Noted for a ‘rare combination of legal precision, commercial pragmatism and genuine commitment to client service’, KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH develops comprehensive strategies for works council negotiations, business transfers and major HR projects, while also representing clients in court. The firm supports a diverse portfolio of clients including pharmaceutical, aviation and software companies, as well as NGOs and state-owned entities across the full breadth of individual and collective labour law issues, employee data protection, and regulatory compliance. The department is led by Anna Mertinz, who is acclaimed for the ’clarity and structure she brings to legally complex areas’ and specialises in internal investigations and the implementation of the EU Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions.
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Testimonials
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- 'What makes KWR stand out is the combination of deep legal expertise and a strong understanding of the business realities we face as a client. They don’t just deliver technically correct answers - they give advice that’s practical, strategic and tailored to our commercial objectives.'
- ‘Anna Mertinz is our go-to expert for all our challenges. Her extensive knowledge provides us with the confidence we need in our day-to-day operations, as well as in specific legal matters. What truly sets our collaboration apart is the clarity and structure she brings to legally complex areas.’
- 'What sets the individuals at KWR apart is a rare combination of legal precision, commercial pragmatism and genuine commitment to client service. Everyone we’ve worked with, from partners to associates, demonstrates a high level of professionalism, responsiveness and depth of knowledge.'
Key clients
- Parfümerie Douglas GmbH
- Eckes-Granini Austria GmbH
- Integration NÖ
- Museen der Stadt Wien
- Ryanair Group
- Crewlink Ireland Limited
- Coca-Cola HBC Austria GmbH
- Hornbach Baumarkt GmbH
- CBRE
- De’Longhi
- Mister Spex SE
- Myneva Austria GmbH
Work highlights
Assisted the Ryanair Group in reviewing all works council agreements, employment contracts, addendums and other agreements.
Represented CBRE CWS Austria GmbH in a series of court cases regarding the international jurisdiction of Austrian courts regarding labour law proceeding initiated by former employees.
Advised Eckes Granini Austria GmbH on the conclusion of a worldwide master service agreement and its implications on the client’s local entity, especially the transfer of employees under TUPE.
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Practice head
Anna Mertinz