Designing and optimizing modern remuneration systems is one of our law firm’s core advisory areas. Through our Practice Group “Compensation & Benefits”, we pool our expertise to provide clients with practical, hands-on advice on all aspects of remuneration.
We combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of human resources management and business economics. Together with you, we develop tailored solutions that not only comply with the wide range of legal requirements but also keep your strategic objectives firmly in view. Another key focus of our advisory work is the systematic job classification of employees and executives within remuneration structures – particularly in the complex interplay between collective bargaining agreements, works council co-determination rights, regulatory requirements, and the individual drafting of employment and service agreements. Our clients include medium-sized enterprises as well as international corporations and regulated entities – such as banks and insurance companies – where we take full account of the stringent statutory remuneration requirements (in particular, Section 25a of the German Banking Act (Kreditwesengesetz – KWG) and the Remuneration Ordinance for Institutions (Institutsvergütungsverordnung)).
Our range of services within the “Compensation & Benefits” Practice Group includes:
- Development, analysis, and optimization of modern remuneration models, considering current market trends and statutory requirements
- Legally sound implementation of remuneration systems, including bonus schemes, benefits, grading models, and long-term incentive plans
- Drafting and negotiation of works agreements, particularly relating to variable remuneration components and company benefits
- Preparation and review of employment contracts as well as amendment and supplemental agreements relating to remuneration
- Advice on job classification and the structuring of employee groups within existing and new remuneration systems
- Assistance during regulatory audits and support in dealing with supervisory requirements (e.g. Institutsvergütungsverordnung, remuneration policies)
- Representation in labor court proceedings and out-of-court disputes relating to remuneration matters
Practical, legally sound, future-oriented: Thanks to our interdisciplinary collaboration, we deliver sustainable solutions for your remuneration practice.
Get in touch with us – our Practice Group “Compensation & Benefits” will support you in leveraging remuneration as a strategic driver of business success.
Our Team: Dr. Falko Daub, Dr. Thorben Klopp
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