The managerial function, whether as managing director, board member or supervisory board member, is not only associated with a great deal of entrepreneurial freedom and freedom of action, but also with great responsibility. In the worst-case scenario, the actions of decision-makers can result in complex liability proceedings with far-reaching consequences. Our lawyers specializing in Director and officer liability will help you to minimize liability risks by taking precautionary measures and will support you with legal expertise and economic understanding in every legal challenge relating to your managerial function.
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Our expertise in Director and officer liability
Director and officer liability is a cross-sectional matter that covers various legal aspects - from corporate and civil law to Employment, Labor and Human Resources law to (administrative) criminal law and tax law. Our lawyers have in-depth expertise and many years of experience in the area of Director and officer liability;
We offer comprehensive advice on all aspects of Director and officer liability and, as part of our work, attach great importance to working with our clients to implement risk minimization measures tailored to the respective function and the specific company - be it by taking out D&O insurance or implementing tailor-made organizational precautions in the company. This is because the liability of management bodies not only affects them personally, it can also have serious consequences for the company. Appropriate protection through D&O insurance and a legally compliant and up-to-date organizational structure are therefore essential.
Our specialization is also underpinned by a specialist seminar on Director and officer liability, which we have been holding for over ten years in cooperation with a well-known publishing house in Vienna - with participants from companies of all sizes and from a wide range of industries.
From Compliance to damages
Our range of services includes general legal advice on liability issues and preventive measures as well as out-of-court representation of managers and/or companies in the clarification of employment, liability and compliance-relevant facts and claims. We also represent managers and companies in employment, Labor and Human Resources litigation in damages proceedings in connection with liability claims or in the enforcement of coverage claims against D&O insurers.
Your contacts for risk avoidance
Legal clarity and targeted precautions not only serve to protect the company and its executives from liability, but also as a basis for entrepreneurial freedom of action. Whether preventive legal advice or litigation - GIBEL ZIRM attorneys at law will accompany you in legally sensitive situations and offer you many years of practical experience and sound knowledge both in avoiding liability and in defending against or enforcing liability claims. Contact us today and tell us about your case.
