Rankings
In its latest 2024 edition, the respected legal magazine JUVE ranks our firm among the top three employment law practices in Austria (Group 2).
“This long-established boutique is an institution in labour and employment law. Competitors describe it as ‘very service-oriented’ and large firms recommend it with pleasure in cases of conflicts of interests. The lawyers predominantly represent employers and managers.“
Helmut Preyer: Described by a client as “very knowledgeable, committed labour lawyer”, very experienced litigator”, “very competent colleague”, “extremely fair and honest opponent, top lawyer” according to a competitor.
Gerald Burgstaller: “Goes all out for his clients yet still very pleasant to work with”, “very competent and pleasant” according to a competitor.
Birgit Vogt-Majarek (ranking in her previous firm): “high know-how, substantial and longtime expertise, outcome-oriented approach”, “great labour lawyer, very experienced”, “good comprehension of international correlations”, according to a competitor.
Strengths: “Excellent links to a network of international labour law specialists from other firms, and also regularly represent foreign-based clients.”
In 2025, as in previous years, Chambers (Volume 1) ranked Helmut Preyer and Gerald Burgstaller among Austria’s best employment lawyers (Band 1):
“Experienced practitioner Helmut Preyer is an excellent adviser for clients seeking comprehensive employment law advice. While mostly known for advising on complex termination cases, he also assists with the employment law aspects of transactions, including mass dismissals and negotiations with works councils and trade representatives. Helmut Preyer complements his practice with expertise in bonus payment issues, social plans and remuneration structures. His client list includes companies as well as C-suite employees.”
“Gerald Burgstaller is held in high esteem for his breadth of expertise and coverage of all matters related to employment law, assisting with social plans, business transfers and working time arrangements, as well as pension issues. He is also frequently sought after for his prowess in handling litigation.“
“Birgit Vogt-Majarek (Band 3) assists Austrian and international clients with matters including restructurings, remuneration and company pension schemes and terminations. She frequently represents employers in connected litigation. She joined Burgstaller & Preyer from SCHIMA MAYER STARLINGER in October 2024.”
Furthermore, our firm was once again listed (in Band 2) as one of the country’s leading labour and employment law practices:
“Burgstaller & Preyer regularly handles contentious and non-contentious matters for investors, startups and financial institutions, representing both corporations and CEOs. The law firm demonstrates excellent capabilities in advising on employment matters pertaining to M&A transactions and downsizing projects. Additionally, clients benefit from the team’s expertise in employee dismissals of senior management, the implementation of new human resource management tools and data protection, as well as working-from-home guidelines. Burgstaller & Preyer is well placed to assist with proceedings across all court levels.“
The latest 2025 edition of Legal 500 again lists our practice as one of the top employment law specialists in Austria (in Tier 1) :
“Employment boutique Burgstaller & Preyer Rechtsanwälte GmbH fis highly competent in work surrounding reorganisations, staff secondments, collective bargaining agreements, and working time models. The practice is co-headed by the experienced litigator Helmut Preyer and Gerald Burgstaller, who handles co-determination rights, remuneration topics, and discrimination matters. Patricia Burgstaller‘s recent work highlights include advice on the closure of a production side and employment aspects of restructuring measures in the defence sector. Dominik Stella left the firm in August 2024, while Birgit Vogt-Majarek arrived in October 2024 from Schima Mayer Starlinger Rechtsanwälte GmbH.“
Apart from that Legal 500 ranks Helmut Preyer again as a member of the “Hall of Fame” (“The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.”) gelistet.
The latest ranking published by Austria’s leading business magazine, Trend, in 2025 places Helmut Preyer among the country’s top four employment lawyers.
Helmut Preyer has been honored by Handelsblatt as Lawyer of the Year 2024 in the area of Labor and Employment Law.
Helmut Preyer, Gerald Burgstaller, Birgit Vogt-Majarek und Patricia Burgstaller have been honoued 2025 by Handelsblatt als Best Lawyers in the area of Labor and Employment Law.