Dr. Cristina Baier
Employment Law &
Competence Experience Personal Advice
Companies and executives are my focus
As a specialist in employment law, I have advised corporations, SMEs and executives of all stripes for 20 years and have also worked in the international arena (USA, UK, CH & Spain).
Today, my clients benefit from this experience and knowledge gained on both the employers' and employees' side.
If you find yourself in a situation where it really matters to be advised well and appropriately, you have come to the right place.
My Core Business
Consulting of companies nationwide and internationally
With comprehensive expertise acquired in 19 years at large law firms, I now advise companies of all sizes – internationally operating corporations, SMEs and start-ups – in a personal and individual manner in complex individual cases and guide them through change processes.
I offer advice and support in:
- restructuring / operational change / M&A
- reconciliation of interests and social plan negotiations
- insolvency-related situations
- all labor law processes within the company
My work in the corporate sector also includes advice to, representation and training of works councils.
What matters to my corporate clients:
More than just expert advice
Of course, one can expect professional competence. Due to my many years of experience, specialization and regular training as a specialist lawyer, the highest quality of advice is guaranteed.
However, truly good employment law advice depends on more.
Practical. Economical. Real-life.
Legal advice to companies must primarily consider the economic side.
I spare you with long pages of legal tractates that only cost you time and money.
Instead, I put on the business glasses and jointly with you develop a tangible result that solves the situation in a practically reasonable way and works in the operational reality.
Especially in complex cases, it’s a delight to develop the most effective approach to achieve the desired result in a resourceful and creative way.
Holistic view
In most cases, it is also important to take a holistic view of the interests of all those involved – both the company and the people behind and affected by it.
Therefore, the „human and personal aspect“ of the consultation is also of importance, which requires sensitivity, social competence and situational awareness. By looking beyond the end of one’s nose, it is possible to achieve a comprehensive solution that goes above and beyond the legal issue.
Guiding Executives in Situations of Conflict:
I am particularly passionate about giving profitable guidance to managing directors, board members, C-suite and senior executives in challenging conflict situations as well as in all other employment law issues.
In doing so, I will represent your interests in the context of out-of-court contract and settlement negotiations as well as in court in all instances throughout Germany.
I support you in:
- Negotiation of termination agreements & severance packages
- Severance pay after termination
- Dismissal protection suits
- Redrafting of employment contracts and service agreements
- Conflicts of leadership and finding compromises
Advantages and benefits for my personal clients:
I know the other side perfectly well
Based on two decades of experience in employer representation at the top level of commercial enterprises, I know the typical procedures, can anticipate the course of the dispute and thus always be one step ahead. This has a favorable effect on negotiations and the final outcome.
We will not settle for less than what is possible.
Immediate Relief
Conflicts in the area of employment law always have a significant personal component. My first objective is to eliminate or prevent as many stress factors as possible at an early stage by taking the appropriate measures quickly and resolutely.
From the moment of assignment, I undertake all communication with your employer, thereby taking the strain off you. Also, unfair attacks and unrighteous procedures will be inhibited.
Clarity and Certainty
You will gain clarity and thus certainty about the legal situation and regain strength and ability to act.
Above all, you are no longer alone with the challenge. I am at your side taking care of the problem.
You need an ACE up your sleeve?
Complex case?
Surprising turn of events?
Unfair behavior?
I take on difficult cases with expertise and heart and soul. I enjoy „turning around“ unfair situations – and if necessary, I’ll bring out the hard stuff to achieve what’s best for you.
What my clients are saying:
”I am extremely grateful for Dr. Baier's support in negotiating my termination agreement. She stood in front of me when my employer put pressure on me. I gave her a free hand and trusted her strategy - and the agreement outcome was far better than I ever expected.
Senior Marketing ManagerConsulting Company
”Restructuring measures are never easy. Neither for the employees concerned nor for the management. Dr. Baier supported us in this process in a highly professional and competent manner, both professionally and personally.
CEOE-Mobility Technology Company
”The combination of professional expertise and humanity makes Dr. Baier a very special lawyer for me. She always stood by my side throughout the entire dismissal protection lawsuit and gave me a lot of security.
Medical ManagementSupra-regional Medical Care Center (MVZ)
”Dr. Baier supported me very effectively with her outstanding expertise during a challenging phase of professional reorientation. She was always right in her assessment of the situation and the possibilities that resulted.
CEOHuman Resources Services
About me
As an employment lawyer with heart and soul of 20 years – most recently as a partner in a large business law firm – I have followed my desire to be able to provide more individual advice by founding my own law firm.
Activities:
- Attorney at law and certified expert in employment law
- Lecturer for employment law at Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) Stuttgart
- Member of the examination board for admission as a specialist in employment law at the Stuttgart Bar Association
- Trainer for lawyers, works councils and HR managers (negotiation skills, communication psychology)
- Member of the Association of German Female Entrepreneurs VdU
Career:
- Since 2022 in own law firm for employment law
- 19 years of practice in employment law in two internationally operating commercial law firms (Luther, Menold Bezler)
- Study of law and doctorate at the Eberhard-Karls-University Tübingen
Moreover:
- Continuous advanced training as a specialist lawyer
- Training in NLP, coaching and communication
- fluent in German, English and Spanish
20
Years
of Employment Law in Stuttgart, nationwide and internationally
You will find my employment law office in the beautiful Lehenviertel district of Stuttgart:
Strohberg 16
70180 Stuttgart
Of course, I will also be happy to advise you on-site at your organization as well as by telephone and virtually.
"I have made law my profession because I love language and speech that are now my daily tools.
I'm a lawyer because I enjoy making the law work for people, not the other way around."
Here's how you can contact me:
Feel free to call me or send me an e-mail.
I look forward to you and your request!
