Volker Teigelkötter

Overview

Volker Teigelkötter advises clients on the entire spectrum of German and European labor and employment law. Volker counsels clients on all types of staff-related measures in connection with reorganizations (e.g., redundancy programs, plant closures, relocations, outsourcing, collective dismissals), as well as on individual dismissals for various reasons (e.g., compelling business needs, misconduct, poor performance). This includes representing clients before labor courts and during negotiations with work councils and trade unions. In addition, Volker focuses on employment contracts for senior executives, as well as bonus and incentive schemes.

Results

Advised a leading manufacturer of tooling machines on the relocation of part of its headquarter to Switzerland
Advised a US company on the acquisition and the post-merger integration of the beef snack business of a multinational company
Served as employment law counsel for a leading manufacturer of small arms in a matter related to serious offenses committed by a number of employees; work included counseling during internal investigations and employment litigation