Podcasts
Conflicts of interest in the procurement procedure
Conflicts of interest in the procurement procedure In this episode of our Vergaberecht podcast, Manfred Essletzbichler and Ingrid Makarius discuss the topic of conflicts of interest in public procurement procedures. Starting from the legal basis of the conflict of interest and the group of persons covered by the regulation, they discuss measures to prevent or […]...
Corporate sustainability obligations – Deep dive into the draft directive
Episode 2 This episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcast is the second installment of a new podcast series on the topic of corporate sustainability obligations. In the first episode, our Corporate/M&A experts Martina Edlinger and Jana Landhäußer gave a brief overview of the development of and the current corporate sustainability obligations. The second episode […]...
Corporate sustainability obligations – current developments and challenges
Corporate sustainability obligations – current developments and challenges The current episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot podcast introduces a new series, which will address the latest developments of the proposed EU Directive on corporate sustainability obligations. The Directive is anticipated to place due diligence obligations along the entire supply chain with regard to human rights […]...
Female Leaders in International Arbitration: Practical Advice and Shared Perspectives
In our newest edition of Wolf Theiss Soundshot, international arbitration specialist Sofia Kovačević from Wolf Theiss Vienna is joined by two guest speakers, International Arbitration Partner from Hanotiau & Van Den Berg, Iuliana Iancu, and Deputy Counsel at the ICC International Court of Arbitration Dimitra Tsakiri. Their discussion centers around their experiences within the field […]...
Parental part-time: effects on all-inclusive salaries
In this episode, Matthias Unterrieder and Dorothea Arlt discuss the intricacies of calculating reduced all-inclusive salaries during parental part-time, in light of two recent decisions by the Austrian Supreme Court. SUMMARY What is an all-inclusive salary? An all-inclusive salary is a type of lump-sum compensation for an employee that is meant to cover all of […]...
Rights and obligations in connection with rent indexation
Rights and obligations in connection with rent indexation In this episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot podcast, our two real estate law experts Marion Schimböck and Elisabeth Werginz take a closer look at rent indexation in relation to the current inflation rate in Austria. The majority of tenancy agreements contain value adjustment clauses that entitle […]...
What is so special about “special services”?
What is so special about “special services”? + Update on the threshold regulation. In this episode of our Vergaberecht podcasts, Silvia Feßl and Johann Hwezda from our public procurement team discuss “special services” in the sense of public procurement law. For these services, which concern such diverse areas as culture, health, and national defense, there […]...
Redundancies: Tips & Tricks
In this episode of our Arbeitsrecht podcast, Ralf Peschek and Isabel Firneis dive into the complex topic of staff reductions and social plan negotiations in Austria. They discuss how a restructuring process is usually structured and which factors drive the timeline and costs. They also share tips and tricks from their practical experience, including an […]...
Understanding Austria’s new Whistleblower Protection Act
The new Whistleblower Protection Act entered into force in Austria on 25 February 2023. In this episode of our Arbeitsrecht Podcast, Anna Schwamberger and Magdalena Ziembicka highlight key elements of the new law and clarify common misconceptions. What is the law about? Austrian companies with 50 or more employees are obliged to set up internal […]...
Ordering principle (‘Bestellerprinzip’) – Who benefits from it? Who does it harm? Upheaval in the Austrian real estate market?
Ordering principle (‘Bestellerprinzip’) – Who benefits from it? Who does it harm? Upheaval in the Austrian real estate market? In this episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcast, real estate law experts Partner Birgit Kraml and Partner Peter Oberlechner discuss the ordering principle (‘Bestellerprinzip’) and the letting of residential property in the Austrian market together […]...
What Romania’s renewables market tells us about the present and future of sustainable energy
Renewables expert and Managing Partner of the firm’s Bucharest office Bryan W. Jardine takes a deep look into Romania’s renewable energy market with Mr. James Colter Eadie, who is the Founder and CEO of Jade Power Trust. Bryan and James discuss the historic subsidies that were granted to renewable energy investors in Romania between 2012 […]...
Thresholds changes and obligation for publishing expert opinions, studies and surveys in Austria
Thresholds changes and obligation for publishing expert opinions, studies and surveys in Austria In this new episode of our Vergaberecht podcast, Dominik König and Klara Fuchs from our Public Procurement practice outline important changes in the area of public procurement law that came into force in 2023: The Threshold regulation, introduced in Austria in the […]...