Taylor Wessing enwc Rechtsanwälte GmbH delivers end-to-end support across the employment lifecycle, specialising in strategic restructuring, international mobility and ESG compliance, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive. Wolfgang Kapek heads the CEE employment practice, focusing on cross-border compliance and whistleblowing implementations. Karolin Andréewitch-Wallner and Walter Pöschl are the firm’s experts in litigation and AI-driven workplace integration.
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Testimonials
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‘Taylor Wessing's employment team stands out for its comprehensive expertise across all facets of employment law. They’ve advised us on complex employee disputes, including high-stakes terminations, with strategic precision and sensitivity. The team’s ability to integrate employment advice with broader corporate and regulatory considerations makes them a true one-stop legal partner.’
'The employment team at Taylor Wessing, in particular Karolin Andréewitch-Wallner, demonstrates remarkable academic depth, combined with strong practical orientation. The practice’s strength lies in its ability to link theory and practice in employment law in a way that is also convincing in an academic and practical environment.'
'Karolin Andréewitch-Wallner has a rare talent for explaining complex topics in a clear and approachable way, and she fosters a collaborative environment that makes her and her team a truly reliable partner in all matters of employment law.'
'Taylor Wessing Austria’s employment team has been outstanding this year. They provided clear, practical and expert guidance on complex topics, particularly the framework for employment agencies in Austria. They adapted quickly to our needs, tailored the format of their advice to our business, and collaborated seamlessly with colleagues across the firm.'
‘As an international company, we particularly value that TW brings perspectives and expertise from different countries. We highly appreciate the strong competence and humanity of the people, as well as their cooperative, straightforward, and accommodating manner.’
'The ability to explain complex issues in a way that is easily understandable for outsiders deserves special mention. The lawyers I have worked with so far are passionate and truly dedicated to their topics, something that cannot be taken for granted.'
Key clients
- Eurowings Europe Ltd
- Functional Software / Sentry
- Keyence International (Belgium) NV/SA
- myClubs
- Nestlé Österreich GmbH
- Nespresso Österreich GmbH & Co OHG
- NFIS Natura Facade Interior Solutions GmbH
- Numastays
- Panasonic Industry Austria GmbH
- Ross Video
- TEDi
- Vorwerk Austria GmbH & Co KG
Work highlights
We assisted a well-known German retailer, TEDi GmbH & Co. KG. Our role involved advising the client on the amendment of its employment contracts, with a particular focus on working time regulations. This included revising standard contract templates, aligning working hour models with national legislation, and providing strategic input on structuring flexible work arrangements that meet operational and legal requirements.
We are advising Panasonic Industry Austria GmbH, a company providing a wide range of products and services to industrial customers across sectors such as mobility, infrastructure, automation, medical technology, appliances, smart living, and security. Our work focuses on supporting Panasonic with the implementation of new employment contracts, specifically including flexitime and teleworking agreements.
We represent Nespresso Österreich GmbH & Co OHG and Nestlé Österreich GmbH. We provide ongoing advice to Nespresso Österreich and Nestlé Österreich on a broad spectrum of employment matters, including the development and implementation of workation policies, guidance on termination processes, and general support with day-to-day HR and employment issues.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Wolfgang Kapek
Other key lawyers
Karolin Andréewitch-Wallner; Walter Pöschl