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Dr. Tobias Brinkmann

Partner

Certified Employment Law Specialist

Frankfurt/Main

Brinkmann

Dr. Tobias Brinkmann is a partner and specialist lawyer for employment law at Littler in Frankfurt. He advises companies comprehensively on individual and collective employment law, supports restructurings and employment law issues in the context of transactions (M&A). Thanks to his extensive international experience with a focus on Asia and the USA, particularly in cross-border projects, he develops tailor-made, pragmatic solutions with strategic vision and a strong commercial understanding. Clients appreciate his analytical strength, his ability to quickly grasp complex issues and his empathetic and solution-oriented consulting style. Dr. Brinkmann is a forward-looking and reliable partner who provides clarity and guidance even in challenging situations.

Languages: German, English

Focal points

  • Transactional Support, Due Diligence, and Contract Drafting in the Context of Sale and Merger Processes

  • Restructuring; Collective Labour Law Issues and Works Council Matters

  • Advising on All Aspects of Individual Employment Law, Contract Drafting, Litigation, and Representation of Executive Personnel

Career

  • Partner at Lupp + Partner, Practice Lead for Employment, 2023 – 2025

  • Counsel at Herbert Smith Freehills for labor law, 2015 - 2023

  • Associate at DLA Piper for labor law, 2015

  • Associate at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP for Leveraged Finance, 2012 – 2014

  • Admission to the bar, 2012

Education

  • Certified Employment Law Specialist

  • Legal traineeship at te LG Wiesbaden, 2010 – 2012

  • Studied law at the University of Trier until 2008