Dr Steffen Scheuer > Baker McKenzie > Munich, Germany > Lawyer Profile

Baker McKenzie
THEATINERSTRASSE 23
80333 MUNICH
Germany
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Work Department

Employment & Compensation

Position

Dr. Steffen Scheuer is a member of the Firm’s European Labor Law and Global Labor Law practice groups. He is experienced in all aspects of employment law and compliance matters. Dr. Scheuer’s dissertation on stock options was awarded the Price of Honors by the Employers Association for the Metal Industry. He regularly delivers speeches for Baker McKenzie’s clients on employment law and compliance issues, and conducts management trainings in labor law and compliance policies. Dr. Scheuer also practiced in the Firm’s San Francisco and Palo Alto offices.

Dr. Scheuer routinely advises companies on the labor law aspects of outsourcing projects, complex reorganizations and mergers and acquisitions, especially in relation to the conclusion of collective agreements with works councils. He is experienced in handling mass dismissals, employee benefits, compensation, executive terminations and transfers, pension issues, discrimination laws and employment litigation. Dr. Scheuer is knowledgeable in a wide range of matters concerning the relations between employers and works councils, as well as the mandatory representation of employees in companies’ supervisory boards. Dr. Scheuer is an experienced litigator and a member of the firm’s Compliance group.

Languages

English, German

Education

  • University of Freiburg (Dr. jur.) (2003)
  • University of Freiburg (Assessor Exam) (2001)
  • University of Freiburg (Referendar Exam) (1999)
  • Fachanwalt für Arbeitsrecht (Attorney Specializing in Labor and Employment Law)

Lawyer Rankings

Deutschland > Arbeitsrecht > Arbeitsrecht

Das Team von Baker McKenzie überzeugt in der Beratung zu Tarifrecht, betrieblicher Altersversorgung, Re- und Umstrukturierungen sowie transaktionsrelevanten Aspekten, wo man bei grenzüberschreitenden Szenarien regelmäßig mit weiteren Standorten kooperiert. Co-Praxisleiter Christian Reichel setzt ähnliche Schwerpunkte und ist in der Verhandlung mit Betriebsräten und Gewerkschaften und insbesondere der Verhandlung von europäischen Betriebsvereinbarungen erfahren. Compliance und damit zusammenhängende interne Untersuchungen sowie streitige Themen zählen zu den Kernkompetenzen von Co-Prasixleiter Steffen Scheuer. Felix Diehl (grenzüberschreitende Restrukturierungen und Transaktionsbegleitung) ist ebenfalls Teil des Kernteams und wurde im Juli 2024 zum Salary Partner ernannt.

Germany > Employment

Baker McKenzie excels in advising on collective bargaining law, company pension schemes, restructuring and reorganisation, as well as transaction-related aspects, while regularly cooperating with other offices in cross-border scenarios. Co-practice head Christian Reichel has a similar focus and is experienced in negotiating with works councils and unions, and in particular in negotiating European works agreements. Compliance and related internal investigations as well as contentious issues are among the core competencies of co-practice head Steffen Scheuer. Felix Diehl (cross-border restructuring and transaction support) is another key contact and made salary partner in July 2024.