Cerha Hempel Appoints Maria Schedle to Lead Employment Law Practice From Dec. 15

1 articles · Updated · leadersleague.com · Nov 9

Maria Schedle will take over Cerha Hempel’s employment law practice on Dec. 15, marking the Austrian firm’s leadership change in the team.
Christopher Peitsch’s October 2026 departure triggered the transition, with Schedle named as his successor two months later.
Schedle joins from specialist employment boutique Engelbrecht, where she is currently a partner, bringing that experience into Cerha Hempel’s practice.
The move opens a new phase for Cerha Hempel’s employment law team as the firm resets leadership after Peitsch’s exit.

Sources

With the former head launching a rival practice, can Cerha Hempel maintain its dominance in high-stakes M&A labour negotiations?

What hidden strategy drove a legacy Austrian law firm to replace its outgoing employment head with a niche boutique scholar?

1 total