always reasonable and the expenses are clearly and comprehensibly shown in the invoices .’

‘vangard is an excellent partner in the field of employment law. Practical, internationally positioned and thus networked throughout the world via one contact person. Very open and friendly-appreciative way of working at the highest quality level.’

‘ Burkhard Fabritius distinguishes himself: excellent specialist knowledge, short-term availability, practical solutions, friendly, personable demeanour . ‘

‘Jens-Wilhelm Oberwinter is competent, balanced and creative.’

‘All team members are very friendly, committed and you can feel that the team cares about you as a client. Extremely competent, professional, fast and available 24/7.’

‘The first contact was formative. When I Prof. Dr. Lembke wrote to Lembke on a Friday evening by e-mail, I got an answer on the same day, and on the following day, a Saturday!, we had a brief exchange .’

‘Prof. dr Lembke is very self-confident and absolutely competent. My employer is an American public company. Mr. Lembke’s additional training in the US was extremely helpful in anticipating the approach, culture, mindset and being prepared accordingly. His confident demeanor and pragmatic approach meant that a joint solution could be found that everyone involved could be satisfied with.’

‘The Greenfort team supports us significantly in the design and negotiation of an in-house wage agreement in the metal industry. With the first-class knowledge of all collective bargaining issues and considering the respective “pros” and “cons”, we work out very good long-term solutions together.’

‘Very pleasant contact persons at all levels, good coordination among each other. You know that depending on the complexity, the right person will take care of the issue.’

‘Dr. Jens Oberwinter is always friendly, always calm and always knows what to do. He is an outstanding employment lawyer, but always keeps an eye on the political environment, which is often more important than the pure legal assessment.’

‘Uncomplicated handling, customer orientation, always keeping an eye on the client’s interests.’

‘Professionally well-founded, practical solutions, pleasant cooperation.’

‘Dr. Christoph Herrmann: Technically very good, confident demeanor, taking conflicting interests into account.’

‘I have had nothing but positive experiences with the law firm Schweibert Lessmann & Partner, starting with the friendly acceptance at the virtual and real reception desk through to the quick response time and high-quality professional support from the partners. At no point did the team leave any doubt that service is important to our company.’

‘I would like to praise our contact Christoph Herrmann! Thanks to his many years of working with us, he knows our company very well and can therefore give us excellent advice and respond to the individual characteristics of our corporate culture and policies. I especially appreciate his different perspectives on subjects that go well beyond textbook knowledge. He is also characterized by a very good way of explaining, which also makes it possible for laypeople to understand the legal background. A little fun here and there and makes working together particularly pleasant.’

‘The law firm Schweibert Leßmann und Partner is characterized by excellent employment law advice and litigation. The cooperation is very professional, always result-oriented. For me, the law firm is the perfect representative for the company side and for all questions of employment law.’

‘Frau Prof. Dr. Mengel is very reliable when it comes to coordination and appointments, and I really appreciate that, since follow-up processes and activities are usually linked to her work. Not only does she have outstanding employment law expertise, she is also very committed to finding solutions. I really appreciate working with her. I particularly mandate them in difficult and complex matters.’

‘Extremely reliable, practical advice. Law firm without the usual airs and graces that top lawyers used to being successful have, and without aggressive acquisition activities. Very good value for money, you pay for good performance, not for the trappings.’

‘Dr. Herrmann particularly impresses with excellent process management. He is a very good sparring partner for all personnel and labor law issues.’

‘Excellent mix of legal and strategic advice combined with detailed know-how and very high reliability. In particular, we value the law firm’s function as a sparring partner for legal issues in our special environment.’

‘In addition to excellent legal expertise, our counterparts are characterized above all by a pragmatic approach and a strong focus on our specific needs.’

‘Tobias Neufeld and colleagues give extremely practice-oriented advice that can be implemented specifically in management and personnel decisions. Not only is a risk assessment given, but creative, legally correct solutions.’

‘With Tobias Neufeld’s expertise in negotiating restructurings with the works council committees and his special knowledge of social security law and data protection law issues, he rounds off his very comprehensive employment law advisory skills. Mr. Neufeld is always approachable and answers very quickly. ‘

‘ARQUIS stands for innovative solutions.’

‘The law firm, which focuses exclusively on employment law, advises us very competently on all complex questions of employment law.’

‘The enormous and well-founded knowledge of Dr. Reitz helps us to make the right decision on strategic issues.’

‘Within the law firm there are specializations, such as data protection, so that each relevant topic can be served by an expert.’

‘I work in particular with Dr. Mahnhold and Dr. Kloesel. I get individual advice from both of them, promptly and competently, which not only takes into account the legal but also the operational situation, so that there are always very good recommendations for action.’

‘Dr. Mahnhold is a very experienced lawyer who can create a nice and relaxed working atmosphere in any situation, even in demanding meetings (example: social plan negotiations).’

‘ I appreciate Kloesel’s sharp mind and quick comprehension.’

‘Justem’s work is characterized by the rare combination of high technical knowledge with pragmatism and experience. When it comes to employment matters, Justem is clearly my first choice.’

‘Caroline Bitsch, whom I have known for almost thirty years, is extremely well-versed in collective employment law and a passionate advocate for her clients; and she is very experienced. ‘

‘The employment law team around Matt Devey is the team that you want to have on your side of the table in complete transactions, as the team is experienced and pragmatic, comprehensive advice is always provided at a high level even in transactions with different jurisdictions and the team is quick even in stressful situations, stays calm and doesn’t lose its sense of humor .’

‘Matt Devey has exceptional transaction experience and leads to pragmatic, no-frills solutions. He shares knowledge and experience with his associates and clients, which leads to above-average results.’

‘Collective and individual employment law, no question is too complex for this team.’

‘Matt Devey’s sensible approach with practical suggestions has greatly helped us in navigating a relatively complex body of employment law.’

‘Matt Devey is helpful, friendly, concise and experienced in the field of German employment law.’

‘Matt Devey has built a first class managing associate in Yukiko Kijima-Hitzelberger who provides thoughtful employment law advice, a clear delineation of regulatory expectations, a practical perspective on advice and the ability to explain difficult issues in a variety of ways.’

‘Ms.Wärmelberger-Kijima has extensive expertise in all aspects of employment law, which can also be easily implemented in practice.’

‘Timon Grau got straight to the point – he was adept at explaining the – often tedious and surprising – field of employment law to a compliance team composed of legal professionals, but not employment law experts. I also appreciated that he was open to a strategic rather than a legal discussion. ‘

‘The collaboration with Dr. Lodemann runs really well. The response times to inquiries are very fast and the answers are very competent.’

‘The direct involvement of the partners and the specialization in advising employers enable well-founded, fast and interest-oriented support.’

‘Dr. Holger Meyer: Easy to get in touch with, quick response, practical solutions tailored to your interests.’

‘Mr Schramm is an experienced employment lawyer. Legally, he is beyond any doubt. His advice is pragmatic, his service is outstanding.’

‘Good teamwork. Office size is very good.’

‘Dr. Holger Meyer: Highly professional, comprehensive knowledge, easy to reach, very good adviser on labor law issues.’

‘Very professional. Very thorough and yet fast.’

‘Due to the size of the law firm, there is always an attorney with special expertise.’

‘Even in very difficult cases, Ms. Jawad always has a creative solution to achieve a very good result. She is always available for her clients, even on their well-deserved vacation.’

‘I’ve been working with ACT (Dr. Schwilden and Dr. Bogenschütz) for years and I’m always amazed and impressed by the pragmatic and good solution approaches of the law firm. I am also extremely satisfied with the speed and implementation of inquiries and legal cases.’

‘Dr. Stephan Schwilden: Very direct and fast response time paired with pragmatic and very good solutions regarding implementation. Due to his many years of professional experience and expertise in all previously requested topics, immediate response with an absolutely goal-oriented approach.’

‘Nina Bogenschütz: Very experienced employment lawyer who takes us as a client along with us, even in very tricky and extremely complex matters, and makes the matter understandable for all parties. Because of her experience in and in court, we have already solved many a case together.’

‘Very pragmatic and creative, always smart and always to the point. Broadly positioned and cost-effective.’

‘Friederike Jawad is clever and client-oriented. Thomas Block is very technically savvy and Stephan Schwilden is one of the best at negotiations.’

‘GvW gets to the point, ie relevant topics are clearly worked out and highlighted.’

‘A particular unique selling point is the ability to concisely formulate even complex legal issues in clear and understandable language. [In contrast to the legal elaborations of other law firms that are otherwise often provided, which remain incomprehensible without a lawyer]. In addition to the legal assessment, GvW also looks at the practical implications and the real options for action.’

‘Christof Kleinmann combines a high degree of integrity with professional competence. He is available at all times and proactively drives the issues assigned to him to a solution.’

‘Christof Kleinmann represents both company parties in various mandates on the subject of co-determination. In conflicts, this makes him an authentic integration figure who is trusted by both parties. With this positioning, Mr. Kleinmann played a very large part in the compromises found in the course of negotiations, whereby legal action could be avoided.’

‘Overall good knowledge and availability, even at short notice. Very responsive. ‘

‘Knowledgeable and not afraid to take a stand and share it. ‘

‘Absolutely sound expertise in the areas of employment law; Prompt handling of the requests made; Team spirit; quick comprehension and thinking about entrepreneurial problems.’

‘Short distances, flat hierarchies, quick feedback, smooth processing. Work quickly and silently in the background.’

‘Jens Siebert distinguishes himself as a partner of the Laborius law firm in that he tries to understand the respective facts quickly by asking very precise questions, in order to then come to quick, pragmatic and legally secure solutions together with the client. We are very satisfied with the cooperation.’

‘Tina Thoms grasps the problem very quickly and can immediately weigh up the opportunities and risks and specifically recommend a possible approach. In addition, she is always open to our own approaches. She is extremely professional and confident, which is reflected in her technical and methodological skills and her empathy.‘

‘Ms. Thoms has a very convincing and always sovereign demeanor. Her pleasantly reserved manner, despite her outstanding competence, makes her very likeable. We always feel very well represented and represented by Ms. Thoms. ‘

‘Peter Schrader: Very adept – and for all his legal work – the creative head of the practice. Seeks (and finds) constructive solutions, but does not avoid confrontation if the client wishes and/or supports it. I have never experienced the appearance in court in such an excellent form.’

‘Our contacts are Prof. Dr. Schrader, Mrs. Thoms, Dr. Klagges: Excellent industry and company knowledge, excellent and tailor-made solutions outside the “mainstream”. Very good knowledge of the operating parties, therefore well-suited negotiation strategies.’

‘Remarkably perfectly coordinated team of lawyers. The partners and the “related” associates work hand in hand without any discernible loss of friction. The cases submitted are clearly communicated to one another; the team of lawyers is “in the picture”. This is where Laborius differs from other service providers.’

‘In all labor law matters we are given good advice, our attention is drawn to risks and alternatives are shown in order to achieve good solutions. We feel that we are in very good hands there.’

‘High competence, pragmatic, realistic solutions, high workload.’

‘With a high level of competence, our concerns and inquiries are answered in a reasonable time. The interests of the client are taken into account across the board.’

‘Dr. Pelzer: With a high level of professional competence, the advice is holistic and very clear and solution-oriented on the basis of the knowledge about the client.’

‘Sebastian Pelzer gave us competent advice on the closure of a business unit and always kept a 360° view of the situation. The labor law situation was clear quickly and comprehensively, and we reached a very fair agreement with the employees. The bottom line is that Mr Pelzer and his team saved us a lot of money. Mr. Pelzer is also very confident and competent when advising C-level executives and their contracts.’

‘Very comprehensive range of advice and the processing of issues that affect several areas of law and therefore require the involvement of several lawyers, works very well.’

‘Dr. Martin Brock: Very pleasant to work with, very solution-oriented.’

‘ A relaxed atmosphere paired with excellent expertise in all areas of employment law. Personal contact is always pleasant and deadlines are met. The manageable size of the law firm – in contrast to other large law firms with which we have also worked – gives the client a clear feeling that he is not just a number, not just one of many.’

‘Most of the lawyers at the Mainwerk law firm used to work for a company themselves. The advice and representation is therefore extremely practical and can be used to a large extent without changes. Cultural concerns are taken into account, language and scope are adapted to the respective recipients, especially in written elaborations. The fee is good value for money, especially when compared to the very high fees charged by large law firms on average. ‘

‘Mr. Kai Golücke is an expert in many areas of employment law. He has a good feeling for company interests, especially with regard to works councils. Since he has worked in a company himself, he knows the interfaces and various issues and provides precise and coherent advice accordingly. Compared to many other lawyers I have worked with in the past, his reports contain clear statements that can be used in practice without major transfer payments.’

‘Henning Wiehe: Excellent employment lawyer, always available, pragmatic and goal-oriented, always up to date.’

‘Oliver Driver-Polke understands the problems of our facility and delivers tailor-made solutions: quickly and service-oriented.’

‘We work with Mrs. Rupp. She has excellent technical knowledge, a very hands-on approach and always delivers on time and always with the best quality. She also has very good judgment and negotiation skills. ‘

‘Ms. Panhorst has excellent broad expertise and helps with strategies and procedures with very difficult works councils and employees.’

‘Very professional and timely legal advice, even on extensive topics and issues.’

‘Pragmatic, efficient, collegial. With a lot of understanding of what is important for the client – and what is not. At Mainwerk, the focus is absolutely on the client and not the (billing) clock.’

‘Very good expertise, fair price, open and honest advice.’

‘Excellent expertise and flawless record before the labor court.’

‘The team is extremely competent, very available and extremely pragmatic. Risks are pointed out to him, but good solutions and recommendations are also given (and not, as is so often the case, a soft recommendation that is provided with question marks). Things are actively driven and you can rely on them 100%.’

‘Very good, open and goal-oriented discussions, very good and solution-oriented recommendations. Very good support on all levels: strategic, tactical, operational. Very good partner.’

‘ Pragmatic solutions and generally good accessibility; high engagement.’

‘Good network and understanding.’

‘Solution-oriented and customer focus.’

‘Always good technical information in an understandable form.’

‘Good and pragmatic solutions.’

‘Very good quality of advice. Virtually very well organized – up to date.’

‘Very good legal knowledge. Pragmatic.’

‘The proximity to the client is unique compared to other large law firms. The contact is always informed and available. Very good law firm network.’

‘Dr. Tobias Nießen: High professional expertise in employment law. Very high adherence to deadlines. Very close to the client. Delivers efficient and economical solutions that can be implemented in practice. Very good negotiating skills.’

‘The law firm Flick Gocke Schaumburg has extensive group information and is always up to date in the field of employment law. The answers are always very competent and always come promptly.’

‘Due to the many years of cooperation, our contacts are very familiar with the procedures and processes in the group and with the cooperation of the co-determination committees and have extensive historical knowledge. We especially appreciate Dr. Nießen’s advice.’

‘Very experienced in dealing with works councils/unions; can show options in any situation; very agile.’

‘Andreas Imping is very experienced, always calm, shows options and knows potential risks.’

‘Sabine Schröter and Volker Marquart have recorded specialist knowledge, give precise recommendations for action and comprehensive problem analyses.’

‘We particularly appreciate the extremely short response time with the consistently high quality of Mr. Imping. At the same time, he formulates things in an understandable way and is open to individual variants.’