Dr. Marcus Michels - Mütze Korsch Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

Mütze KorschRechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbHDr. Marcus MichelsLocation: KölnE-Mail: michels@mkrg.comSpecialisedLabour lawCurriculum Vitae■ 1995-2000 Lawyer at Leinen & Derichs, Köln (from 1999 partner)■ 2000 Partner in PriceWaterhouseCoopers Veltins –from Nov 2003 named Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH■ Since July 2004 Partner in Mütze Korsch Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbHExpertiseDr. Michels is a partner in the firm. He is a specialist lawyer in labour law and responsible for the labour law team in the Cologneoffice. His practice includes all areas of labour law. He primarily advises companies but also directors, managers and employees.Dr. Michels particularly focuses on:■ negotiation of agreements on the reconciliation of interests and social compensation plans■ outsourcing and business transfers■ business transfer related advice concerning labour law issues■ liquidations■ collective agreements for individual companies■ support in elections to works councils■ drafting and negotiating company deals■ negotiation of employment-, manager- and director contracts■ employment disputes (protection against dismissal, wage claims)■ permanent advice to companies on employment and works constitution related mattersHe has expertise on litigation before all civil courts. Since 1998 he is a registered lawyer to the OLG Köln where he frequently takesover litigation for companies and individuals.Memberships■ German Lawyers´ Association (DAV)■ Cologne Lawyers´ Association (KAV)■ Association of specialist lawyers in labour lawLanguages■ German■ EnglishPublications■ Michels, source of information in the method of recruitment in the private sector of the economy.■ Boudon / Michels M., lawyers´ paperback law, Otto-Schmidt publishing■ Michels, cooperation in: Beck´sches lawyers´ guide, C.H. Beck, 2004

■ Michels, cooperation in: Large commentary on labor law, German Lawyer Publishing, 2005Presentations■ German Lawyers´ Academy; training for specialist lawyers■ IIR Seminars: Restructuring of companies■ IHK Telecommuting job