Stephan Nitzl

Partner

Stephan Nitzl is a very pragmatic advisor.

— Client, Legal 500 EMEA 2021

Emailstephan.nitzl@dlapiper.com

Call+43 1 531 78 1981

Vienna

About

Areas of FocusEmployment

Professional QualificationsRechtsanwalt registered with Rechtsanwaltskammer Wien

EXPERIENCE

Stephan's experience includes advising on the liability of general managers and board members and representations in labour court proceedings.

Languages

Education

University of Graz, Mag. iur., 2003

Awards

"Stephan Nitzl and his team are very responsive to all legal issues with a broad expertise not only in legal matters but also in advising in difficult situations to navigate through, finding best solutions for client needs and still providing a value based viewpoint. " Client, Legal 500 2025
'‘I really appreciate the service that is provided. I work together with Stephan Nitzl who is an expert in labour law. He is a brilliant lawyer, very experienced, and he knows his business." Client, Legal 500 2025
"Stephan Nitzl provides practical on-the-spot advice, enabling quick decision making.“ Client, Legal 500 2024
"Stephan Nitzl and his team are providing superb services when it comes to employment and labour relations advice. Stephan’s knowledge encompasses local legal requirements, sectoral know-how, and an understanding of our needs as an international business in developing, maintaining, and operating processes that fit with our network-level systems and interests while fostering local law compliance.“ Client, Legal 500 2024
"Stephan Nitzl’s profound knowledge of local law is paired with an ability to communicate complex legal issues effectively and quickly and with a view to practical impact and ease of implementation. We particularly value his ability and willingness to deliver top-quality work product under time pressure.“ Client, Legal 500 2024
“Stephan Nitzl is a remarkable legal advisor who is well placed to advise on all aspects of employment law and labour relations. His advice does not lack granularity, when required, but remains succint, to-the-point and easy-to-digest. We value his ability to take ownership and manage litigious cases for and on our behalf.” Client, Legal 500 EMEA 2023
“Stephan Nitzl’s familiarity with our sector and industry, and his readiness to engage with the internal stakeholders of his clients across business functions, is truly unique in the profession.” Client, Legal 500 EMEA 2023
“Stephan Nitzl is a very pragmatic advisor.” Client, Legal 500 EMEA 2021
“Stephan Nitzl has years of experience in employment issues and is always able to contribute his valuable ideas when cases go difficult.” Client, Legal 500 EMEA 2020

Publications

In questions concerning employment law or the liability of general managers and members of the board, Stephan is regularly quoted in various publications.

Prior Experience

Before cooperation with DLA Piper, Stephan was a special advisor for EU and International Matters at the Ministry of Transport, Innovation & Technology. Following his graduation in 2003, he also worked as a University Assistant at the Institute for Austrian and European Public Law of the University of Graz.