Noted for its 'outstanding representation in sensitive and complex employment litigation', the team at Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte) brings its deep legal expertise to bear when managing complex employment disputes. Under the leadership of Stefan Kühteubl, the practice advises on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment law, from management restructurings and collective bargaining to shareholder advice regarding board-level appointments and other cross-border assignments. Other key lawyers to note are Teresa Waidmann, who specialises in senior-level exits and complex organisational restructures and Karin Pusch, a seasoned litigator and the firm’s expert on Austrian residence and migration law for foreign nationals.
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Work Department
Labour & Employment practice group
Position

Counsel

Career

Karin Pusch, counsel advises employers on all legal aspects of labour & employment. Before joining Schoenherr in 2016, Karin worked as a paralegal in an international law firm where she focused on employment law.

Languages
English, German
Education

University of Vienna, Vienna/Austria (Mag. iur. 2011)

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Trusted, competent, experienced and creative within legal frameworks.’

    ‘Very clear, reliable and friendly communication.’

    ‘What I appreciate about working with Stefan Kühteubl and his team is their commitment, their concrete and pragmatic suggestions and their professional competence.’

    ‘Karin Pusch offers realistic, practical and concise legal advice. Her attention to detail and her overview in complex cases has helped us a lot in court.’

    ‘The employment law practice is highly regarded for its outstanding representation in sensitive and complex employment litigation. The team combines in-depth legal expertise with strategic foresight, enabling it to handle high-stakes disputes with confidence and discretion.’

    ‘Karin Pusch and Stefan Kühteubl are extremely responsive and provide clear, hands-on advice in even the most complex employment disputes.’

    'The team is very competent. Response times and quality are very client-oriented.'

    'We appreciate Teresa Waidmann's outside the box thinking and creative but efficient solutions, which are extremely important for a fast-moving and growing company. Teresa is always available and a great sparring partner.'

Key clients

  • Albertina Museum Bilfinger Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG Dynatrace Fresenius SE & Co KGaA Häfele Hitachi Rail Jacobs Douwe Egberts AT GmbH JTI Mavie Next GmbH Novataste Trodat Holding TU Wien Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH

Work highlights

Advised Häfele Group on employment matters in connection with the reorganisation of its management structure across SEE.