Nicolaus
Mels-Colloredo

Even before the EU Pay Transparency Directive has been transposed into national law, there’s already a stir: Is a bureaucratic monster looming? Will everyone soon know what others earn? In GEWINN, Nicolaus Mels-Colloredo and Brigitte Zweng explain what the reality is and how companies should prepare. WHAT THE NEW WAGE…

PHH Rechtsanwält:innen provided comprehensive legal counsel to the shareholders of SQUER in connection with Sophora Unternehmerkapital’s investment. This engagement underscores the business law firm’s strong expertise in complex private equity transactions in the technology sector. SQUER was founded in 2019 and has since grown into one of Austria’s leading technology…

Handelsblatt has once again searched for the best law firms and lawyers throughout Austria, and we are delighted to be represented again this year – with four partners! Stefanie Werinos : Public Economic Law Rainer Kaspar (mentioned twice): Mergers and Acquisitions & Corporate Law Wolfram Huber : Banking & Finance…

The EU Wage Transparency Directive is intended to make it easier for employees to obtain information about comparable salaries. Violations can result in fines of up to 60,000 euros. What wage transparency means for companies and employees. By Franziska Zoidl For two years, the social partners have been negotiating the…

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 Administrative Law And Public Sector: Stefanie Werinos, & Theresa Karall Commercial, Corporate And M&A: Rainer Kaspar & Philip Rosenauer…

We are delighted that PHH Attorneys-at-Law has once again been recognized in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2026 ranking. We are very pleased with this recognition and see it as a confirmation of our commitment to delivering excellent legal advice. Our partners were also individually ranked: Wolfram Huber – Banking…

Legal. In 2026, new laws will come into force that will bring more control for companies, but also more protection for employees – and which could lead to more frequent court cases. Educational leave will be abolished, additional income from minor work will be restricted, and partial retirement will be…

From next year, new rules will apply to freelance service contracts – such as notice periods and the option of collective agreements. An overview of the opportunities and obstacles. From 1 January 2026, people who enter into a so-called freelance employment relationship will have more rights. While the regulations on…

From 1 January, stricter rules will apply to unemployed people. Only certain groups will be allowed to earn a small amount of extra income. What to do now. From 1 January 2026, anyone receiving unemployment benefit or emergency assistance will no longer be allowed to earn additional income up to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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