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Gerlach Rechtsanwälte Offices
PFARRHOFGASSE 16/2
1030 VIENNA
Austria
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Austria > Employment Tier 3
Gerlach Rechtsanwälte’s practice is praised by clients for its ‘pragmatic approach combined with a lot of experience’ and handles all aspects of labour and employment law, including employment-related advice on restructurings, pension schemes, negotiations of socials plans, and data protection matters. The team is lead by Michaela Gerlach together with Roland Gerlach, who is described as ‘one of the leading employment law lawyers in Austria’. Former co-head Markus Löscher departed in March 2023, while Brigitte Sammer joined in September 2022 from Taylor Wessing enwc Rechtsanwälte GmbH.Practice head(s):
Michaela Gerlach; Roland Gerlach
Other key lawyers:
Brigitte Sammer; Christopher Badalec
Testimonials
‘Roland Gerlach is one of the leading employment law lawyers in Austria. He is dedicated to identifying, designing, and successfully implementing legal solutions to disputes, with the best commercial interest of the client as an objective. His experience is unmatched and he works great with the team around him.’
‘Roland Gerlach: top labour law lawyer in Austria.’
‘Roland Gerlach is an excellent lawyer and in addition an excellent manager.’
‘We feel that the law firm places us in very good hands and provides competent advice. We always receive quick answers to our concerns immediately and at short notice.’
‘Christopher Badalec is a very friendly, uncomplicated, very competent, helpful lawyer. Even when we have difficult questions, he quickly finds solutions. He explains and advises to an exceptional degree.’
‘Very effective and experienced team.’
‘Very pragmatic approach combined with a lot of experience.’
‘Very hands-on, very responsive, great availability.’
Key clients
EUROWINGS Works Council
Constantia Flexibles Group
Vereinigung der Fußballer
RTR
MEDIAPRINT Works Council
ORF Works Council
UNIQA Works Council
RohrMax Rohrreinigungs- und Kanalsanierungsgesellschaft
KLINGER Fluid Control GmbH
Opel & Beyschlag
Otto Bock Healthcare Products
Work highlights
- Represented the newly founded association of professional football players, Vereinigung der Fußballer, in proceedings concerning the application for a license to negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
- Advised Constantia Flexibles Group on its labour and employment matters, including representation in various legal proceedings.
- Represented the Works Council of the Austrian Broadcast in proceedings before the Supreme Court as well as the Constitutional Court concerning unconstitutional provisions of the new Austrian Broadcasting Act.
- Employment