Watson Farley & Williams LLP's 'employment practice focuses on restructuring and reorganisation, in the course of which it assists with staff reduction measures and subsequent negotiations with unions and works councils pertaining to reconciliation of interests and social plans. Here, practice heads Nikolaus Krienke and Andreas Wiegreffe are among the key contacts. Other key areas include collective bargaining law, employee data protection and compliance.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • 'What certainly makes the WFW team unique is its rapid understanding of sometimes very complex issues. Very comprehensive assessments and legal opinions are prepared without much questioning. The team is very interested in local business conditions in order to quickly put issues into a business context.'

  • 'Powerful employment law team in terms of both expertise and size.'

  • 'In negotiations (also with works councils, etc.) a good eye for what is feasible, pragmatic solutions with an eye on the whole.'

  • 'What impresses me about working with Nikolaus Krienke and his employment team is that the interfaces within the team work so well. No matter who you get, no detail or question falls through the cracks. This level of coordination impresses me every time and sets this team apart from others. In addition, the team is characterised by accessibility, flexibility, up-to-date know-how and the willingness to adapt to client's circumstances.'

  • 'I would like to warmly recommend Andreas Wiegreffe as an outstanding lawyer at WFW. His constant availability and his excellent legal knowledge make him an indispensable advisor across all legal matters. Mr. Wiegreffe impresses not only with his in-depth expertise, but also with his creative and well-thought-out approaches in negotiations.'

  • 'Nikolaus Krienke is up to date with the latest case law and, based on his experience, puts together the building blocks that he finds in a client's case in a creative and appropriate way for the situation. He is a critical advisor, expert and entrepreneur, so that business management is considered in the background. As a person, I find him to be humorous, creative, reliable and honest. It is fun to solve problems with Mr Krienke.'

  • 'Nikolaus Krienke: Very experienced and confident. Goes the extra mile for his clients.'

  • 'The WFW team provides extremely professional advice in the national and international market. The team is characterised by quick accessibility, very broad knowledge and experience in different industries and company sizes.'

Clients clés

  • ABERLAND Kliniken
  • ADAC Gruppe
  • Akro Plastic GmbH
  • Ambient Solution GmbH
  • Apple Inc.
  • Apple Retail Germany B.V. & Co KG
  • Audi AG
  • Autobahn Tank & Rast Gruppe
  • Autobahn Tank & Rast Gruppe
  • Avande Deutschland GmbH

Points forts

  • Advice to Orsted Services A/S on collective bargaining negotiations with IG Metall and advice in connection with IG Metall's industrial action measures. In addition, daily advice on all collective and individual employment issues, in particular design and negotiation of works agreements.
  • Advising ManpowerGroup Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG on the reduction of 800 employees, particularly in the subsidiaries Experis IT Services and Experis Field Services.
  • Employment advice to Bauer Media Group, including the reorganisation of organisational structures, staff reductions, variable compensation, LTI program and separation of top management.

Avocats

Responsable de la pratique

Nikolaus Krienke; Andreas Wiegreffe