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Hazel Franke

Associate
About

Hazel Franke advises domestic and foreign companies and corporate groups on all aspects of employment and labour law.

She focuses in particular on contract law, employee protection law and works constitution law, as well as employment disputes and litigation. In addition, Hazel Franke frequently advises on corporate restructurings and all questions related to a reduction in force.

Areas of FocusEmployment
Professional QualificationsRechtsanwältin admitted with Hanseatische Rechtsanwaltskammer Hamburg

EXPERIENCE

  • Advising international technology companies on restructuring measures. 
  • Advising companies from all sectors on the drafting of employment contracts.
  • Advising employers on the termination of employment contracts including litigation and settlement negotiations.
  • Advising companies on ESG issues including occupational health and safety, new work, whistleblower protection.
  • Representing employers in court proceedings.
Languages
  • German
  • English
  • French
Education
  • Higher Regional Court of Hamburg, Second State Examination, 2021
  • University of Heidelberg, First State Examination, 2016

Prior Experience

  • Research Assistant at the Chair of Professor Dr. Markus Stoffels, University of Heidelberg, 2016-2019

Memberships and Affiliations

  • German-French Lawyers Association e.V.
  • German Labour Court Association e.V.

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