Conflict management in the company
We recognize that, especially in sensitive areas such as employment law, not only traditional conflict resolution (for example, in court litigation) but, above all, out-of-court conflict resolution tools are becoming increasingly important. Especially where people are to work together on a long-term basis, strategies for conflict prevention and resolution, de-escalation mechanisms and, above all, communication tools are of eminent importance.
We therefore use these mechanisms more and more in our consulting where it makes sense. Our lawyers also have special skills and training in this area.
In some cases, going to court is unavoidable. Above all, our attorneys are also trained and experienced in effective litigation.
Labor law advice
Includes everything that is generally needed in employment law, from drafting the classic employment contract to company agreements and termination. We represent employers – from micro-enterprises to SMEs and corporations just as readily as employees. Our expertise covers everything that is the content of the employment relationship. We are also passionate negotiators in court.
In recent years we have, among other things
- Advised companies on a large scale on the enforcement of terminations of numerous employment relationships (e.g. accompanied AMFG notices, restructurings and reorganizations)
- Drawing up contracts of all kinds, including employment contracts with an international element, home office agreements, etc.
- Developed strategies for dealing with conflicting interests, such as amicable solutions to employment relationships.
- advised numerous companies and managers on early termination of employment contracts, e.g. with regard to golden handshakes
- Provided labor law support for the largest restructuring procedure in the COVID19 crisis
- Advising companies and managers in change processes, for example in the negotiation of rentention agreements
- Represent companies vis-à-vis the Austrian Health Insurance Fund in the correct classification of employment relationships
- Numerous termination and dismissal contest proceedings conducted
Conflict prevention & conflict management
We pay particular attention to strategic approaches that can be mitigated before conflict arises, so that it does not arise in the first place. If the conflict is already fueled, we try to settle it as far as possible by de-escalation. We are especially trained in this area and devote special attention to this – often underestimated – subject area. Our clients appreciate our perseverance and strategic advice, which can only be dealt with step by step in a specific case. But impending conflict can also be well mitigated in contracts and agreements. Especially in a contractual relationship where both parties have to meet each other every day, we consider this approach to be particularly useful and generally much too little considered.
In recent years we have, among other things
- Settled numerous conflicts through out-of-court agreements between the parties in the interest of all sides
- successfully enforced the legal position of our clients in court proceedings
- represented the interests of our clients in complex cases before the Constitutional Court, the Administrative Court and the ordinary courts. For example, on the issue of ordinary termination during short-time work
Business mediation
We are happy to mediate in this area as classical mediators.
In recent years we have, among other things
- represented a bank in one of the first mediation proceedings involving numerous difficult legal issues
- The intergenerational transfer of shares in a family-run pharmaceutical company mediates.
Collaborative Law
Is a method of dispute resolution that is not yet well known, in which two attorneys and clients agree to pursue a constructive resolution path. Thus, unlike mediation, the procedure consists of two parties, both of whom are represented by lawyers. From our point of view, the best results are to be achieved, experts and external experts can be consulted at any time. If resolution cannot be achieved through this process, other attorneys then take over representation in court because collaborative lawyers are committed to resolving disputes out of court. In practice, it has been shown that the duration of proceedings in court is then also significantly reduced. Collaborative law can be used not only in employment law and not only in cases of conflict, but also lends itself well to contract negotiations.