Hans-Christian Ackermann | LUTHER Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

Hans-Christian Ackermann focuses on advising companies on all aspects of individual and collective employment law, particularly within the context of acquisitions, restructurings and outsourcing transactions, as well as with regard to company pension schemes. This includes conducting negotiations with works councils and trade unions. He further advises board members, managing directors and executive employees. He has extensive experience in both providing labor law advice on restructurings with his team and in supporting other legal service areas in the context of M&A transactions and other projects.

Employment Law

Hans-Christian Ackermann studied law at the Universities of Berlin and Cologne (Germany). His legal training at the Regional Court of Dusseldorf (Germany) included working for the Labour Court and the Higher Regional Court of Dusseldorf and for a renowned law firm in the USA. Hans-Christian Ackermann joined Luther's predecessor firm in 1993. He is a certified specialist in employment law. He is the author of various publications on labor law. In addition, Hans-Christian Ackermann lectures regularly on employment law topics at diverse seminars, conferences and training events on national and international level.

Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers – Deutschlands beste Anwälte 2017 bis 2020:
Listed in "Labor and Employment Law"
The Legal 500 (2010)
"Hans-Christian Ackermann convinces with his legal knowledge, experience and service quality."
PLC (2010 and 2011):
Listed in "Labour and employee benefits".
Practical Law (Multi-Juristdictional Guide 2012/13):
Listed in "Employment and Employee Benefits".

Arjo Deutschland GmbH: comprehensive employment law advice in connection with various restructuring measures and negotiations with the works council
Amazon Fulfillment Germany GmbH: on-going advice, litigation
ZTE Services Deutschland GmbH: employment law advice during restructuring
Makita Werkzeug GmbH: employment law advice, litigation and various restructuring measures
Palfinger Platforms GmbH: on-going advice on all matters pertaining to employment law
Dr. Hahn GmbH & Co. KG: assistance with and coordination of foreign cases, amongst other things
Calvin Klein Germany / Tommy Hilfiger Group: employment law advice in connection with the integration of Calvin Klein
Enovos International S. A. / bayernets GmbH: advice on the intended acquisition of Ferngas Nordbayern GmbH
Advice to and representation of a logistics company operating internationally in connection with various disputes regarding works constitution law issues and proceedings before the arbitration committee
Employment law advice during various privatisations, including negotiating respective collective bargaining agreements
Employment law advice during various restructuring measures of a company operating worldwide in the automotive industry, including conducting negotiations with regard to a reconciliation of interests and social compensation plan
Advice to various international groups (Telefonica, Gamesa, and Heineken, amongst others) on how to organise share plans