CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH offers extensive experience in EU labour law, including the Working Time Directive, anti-discrimination and employment law, along with specialised expertise in theatre and university employment regulations. The team regularly appears before the Austrian courts, up to the Supreme Court, and advises clients from various sectors. Co-heads Bernhard Hainz and Christoph Wolf focus on judicial and non-judicial labour law issues, the negotiation of collective agreements, employment contracts and disputes with work councils and individual employees. Additionally, Andrea Potz is recognised for her work representing employers in court and before administrative authorities, and Daniela Krömer is noted for her expertise in international and European labour law, with a particular focus on cross-border matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team around Andrea Potz combines strong expertise with a thoughtful and professional approach. Advice is always well-founded, accurate and practical, with a clear understanding of the business context. Documents and opinions are prepared in high quality and the legal concepts provided are tailored precisely to the needs of the company.’
- ‘Andrea Potz’s breadth of knowledge in employment law is impressive, ranging from day-to-day HR questions to complex issues such as international employment, flexible work arrangements and compliance matters.’
- 'Deep expertise.'
- 'The employment law team at CMS offers comprehensive legal expertise with many years of experience. The focus is always on developing tailored, practical solutions that are adapted to the individual needs of their clients.'
- 'Andrea Potz impresses with her high level of expertise, a keen understanding of her clients' individual needs and a solution-oriented approach. Thanks to her many years of experience and sound professional competence, she consistently achieves the best possible results. A top lawyer who provides top support for her clients!'
Key clients
- A1 Telekom Austria
- ARDO Austria GmbH
- Art for Art GmbH
- Bundestheater Holding
- Burgtheater GmbH
- Drees & Sommer - Österreich
- ERSTE Bank Group AG
- Fachverband der Autoindustrie der Wirtschaftskammer Österreich
- Fachverband der Lebensmittelindustrie Österreich
- Raiffeisen Bank International
- Verbund AG, Verbund Hydro Power
- IKEA Austria GmbH
Work highlights
Advised Austrian Post AG and Telekom Austria AG in connection with the alleged failure to implement the EU Working Time Directive through collective agreements.
Appeared in a labour law case involving the Wiener Staatsoper before the Austrian Supreme Court, which addressed a fundamental legal question regarding the provisional enforceability of judgments in labour court proceedings.
Represented a client before the High Court, which clarified that an employer needs to employ at least five employees in Austria in order to be subject to termination restrictions.
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Practice head
Bernhard Hainz; Christoph Wolf
Other key lawyers
Andrea Potz; Daniela Krömer