Related Professionals: Jan Weißgerber

Global law firm Reed Smith is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Marc Spielberger to its labour and employment group in Munich. Marc joins the firm from the Munich office of Beiten Burkhardt.

Marc advises a range of clients from various industries on all labour and employment law issues and counts global leading businesses as well as medium-sized companies as his clients.

Reed Smith has continued its growth in Germany and the Munich based team has grown from 18 to 34 lawyers in the past five years. Marc’s arrival brings the labour and employment team to five lawyers, including two partners and three associates.

Tom Ince, partner and deputy practice group leader for the firm’s labour and employment group, commented:
“We’re seeing a greater number of international projects from our global clients and we are working to grow across Europe in response to this thriving demand. We work as a global team to provide seamless advice across our platform. Marc has a strong reputation in the industry and we’re looking forward to welcoming him to the team.”

Jan Weißgerber, partner in Reed Smith’s Labour and Employment Group, commented:
“Germany is Europe’s largest economy and is a key market for the firm. Marc has a strong reputation in the industry and his arrival will further strengthen our existing client offering. We’re looking forward to welcoming Marc to the team.”

Stefan Kugler, partner and office managing partner of the firm’s Munich office, commented:
“Our Munich office is a hub for many of our international colleagues requiring support for international and local German clients and we expect our growth to continue, across our contentious and non-contentious practices here.”

Marc commented:
“I’m looking forward to joining Reed Smith. As a global law firm, it offers a unique platform for all domestic and international needs of my clients and an ideal environment to further develop my international practice.”

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