Creative mind in employment law. Designer and problem solver for companies and executives.
With a clear eye for the essentials and great personal commitment, Jonathan Monz advances his clients’ concerns in a dedicated and targeted manner. He is particularly active in the field of employment law restructuring of companies and advising boards and top executives.
Another focus of his work is advising on employment law in M&A transactions. In doing so, he draws on many years of experience in a major international law firm and an international network.
Dear Jonathan, what does our promise “To make it simple, but significant” mean to you?
“My consulting approach never stops at the past, but is geared exclusively to the interests of the client. I don’t just focus on the individual problem, but pursue an overall strategic and holistic approach.
Well-trodden paths bore me – they often only serve the interests of our clients to a certain extent.”
Go beyond the ordinary.
Jonathan Monz attaches great importance to availability, especially in crisis situations. He is only satisfied when his clients are reassured and know that their concerns are in good hands.
Clients praise Jonathan Monz for his responsiveness.
Jonathan Monz provides responsive and emphatic advice – also with regard to the client’s internal processes
Jonathan Monz wants every client to feel comfortable even in crisis situations
Publications
Der Einbezug von ins Ausland entsandten Arbeitnehmern in die Sozialauswahl (BB 2014, 250)
Transformierende Überleitungsvereinbarungen als kollektiv-rechtliches Gestaltungsmittel beim Betriebsteilübergang (BB 2012, 1923)
Anm. zu EuGH Urt. V. 18.7.2017, C-566/15 – mitbestimmungsrechtliche Berücksichtigung von Arbeitnehmern im Ausland (zusammen mit P. Wendler, BB 2017, 1785)
A personal statement from Jonathan Monz
“I am only satisfied with myself and my advice when the client is happy.”
Quick to react. Goal-oriented and understandable consultant.
Goal-oriented advice for large and medium-sized companies with a focus on the essentials and what is wanted, without shying away from legal infighting. Breaking down complex stabilization and structuring options into options for action that the client can understand.
Advising companies and groups on restructuring projects
Advice on the conclusion and termination of employment and board relationships
Securing and optimizing the level of co-determination at company level
Advising groups and companies on works constitution law issues and disputes with the works council
Advising groups and companies on transactions
Processing and penalizing complex breaches of duty by employees
Vita
After various legal clerkships in Germany and abroad, lawyer since 2014; seven years with Freshfields in Düsseldorf; with Kümmerlein since 2021, partner since 2023.
Jonathan Monz is also a lecturer at jurgrad gGmbH (WWU Münster) and at the EBZ Business School (Bochum/Hamburg) as well as a sought-after lecturer on employment law topics.
Married, one son.
Languages
German
English
quotes from clients
"Extremely responsive"
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"outstanding support"
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"Excellent support!"
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