Dr. Christoph Abeln

We work nationwide in employment law.

We exclusively advise and represent executives, managing directors and board members on concluding, modifying and terminating mana­gement contracts. Due to our specialisation you do not have to worry about any conflict of interests because of any employer dependency. We are independent, persistent and consistent when representing your interests.

As our client you can expect highly q­ualified expert advice and committed representation of your interests above and beyond the usual. Thanks to our nationwide presence, we know the specifics of different companies and sectors.

Every lawyer in the ABELN office is an expert in employment law. We regularly publish selected client queries in specialised press and printed media.

Areas of Expertise

• Drafting and termination of employm­ent contracts for Executives, Managing Directors and Members of the Executive Board

• Directors’, board members’ and managers’ liability­

• Advising Executives in stipulating employ­ment separation agreements, agreements regarding part-time employment prior to retirement, early retirement settlements and status agreements

• Advising the Representative Committee of Executive Employees

• (Employment) Laws for Chief Physicians and Senior Physicians at Hospitals

• Advice for all queries regarding Works’ Council Constitution, representation at arbitration committees, management of reconciliation of interest negotiations and redundancy programme negotiations­