Gerlach Rechtsanwälte

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Renowned for its ‘strategic advice with practical, solution-oriented guidance in complex cases’, Gerlach Rechtsanwälte is known for its specialisation across all areas of labour and employment law, with its employee-side work focused on management and large works councils. The firm supports companies with restructuring measures, social plan negotiations, and the drafting of contracts for executives, including bonus and pension schemes, as well as employment-related data protection matters. Co-heads Roland Gerlach and Michaela Gerlach advise national and multinational corporations and individuals on all aspects of individual and collective labour and social security law, with a focus on corporate restructuring and its associated employment law implications. Other key members of the team include Brigitte Sammer, who has a dedicated focus on workplace diversity and association law, while Christopher Badalec is a litigation expert who specialises in employment and migration matters.
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Testimonials

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  • 'What makes Gerlach Rechtsanwälte stand out in the field of employment law is the combination of deep legal expertise with an exceptionally client-focused approach. They provide strategic advice with practical, solution-oriented guidance in complex cases that is broken down for optimal understanding.'
  • 'From the very beginning, Brigitte Sammer approached my case with remarkable speed, clarity and depth of understanding. What truly sets her apart is not only her outstanding legal expertise and direct, realistic advice, but also the extraordinary support she provides on a human level.'

Key clients

  • EUROWINGS Works Council
  • Constantia Flexibles Group

Work highlights

Represented the works council of ORF in proceedings before the Supreme Court, as well as the Constitutional Court, concerning unconstitutional provisions of the new Austrian Broadcasting Act.