Best Lawyers in Germany for Labor and Employment Law
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Viviane Freifrau von Aretin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Viviane Freifrau practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Viviane Freifrau von Aretin since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Viviane Freifrau von Aretin is held by other lawyers.
Dr. Christian Ostermaier Attorney Certified specialist in labour law Certified specialist in commercial and corporate law Solicitor (England and Wales) Specialists areas : Labour law, corporate law, M&A As a certified specialist in commercial and corporate law, I have been advising companies of all legal forms and sizes, in particular medium-sized companies and their shareholders, on all matters of corporate law, especially in corporate transactions, for over 15 years. Together with my te...
Phillip Raszawitz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Phillip practices law in Cologne, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Phillip Raszawitz since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Phillip Raszawitz is held by other lawyers.
Dorothee v. Einem is a Local Partner in the Practice Group Labor & Employment in Germany and co-chairs the fully integrated special unit “GT Labor Lab” together with Thilo Ullrich. She advises national and international enterprises on all labor and employment law related matters. A strong focus of Dorothee's practice is advising on and implementing operational changes and restructurings, TUPE and post-merger integrations, including communication and negotiation with the works ...
Thilo Ullrich is a Shareholder in the Labor & Employment Practice in Germany and co-chairs the fully integrated special unit “GT Labor Lab” together with Dorothee v. Einem. He advises national and international companies in all areas of individual and collective employment law. His practice focuses on advising and supporting restructurings, operational changes and post-merger integration, including communication and negotiation with works councils and unions. Furthermore, Thil...
Volker Serth has been a lawyer since 1991 and a specialist in employment law since 1995. As head of the employment law practice group at FPS, he advises companies on all aspects of individual and collective employment law, including drafting contracts, work regulations, remuneration systems, and handling terminations and settlements. He represents clients in dismissal cases and negotiates works agreements with works councils, especially regarding reorganisations and restructuring. Serth also ...
Hans Georg Helwig is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Hans Georg practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Hans Georg Helwig since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Hans Georg Helwig is held by other lawyers.
Volker Teigelkötter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Volker practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Volker Teigelkötter since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Volker Teigelkötter is held by other lawyers.
Philipp Wiesenecker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Philipp practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Philipp Wiesenecker since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Philipp Wiesenecker is held by other lawyers.
Born in Brühl in 1965, Dr. Rolf Zeißig studied law in Bonn, Hamburg and Berlin. He was a research assistant at the Department of Labor and Social Law at the University of Potsdam and obtained a doctorate in labor law on the subject of “The Conservation of the Status Quo of Works Council Agreements in the Event of Termination”. Dr. Zeißig has worked as a lawyer since 1996 and as a specialist in labor law since 1999. He has been with ZENK since 2002. Dr. Zeißi...
Alberto Povedano Peramato is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Alberto practices law in Cologne, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Alberto Povedano Peramato since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alberto Povedano Peramato is held by other lawyers.
Stephanie Mayer is a lawyer and partner at Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner. She has been working in the labor and employment law practice of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen’s Freiburg office since 2011. Stephanie Mayer is a specialist lawyer for labor law and advises and represents mainly employers and executives in all areas of labor law including litigation. She also regularly advises on M&A transactions and restructuring (including reconciliation of interests and social...
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