Katharina Schumann
Specialist lawyer in employment law, commercial and corporate law
Main practice:Katharina Schumann specialises primarily in employment law, but also practises in commercial and corporate law, as well as related matters under social security law.
She advises not only companies and start-ups, but also managing directors, board members, executives, employees and freelancers, providing comprehensive and practical guidance in each case. Clients benefit from many years of experience on ‘both sides’, clear strategies and solution-oriented advice of the highest standard, including in the following areas:
- Employment law: Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, remuneration models, written warnings, references and termination agreements; advising and representing clients in unfair dismissal proceedings or in disputes concerning bonuses and remuneration.
- Company law: Drafting and reviewing service and termination agreements; advice and representation in dismissal or termination negotiations, as well as on remuneration issues; advice and representation in shareholder disputes.
- Commercial law: Drafting and reviewing commercial agency agreements; advising and representing clients in disputes concerning termination and remuneration (commissions, compensation claims).
- Social security law: Advising and representing clients on matters relating to social security obligations (status determination proceedings for directors and freelancers), short-time working allowance.
Katharina Schumann offers the development of tailored and cost-effective solutions – from the initial consultation through to successful enforcement in court proceedings.
Professional Career:
- Studied at the University of Augsburg
- Legal clerkship at the OLG Nürnberg
- Admitted to the bar in 2010
- 2010–August 2025: Solicitor at Lehner und Kollegen
- Since September 2025: Solicitor at Weiss Walter Fischer-Zernin
Languages:
German, English
Contact:
Tel.: + 49 (89) 290 719 -54
E-Mail: k.schumann@rae-weiss.de
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