Nicolaus
Mels-Colloredo

Partner

Career & skills

Nicolaus Mels-Colloredo primarily works in the area of transactions as well as individual and collective labor law cases. His main focus lies in advising clients on M\&A transactions, labor law issues related to company transactions or restructurings, and negotiations with works councils and trade unions. Additionally, he is expanding his expertise in the area of the Settlement and Residence Act as well as the Foreign Employment Act, thereby enhancing PHH Attorneys-at-Law’s range of legal services in important fields.

Nicolaus has been a lawyer since 2009 and has been a partner at PHH Attorneys-at-Law ever since.

He speaks German, English, and French.

What motivates me:
The enjoyment of diverse challenges, connecting with people, and achieving goals through unconventional solutions.

If I hadn’t become a lawyer, I would be:
A music producer.

My three greatest passions:
Music, sports, and family.

News.

24. November 2025

PHH advises Heilmoor Neydharting GmbH on the acquisition of an Upper Austrian company

PHH Rechtsanwält:innen provided legal advice to Heilmoor Neydharting GmbH on the acquisition of an Upper Austrian company, including its over 30,000-year-old “Heilmoor” (healing moor). Research has shown that flowers, herbs, grasses, and other plants have been deposited in the Neydharting therapeutic moor for at least 30,000 years. This moor was…

11. September 2025

PHH x GO2CONSULT | Bubbles above the rooftops of Vienna

PHH Rechtsanwält:innen and GO2CONSULT hosted an exclusive rooftop event. With a fine selection of French and Austrian sparkling wines accompanied by exquisite amuse-bouches, guests had the opportunity to engage in personal conversations and establish valuable contacts. In a relaxed atmosphere above the rooftops of Vienna, many inspiring encounters and stimulating…

7. July 2025

Work meets vacation

From vacation apartments to beach cafés—the Telework Act makes it possible to work from anywhere. But what does labor law say about workations? There are no longer any limits to the world of work: since January 1, 2025, employees have been allowed to do their office work practically anywhere. This…

15. January 2025

PHH advises ATG Entertainment on New Musical Theater in Vienna

Launch of Austria’s Largest Privately Financed Theater Project City Councilor Peter Hanke, Vienna Chamber of Commerce President Walter Ruck, and Dr. Kurt Gollowitzer (CEO of Wien Holding) joined Joachim Hilke (CEO of ATG Entertainment Europe) to unveil the new musical venue “Theater im Prater.” Legal counsel for ATG Entertainment on…

3. April 2024

HR conference “TalentForum”

Circle April 11 in red for the TalentForum at Le Méridien Vienna – a must for anyone who wants to be at the forefront of the world of employee recruitment and employer branding. Nicolaus Mels-Colloredo, PHH Partner and expert in employment law, will be presenting exciting insights in his lecture…

3. April 2024

Legal500 Ranking 2024

Great news! Our team has once again been recognized in this year’s Legal500 ranking for its outstanding performance in various areas! A huge round of applause goes to: Banking & Finance: Wolfram Huber & Lisa Urbas Administrative Law And Public Sector: Stefanie Werinos, Sandra Kasper & Theresa Karall Commercial, Corporate…

6. October 2020

COVID-19: Keyfakten zur Corona-Kurzarbeit

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PHH Factsheet Corona Ersatz Epidemiegesetz Wien

16. April 2020

COVID-19: Ersatz Epidemiegesetz Wien

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COVID-19: Ersatz Epidemiegesetz Tirol

16. April 2020

COVID-19: Ersatz Epidemiegesetz Tirol

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Corona Call für Unternehmen

14. April 2020

Täglicher Corona-Call

Die Corona-Pandemie stellt Unternehmen vor besondere Herausforderungen. Zu den wirtschaftlichen Einbußen kommt die rechtliche Unsicherheit. Ständig ändern sich die Rahmenbedingungen, werden nachjustiert oder verworfen. Keine Sorge, wir bei PHH Rechtsanwält:innen haben den Durchblick und lassen Sie nicht alleine. Als führende Rechtsberater geben wir Ihnen die Möglichkeit, sich in einem persönlichen…

14. April 2020

COVID-19: Keyfakten zur Corona-Kurzarbeit

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PHH Factsheet Kinderbetreuung

14. April 2020

COVID-19: Kinderbetreuung & Arbeitsrecht

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Competencies.

What others say.

Legal 500

2022

“Broad expertise on different industries, and domains, good teamwork among the members of PHH.”

Legal 500

2022

“The team provides excellent all around 360° regulatory assistance from legal, financial and advisory perspectives to their clients.”