Dr. Benjamin Durst
Associate
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern
Biography
Dr. Benjamin Durst is an associate in Baker McKenzie's Frankfurt office and member of the German Labor Law Practice Group. Prior to joining the Firm, he studied at the University of Wuerzburg, where he passed his First State Exam. After graduation, Benjamin worked as a research assistant at the legal chair of civil law, labor law and civil procedural law, and received a doctorate from the University of Wuerzburg. During this period, he also worked as a legal employee in a company in Wuerzburg. Benjamin spent his legal traineeship in the jurisdiction of the Higher Regional Court Bamberg and passed his Second State Exam in 2021. As part of his legal traineeship, he worked inter alia for a boutique law firm specializing in employment law in Frankfurt.
Practice Focus
Benjamin advises domestic and international clients on all labor and employment law-related matters, such as terminations and drafting employment contracts. He also counsels companies on mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations and works council issues, as well as on the compliant use of external workforce. Benjamin also represents companies in labor court proceedings in Germany.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- German Bar Association - Member
- Frankfurt Bar Association - Member
- Juristen ALUMNI Wuerzburg e.V. - Member
Admissions
- Germany (2021)
Education
- Higher Regional Court of Bamberg (Assessor Exam) (2021)
- University of Würzburg (Dr. iur.) (2020)
- University of Würzburg (Referendar Exam) (2014)
Languages
- English
- French
- German
Geschäftsführer: Dr. Alexander Wolff, Dr. Oliver Socher, Dr. Christian Vocke
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern is registered with the Local Court of Frankfurt/Main (registered seat) HRB 123975. It is associated with Baker & McKenzie International, a Verein organized under the laws of Switzerland.