Noted for being ‘reliable, robust and pragmatic’, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG covers all aspects of employment law, maintaining a strong focus on restructuring and litigation in addition to dismissals, restructuring and collective bargaining law. Practice head Ralf Peschek leads the department, specialising in executive agreements, Austrian and EU employment law and workers’ participation rights, and regularly represents clients before the courts and other government authorities. ’Rare expert’ Matthias Unterrieder and Isabel Firneis offer expertise in cross-border staff assignments, reorganisations and employment litigation, while the ‘sharp, dependable counsel’ Magdalena Ziembicka focuses on employment law matters related to restructuring measures and M&A.
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- ‘Ralf Peschek has superb experience across Austria and CEE. We value his results-focused approach, his long track record of under-promising and over-delivering and his commitment to achieving commercially sound outcomes for our business.’
- ‘Through our long-standing collaboration, we have developed a trusting and collegial relationship. Even in challenging matters - court proceedings, misconduct issues, terminations - Ralf Peschek and Magdalena Ziembicka remain calm, objective and reassuring. Their assessments and forecasts are highly accurate and forward-looking.’
- ‘The team is exceptionally responsive, competent, supportive and reliable. Even urgent, short-notice requests receive well-founded answers within the same day, making them an invaluable partner in all legal matters.’
- ‘Matthias Unterrieder is a rare expert who cuts straight to the heart of the matter. He distils complex objectives into sharp, actionable advice and ensures his team works as true partners to get the job done. Magdalena Ziembicka stands out as a sharp, dependable counsel: swift to respond, deeply knowledgeable and trusted in the toughest cases.’
- ‘We experienced the team of Ralf Peschek and Magdalena Ziembicka as personally very pleasant and collegial, impressively responsive and incredibly service-oriented.’
- ‘They stand out for their strategic thinking and ability to simplify complex legal topics. They are reliable, quick to respond, approachable and consistently deliver high-quality, solution-focused support.’
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Practice head
Ralf Peschek
Other key lawyers
Matthias Unterrieder; Isabel Firneis; Magdalena Ziembicka