Leveraging the firm’s international network, Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwälte LLP & Co KG is renowned for representing multinational corporations and demonstrates proficiency in labour disputes, restructurings, internal investigations and collective agreements. The group receives instructions from a variety of sectors such as consulting, food, construction, and technology and is led by Philipp Maier, whose focus areas extend to advice on insolvency-related employment topics, transfer of undertakings, and union law. ‘Highly experienced team member’ Simone Liebmann-Slatin is recommended for litigation matters as well as advice on business expansions and disruptions, while Andrea Haiden specialises in employment advice on transactions including post-merger integration.
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Testimonials
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‘Professional and very fast response.’
'They show a strong personal interest and maintain close contact with the company'
‘Baker McKenzie can advise on a multinational setting while finding pragmatic solutions fulfilling local legal requirements.’
‘Simone Liebmann-Slatin is a highly experienced team member who can advise on complex cases on an individual and company level, such as head count reduction and M&A projects.’
‘They always deliver fantastic work, at all seniority levels, with Philipp Maier clearly standing out. They are supremely business-minded, super-fast and highly competent in every aspect of employment law, with a laser-sharp focus on restructurings, transformation processes, HR data privacy, internal investigations and labor litigation.'
‘Philipp Maier is clearly one of the best employment lawyers in Austria with a great reputation in restructurings. He is highly practical, knows how large companies work and finds creative solutions which really help business thrive. I think he will continue to be a dominating factor in the Austrian employment law world in the years to come.'
- Andrea Haiden is one of the up-and-coming employment lawyers in Austria. She is very available, business-minded and very pleasant to work with. ’
‘Very responsive with good attention to detail.’
Key clients
- Accenture
- McDonald's
- PORR AG
- Andritz AG
- BMC Software GmbH
- Lam Research AG
- Lindsay Corporation
- Michael Kors
- Mondelez
- Foot Locker
Work highlights
- Advised Accenture on labour law compliance, employment litigation, arbitration with employee representatives and employee data protection.
- Advised McDonald's Austria on the negotiation of a new collective bargaining agreement.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Philipp Maier
Other key lawyers
Simone Liebmann-Slatin; Andrea Haiden; Victoria Fink