A&O Shearman acts in large transformation projects and restructurings, which extends to advising on compensations. Experienced employment lawyer Markulf Behrendt is at the helm of the practice, offering clients a range of expertise in restructuring and compliance issues. Sebastian Schulz is a key pillar in the group’s involvement in negotiations with works councils, and fronts the group’s growing activity in international internal investigations. Former key partner Thomas Ubber left the firm at the end of April 2025 to set up a new firm, Ubber Labour & Law.
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Kernmandanten
- Central Group
- PAI Partners
- Schumacher Group
- DB Cargo AG
- Wabtec / Stemmann-Technik GmbH
- A.P. Moller Maersk
- Teradyne
- Mizuho Bank Ltd., London
- Dossche Mills N.V.
- Amedes Medizinische Dienstleistungen GmbH
Highlight-Mandate
Advised Central Group on all employment law issues in connection with the acquisition of the business operations of the KaDeWe Group, including negotiations on the reconciliation of interests and social plan.
Advised Stemmann-Technik on a restructuring with associated staff reductions, including conducting negotiations on reconciliation of interests and social compensation plans.
Advised Dossche Mills on a carve-out of shareholder-managing director supply liabilities in the takeover of the German mill Rüningen.
Praxisleitung
Markulf Behrendt
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Peter Wehner; Sebastian Schulz