Dr Kara Preedy LL.M. lic.dr.
Attorney
Certified Employment Law Specialist
Partner

KLIEMT.Arbeitsrecht
Monbijouplatz 10 A
10178 Berlin
T +49 (0) 30 887154-0
F +49 (0) 30 887154-20
E kara.preedy@kliemt.de
Kara Preedy advises national and international companies in virtually all areas of individual and collective employment law as well as in corporate transactions. She has extensive experience in restructuring and operational changes as well as in the context of high-level exits. Kara also focuses her practice on the design and implementation of working conditions, particularly remuneration models and compliance systems. Kara regularly gives lectures and seminars in Germany and abroad on issues of German and European labor law.

„She adds value to an organisation and supports us as a client in a very professional manner. Her personality and her ability to understand business needs are also great assets.“
Chambers Europe 2024

Languages


  • German
  • English
  • French

References


  • Listed, The Legal 500 EMEA Guide, Recognized Individuals, Employment, 2023
  • Recommended by Chambers and Partners as one of the leading employment lawyers in Germany since 2016
  • JUVE lists her among the leading employment lawyers in Germany since 2012
  • „She has a perfect understanding of the employment law environment and business needs in that regard.“, „She adds value to an organisation and supports us as a client in a very professional manner. Her personality and her ability to understand business needs are also great assets.“
    (Chambers Europe 2024)
  • „Neben der fachlichen Kompetenz ist die Zusammenarbeit auf menschlicher Ebene sehr angenehm. Der nette Umgang ist für uns auch bei unseren Verhandlungen mit Betriebsräten und Gewerkschaften sehr wichtig.“, „Pragmatisch, nah am Kunden – Einsatzstärke, fokussiert – gutes Verständnis, wie HR in der Praxis funktioniert, unprätentiös.“
    (The Legal 500 2024)
  • Who’s Who Legal lists Kara Preedy 2019, 2020 and 2022 among the leading employment lawyers in Germany
  • “Very approachable, pragmatic and client-focused,” and “She is an excellent partner and I trust that she is looking out for my best interests,” Chambers and Partners, 2019
  • “Highly recommended,” for “excellent work in the field of international and European labor law in collective and individual matters,” Who’s Who Legal, 2019
  • “She has a strong client focus, searches for solutions and responds quickly.” Chambers and Partners, 2018
  • “Outstanding lawyer,” The Legal 500, 2018
  • “Solid, legally sound advice, always pragmatic” and “good and very practice-oriented approach,” JUVE, 2018
  • “Very focused and effective, and brilliant in building relationships with business partners.” Chambers and Partners, 2017
  • “Excellent negotiator,” The Legal 500, 2017
  • “Kara Preedy is recommended for her ‘esteemed advice’ on acquisitions and restructurings,” Who’s Who Legal, 2016
  • “Smart, reasonable, pragmatic, loyal,” JUVE, 2016
  • “Pragmatic and with an eye to the economic situation,” The Legal 500, 2016/2015
  • “Excellent,” JUVE, 2015
  • “Pragmatic and solution-oriented,” The Legal 500, 2014
  • “Excellent, high quality,” JUVE, 2014
  • “Very loyal and professional,” JUVE, 2013
  • “First class,” JUVE, 2012