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Walter Pöschl

Walter Pöschl

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JUVE Österreich 2024

"oft empfohlen: „starker Litigator, sehr hohe Fachkompetenz und daher sehr kreativer Problemlöser“, "fundierte Kenntnisse, kurze Reaktionszeiten“, "strong litigator, very high level of expertise and therefore very creative problem solver", "in-depth knowledge, short response times" (Arbeitsrecht)

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Walter Pöschl has been advising national and international companies on all aspects of individual and collective labour law for over 20 years. He specialises in contentious employment law, temporary employment and alternative contractual arrangements (freelance work, contracts for work and services, etc.). He also deals with special issues such as the law on strikes  and the impact of artificial intelligence on the employment relationship.

Clients also appreciate the experienced lawyer's special know-how in the area of remuneration systems in banks or social security law. 

Expertise

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Employment, pensions & mobility
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Employment, pensions & mobility in CEE

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CV

Since 2020 Partner, Taylor Wessing, Vienna & Klagenfurt, Austria
2016 – 2020 Counsel, Wolf Theiss
Since 2010 Lecturer, various further education institutions
2010 – 2016 Senior Associate, Wolf Theiss
2009 – 2010 Senior Associate, Cerha Hempel
2006 – 2009 Associate, Cerha Hempel
2003 – 2006 Specialist for employment and social law, Chamber of Economy Styria, Austria
2005 – 2006 Trainer for employment and social insurance law, WIFI Styria, Austria
2001 Trainee, Superior Court Graz, Austria
1999 Trainee, Austrian Trade Delegation, Damascus, Syria
1998 Trainee, State Court, Klagenfurt, Austria
2008 Admitted to the bar, Austria
2005 Diploma as trainer for adults, WIFI Styria, Austria
2004 Diploma as payroll accountant, WIFI Styria, Austria
2002 – 2003 Studies, University Lund, Sweden
2001 – 2002 Diploma, Export and international business, University of Graz, Austria
1995 – 2000 Law studies, University of Graz, Austria

Career

Since 2020 Partner, Taylor Wessing, Vienna & Klagenfurt, Austria
2016 – 2020 Counsel, Wolf Theiss
Since 2010 Lecturer, various further education institutions
2010 – 2016 Senior Associate, Wolf Theiss
2009 – 2010 Senior Associate, Cerha Hempel
2006 – 2009 Associate, Cerha Hempel
2003 – 2006 Specialist for employment and social law, Chamber of Economy Styria, Austria
2005 – 2006 Trainer for employment and social insurance law, WIFI Styria, Austria
2001 Trainee, Superior Court Graz, Austria
1999 Trainee, Austrian Trade Delegation, Damascus, Syria
1998 Trainee, State Court, Klagenfurt, Austria

Education

2008 Admitted to the bar, Austria
2005 Diploma as trainer for adults, WIFI Styria, Austria
2004 Diploma as payroll accountant, WIFI Styria, Austria
2002 – 2003 Studies, University Lund, Sweden
2001 – 2002 Diploma, Export and international business, University of Graz, Austria
1995 – 2000 Law studies, University of Graz, Austria

Publications

Particular risks in business practice relating to employment, social insurance and data protection law, Handbook for Management Liability in Practice, 2016, p. 460

Important new legislation regarding remuneration regulation in banks, ecolex, 2016, p. 192

Parental Employment Law Bill 2015, ecolex, 2016, p. 72

New legislation regarding Act on Temporary Work – New Duties for Temporary-Work Agencies and User Undertakings, ecolex, 2012, p. 999

The proposed new legislation regarding remuneration regulation in banks, ecolex, 2010, p. 977

New legislation processes for European financial markets, Anwaltsblatt 7/2005, S. 326


Memberships & Associations

Vienna Bar Association

Additional languages

English

Awards

JUVE Österreich 2024

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"oft empfohlen: „starker Litigator, sehr hohe Fachkompetenz und daher sehr kreativer Problemlöser“, "fundierte Kenntnisse, kurze Reaktionszeiten“, "strong litigator, very high level of expertise and therefore very creative problem solver", "in-depth knowledge, short response times" (Arbeitsrecht)

Chambers Europe 2024

"I am very satisfied with the wealth of experience and his extremely professional approach." (Employment) "We are very satisfied with his support and trust in his advice. He is very experienced and works efficiently." (Employment)

Legal 500 2024

Recommended - "Walter Pöschl - very good legal knowledge and understanding of the customers needs." (Employment) "... incredible expert when it comes to labour law issues (both collective and individual labor law)." (Employment)

Chambers Europe 2023

"Walter Pöschl has a fantastic mind and is very strategic, reflective, and pragmatic." (Employment)

Recommended - "His quick, precise, and relevant advice is much appreciated." (Employment) "He has the most strategic mind of all of the firms working with our company. He understands what result we want and he gets us there, whether it’s in negotiations with works councils or in organizing our working time and remuneration structure." (Employment)

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19 December 2024

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Frontiers - immigration update

23 May 2024

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Significant employment law changes concerning service sheets, multiple employment and trainings

11 March 2024
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