3 Best Employment Lawyers in Cologne

“Thomas Klaes is a specialist lawyer in labour law with over 26 years of experience. He completed his law studies with an elective subject in labour law at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University. He provides comprehensive guidance to clients both outside and during legal proceedings at all German labour courts. Thomas Klaes has been a licensed lawyer since 1998. He also advises his clients regarding conflict resolution in the workplace and disputes about mutual rights and obligations. In collective employment law, Thomas Klaes acts as a legal expert per Section 80, Paragraph 3 of the Works Constitution Act. They represent employers in labor court disputes with employees in all labor court instances. Thomas advises on legal matters affecting 46 million employees and over 3.5 million companies that must comply with labour law. Thomas accepts appointments over video conference, offering flexible options for clients' convenience. Get a free initial assessment.”

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“Franziska Hasselbach completed her law studies at the Universities of Regensburg, Cologne and Bergen (Norway). She handles issues related to the termination of the employment relationship. She speaks English, French, and Norwegian. The lawyers at Kanzlei Hasselbach provide competent and committed advice on family and employment law. The team offers their clients comprehensive and personal support. Their specialist lawyers for labour law are characterised by their negotiation skills and confidence. By constantly attending relevant training courses and conferences, they ensure they are always up to date with the continually evolving legislation and case law in labour law. The firm offers online and telephone advice on labour and family law. They have offices in Cologne, Bonn and Frankfurt.”

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“Arnd Potratz has been a specialist lawyer for labour law since 2000. He completed his studies at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University. Arnd and his staff help employers, employees, and HR departments nationwide in all matters of employment law. He also supports managing directors and board members in disputes with shareholders. Arnd Potratz represents his clients nationwide in all labour courts, state labour courts, and the Federal Labor Court. The firm draws up employment contracts for managing directors, senior employees, and board members and advises on disputes with shareholders, particularly in the case of an impending or already completed dismissal, termination, or a termination agreement to be negotiated. They clarify questions regarding entitlement to unemployment benefits and avoiding problems with waiting periods. The firm has branches in Cologne and Siegburg.”

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