Focal Points
Co-determination and collective bargaining law
Works constitution law
Restructuring
Employment separation proceedings
Litigation
Employment data protection
Andre Gieseler is salary partner and business mediator at Littler in Hamburg, specializing in co-determination and works constitution law, litigation, and restructuring. Known for his meticulous approach, he develops legally sound and practical solutions for businesses and employers. As a judoka, he is accustomed to acting strategically and proactively even under pressure – qualities that define his role as a strategic sparring partner for his clients.
Languages: German, English
Career
Business mediator since 2023
Certified Employment Law Specialist since 2021
Lawyer at Jacobsen + Confurius, 2018–2021
Certified data protection officer (MGDS), 2018
Admitted to the bar in Hamburg, 2018
Education
Second state law examination at the Higher Regional Court of Schleswig-Holstein
Legal traineeship with employment law station in Schleswig-Holstein
Law studies and first state law examination at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Articles and entries
Blogpost
Works council remuneration and compliance - current and future legal situation
July 2024
- Andre Gieseler
On June 28, 2024, the Bundestag passed the legal clarification on works council remuneration by amending the Works Constitution Act. Although the new regulations will not yet come into force, this is a good opportunity to take another look at the correct procedure for calculating works council remuneration.
Blogpost
Termination without notice due to public disclosure of case files
April 2022
- Andre Gieseler
The disclosure of documents containing health data of other employees to the public entitles the employer to terminate the employment contract without notice.
Blogpost
Request for information and copies according to Art. 15 DSGVO
March 2022
- Andre Gieseler
The BAG has specified the requirements for an effective request for information and copies pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR. Our blog post summarizes the most important aspects of the ruling.