Law Podcast: Wolf Theiss Soundshot - Legal talks from Austria, the CEE and SEE region

Recovery of Ukraine: Resilience and regulation: Clinical trials in Ukraine’s pharmaceutical sector

In the second part of the latest episode of our Recovery of Ukraine series, podcast host Olga Ivanova is joined once again by Oleg Milchenko, LTO Chapter Lead at Roche Ukraine, to discuss the impact of war on clinical studies and patient care in Ukraine. The conversation centres on the disruption of international clinical trials, its implications for patient access to innovative treatments and Roche’s efforts to support individuals already enrolled in studies. Oleg also shares his views on the regulatory environment & market access in the pharmaceutical industry in Ukraine, in light of therapidly changing regulatory environment. Looking ahead, Oleg shares his perspective on the role of pharmaceutical companies in Ukraine’s post-war recovery, highlighting the importance of collaboration, adherence to international standards and long-term investment in healthcare innovation. The latest Soundshot episode is available on our website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music under the title Wolf Theiss Soundshot. For further information or tailored advice, please contact us at: soundshot@wolftheiss.com [soundshot@wolftheiss.com]

Karrierewege bei Wolf Theiss: Einblicke von unseren Konzipient:innen

In der neuen Folge unseres Soundshot-Podcasts spricht Fiona Altmann (Legal Recruiterin) mit dem Konzipienten:innen Lena Tautscher (Litigation) und Klemens Kendler (Corporate/M&A). Sie berichten über ihren bisherigen Karriereweg, schildern den Übergang vom Studium in die Praxis und geben Tipps für Berufseinsteiger:innen. Themen wie Verantwortung, Lernkurven und verbreitete Mythen rund um Großkanzleien werden ebenfalls aufgegriffen. Die Folge ist auf Deutsch verfügbar – auf unserer Website sowie bei Spotify, Apple Podcasts und Amazon Music unter dem Titel Wolf Theiss Soundshot. Für weitere Informationen oder individuelle Rückfragen erreichen Sie uns unter soundshot@wolftheiss.com [soundshot@wolftheiss.com].

Termination of employment by foreign employers in Austria

In this episode of Wolf Theiss Soundshot, Matthias Unterrieder and Sarah Haubmann discuss handling dismissal protection and choice of law clauses in Austria for foreign employers. They touch upon the complexities of dismissal protection for Austrian-based employees working for foreign employers and unpack recent Austrian Supreme Court rulings clarifying that dismissal protection only applies if the employee is part of an Austrian “business unit”. The episode also discusses considerations and risks for the choice-of-law clauses in Austrian employment contracts. The new Wolf Theiss Soundshot episode is available on our website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music under the title “Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcast”. For further information or tailored advice, please contact us at soundshot@wolftheiss.com [soundshot@wolftheiss.com]. *Court cases referenced in the episode: 9 ObA 94/24z, 8 ObA 59/24w, 8 ObA 34/14d.

Navigating legal and pharmaceutical challenges in Ukraine’s healthcare sector

Navigating legal and pharmaceutical challenges in Ukraine’s healthcare sector   In the latest episode of our Recovery of Ukraine podcast series, host Olga Ivanova speaks with Oleg Milchenko, LTO Chapter Lead at Roche Ukraine, about the evolving role of legal and compliance functions in the pharmaceutical sector during wartime.   Oleg outlines how the full-scale invasion of Ukraine reshaped his responsibilities and the broader pharmaceutical landscape. He highlights the challenges of maintaining global compliance standards under pressure and reflects on regional market differences. Drawing on lessons from neighbouring countries, he considers how these insights can support Ukraine’s recovery and help rebuild trust in its healthcare infrastructure.   The episode is available on our website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music under the title Wolf Theiss Soundshot.   For further information or tailored advice, please contact us at soundshot@wolftheiss.com [soundshot@wolftheiss.com].

Karrierewege bei Wolf Theiss: Insights von unseren Legal Trainees

In dieser Folge unseres Soundshot-Podcasts spricht Fiona Altmann (Legal Recruiterin bei Wolf Theiss) mit Julia Fandl und Viktoria Gruber über ihren Einstieg als Legal Trainees. Die beiden berichten, wie sie zu Wolf Theiss gekommen sind, welche Einblicke sie in den Praxisgruppen Corporate/M&A und Disputes (Construction) gewinnen und wie sich Studium und Trainee-Tätigkeit verbinden lassen. Sie sprechen über Lernkurven, Teamarbeit, den Unterschied zwischen Groß- und Kleinkanzlei und darüber, welche Fähigkeiten man als Trainee besonders entwickelt. Erfahren Sie, was praktische Erfahrung schon während des Studiums bedeutet – und was Julia und Viktoria an ihrer Rolle als Legal Trainees bei Wolf Theiss schätzen. Die neue Folge unseres Soundshot-Podcasts ist auf Deutsch verfügbar – auf unserer Website, bei Spotify, Apple Podcasts und Amazon Music unter dem Titel Wolf Theiss Soundshot. Für weitere Informationen oder individuelle Rückfragen erreichen Sie uns unter soundshot@wolftheiss.com [soundshot@wolftheiss.com]. CAREER PATHS AT WOLF THEISS: INSIGHTS FROM OUR LEGAL TRAINEES In this episode of our Soundshot podcast, Fiona Altmann (Legal Recruiter at Wolf Theiss) speaks with Julia Fandl and Viktoria Gruber about the start of their careers at Wolf Theiss as Legal Trainees. They share how they joined Wolf Theiss, the insights they have gained in the Corporate/M&A and Disputes (Construction) practice groups and how they combine their studies with their trainee work. Topics include steep learning curves, teamwork, the differences between international and boutique law firms and the skills trainees develop in practice. Find out why gaining practical experience during your studies can be a decisive advantage – and what Julia and Viktoria value most about being Legal Trainees at Wolf Theiss. The new episode of our Soundshot podcast is available in German – on our website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music under the title Wolf Theiss Soundshot. For further information or individual enquiries, please contact us at soundshot@wolftheiss.com [soundshot@wolftheiss.com]