The firm is listed in leading reputable international compendiums, JUVE, Legal 500, and Chamber Europe, as well as in the mainstream press (Manager Magazin, Wirtschaftswoche, Focus, and Handelsblatt).

• JUVE-AWARDS 2010
  Law Firm of the Year Labour Law
  
  JUVE - the leading national compendium for law firms - has awarded Küttner Rechtsanwälte with the JUVE Award 2010 in the category labour law. The awards in different categories are based on comprehensive reviews of the client market conducted by JUVE. The JUVE Award is regarded as the most reputable award for law firms in Germany.
  
  
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• JUVE Handbuch 2009/2010, Wirtschaftskanzleien
  "Bewertung: Eine empfohlene, sehr renommierte Boutique, mit langer Tradition im Arbeitsrecht. Es ist bemerkenswert, dass alle Partner sehr anerkannt sind u. im Markt empfohlen werden, etwa von Wettbewerbern bei Interessenkonflikten, insbes. in der Beratung von Führungskräften u. Organen. Zudem bemerken Wettbewerber die "gute Nachwuchspolitik". Damit goutieren Sie, dass sich die Kanzlei nach Wißmann im Jahr 2005 erneut mit einer berufserfahrenen Senior Associate von Freshfield verstärkt hat. Dieser personelle Ausbau ist nur konsequent, denn regelmäßig werden die Anwälte bei Restrukturierungen mandatiert. Ein Thema, mit dem die Kanzlei angesichts der Wirtschaftskrise im Übrigen besonders stark ausgelastet war. Besondere Stärken: Schnittstelle zum Medienrecht.
  Häufig empfohlene Anwälte: Dr. Wolfdieter Küttner ("klar strukturiert u. engagierte Verhandlungsführung", Wettbewerber), Klaus Küttner ("ganz schlauer Kopf, hohes Maß an diplomat. Fähigkeiten", Wettbewerber), Jürgen Röller, Dr. Wolfgang Rebel, Bernd Esser ("absoluter Fachmann, erfahren", Mandant), Dr. Tim Wißmann ("sehr gut, hat immer auch die wirtschaftliche Seite im Auge", Mandant).
  Kanzleitätigkeit: "Individual- und Kollektivarbeitsrecht auf Arbeitgeber- und Arbeitnehmerseite (auch Betriebsräte). Ausgeprägter Branchenschwerpunkt im Medienrecht. Mandatiert bei bedeutenden Restrukturierungen, Beratung von Führungskräften."
  Die Kanzlei Küttner Rechtsanwälte wird als eine der führenden Arbeitsrechtskanzleien in Deutschland bewertet; Dr. Tim Wißmann als einer der Aufsteiger im Arbeitsrecht sowie Dr. Wolfdieter Küttner als einer der führenden Senior-Partner im Arbeitsrecht.
• Kanzleien in Deutschland (2009)
  "Fazit. Küttner Rechtsanwälte zählt zum Kreis der führenden deutschen Arbeitsrechtskanzleien."
• Chambers Europe (2009)
  The Firm is ranked in Band 3 of the leading employment firms of Germany.
  "Küttner Rechtsanwälte. An Employment boutique with "a strong standing in the market and great practical experience," Küttner Rechtsanwälte acts for both employers and employees. Sources recommended the firm for its work on pensions, restructuring and terminations. The lawyers also advise on both sides of negotiations between firms and senior managers or works councils. Significant work includes advising cleaning powder company Henkel on a major restructuring project and assisting Stadtwerke Krefeld with the adjustment of its pension scheme. Tim Wißmann is recommended by clients for his "outstanding knowledge and clear client focus," while others appreciate his "awareness of the practical and economic implications of his advice." He advises on individual and collective labour law matters, representing clients both in and out of court."
  Tim Wißmann is ranked in Band 4 of the leading employment individuals in Germany.
• The Legal 500 (Europe, Middle East & Africa 2009)
  "Küttner Rechtsanwälte is "a big player in the Rhine area" with the "fantastic" Wolfdieter Küttner and the "professional, innovative and highly experienced", Heinrich Stindt. Tim Wißman has "outstanding negotiation skills, a clear client-focus and remains calm under pressure". Zurich Gruppe Deutschland instructed the team on a major restructuring project. The practise also advises Ford-Werke on mass-proceedings concerning a pension scheme, and represented the client before the Federal Court of Labour Affairs. T-Systems refers to the practice on an ongoing basis regarding collective bargaining issues.
  Küttner Rechtsanwälte is ranked as one of the leading employment practices in Germany.
• PLC - Which lawyer? Yearbook 2009
  Küttner Rechtsanwälte is one of the few named recommended firms. Wolfdieter Küttner is one of the very few highly recommended individuals.
• JUVE Manual 2007/2008, Commercial Law Firms
  "Assessment: Frequently recommended employment law boutique. The practice has been in business for years. The partners enjoy an excellent reputation and are known by their competitors for their ability to work as a "competent team"". In cases of conflict of interests, competitors gladly recommend the firm, in particular in advising and counseling executives and boards.
  Particular Strengths: Interface to Media Law
  Frequently recommended attorneys: Dr. Wolfdieter Küttner ("vast experience and sovereign negotiation style", Competitor), Klaus-Dietrich Küttner ("pragmatic and solution-oriented", Client), Jürgen Röller ("calm, competent and experienced", Competitor), Dr. Wolfgang Rebel, Bernd Esser ("very competent, well regarded by the State Labor Courts and the Federal Labor Court", Client), Dr. Tim Wißmann ("excellent employment attorney with vast experience", Competitor).
  Practice areas: Individual and collective employment law for employers and employees and their representatives (including works councils). Distinct sector focus: Media Law. The firm is retained for significant restructuring cases, and the provision of counsel and advice to executives.
• The Legal 500 (Europe, Middle East & Africa 2008)
  "Küttner Attorneys at Law has operated as a specialized and well-known boutique firm since 1973. Clients consider founding partner Klaus-Dietrich Küttner to be "pragmatic" and Cologne-based partner Bernd Esser "experienced and judicious", although clients generally praise the whole team as a unit. The firm advises on restructuring and closure matters, where negotiating with workers' committees and unions is a strong focus, and is although well regarded for its good knowledge of media and copyright matters. Among clients are WDR, with whom the firm has a long-running relationship, the German green party Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, Bayer, Ford and Deutz as well as several German TV channels."
• PLC - Which lawyer? Yearbook 2008
  Küttner Rechtsanwälte is one of the few named recommended firms. Wolfdieter Küttner is one of the very few highly recommended individuals.
• Chambers Europe, Europe's Leading Lawyers for Business 2007
  "The Firm: This Cologne-based boutique won plaudits for its "solid and competent employment law expertise". The 13-strong team advices employers and employees, including managing directors, executive boards and work councils, on a range of both contentious and non-contentious issues such as restructurings, mass redundancies, collective bargaining agreements, employee benefits and employment contractual matters.
  The Lawyers: Interviewees singled out Wolfdieter Küttner as "a kind of beacon of expertise in the field". He concentrates on negotiating with union and works councils and reorganisations, mergers and collective agreements. He earned praise for his "excellent legal know-how and wealth of experience."
  Clients/Work Highlights: The firm acts for employers and employees in various industry sectors, including the aviation, steel, construction, banking and automobile industries."
• Chambers Global, The World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2006
  "The Firm: This is a sterling employment team that has the capacity to advise clients on both transactional issues and standalone employment law matters. Based in Cologne, this leading boutique has been heavily engaged in restructurings on behalf of domestic and international clients and has advised companies on mass redundancies. Competitors also highlighted the team's skill in employment contractual issues as another area of strength . Lawyers continue to advice chief executives and top management on a cross-section of employment law and are becoming increasingly involved on the employee benefits front.
  The Lawyers: Wolfdieter Küttner dominates the group and was recommended to researches as a doyen of the sector. Clients described him as a "relentlessly hard-working" individual who they rely on for advice on a spectrum of labour law and employee benefits issues. He is also active in academic circles and has published several leading titles on employment law.
  Clients/Work highlights: The group acts for a mixed client base comprising entities from the construction, aviation, automobile and steel industries and financial sector. "
• Legal 500 Germany 2006 "The "well organized" practice, Küttner Attorneys at Law is a niche firm for employment law. The firm is founded on traditional values. It is known for its particular expertise in negotiating with works councils and unions within the course of restructuring measures. This practice area is located in Berlin and Cologne. German and international manufacturers and industrial companies make up the majority of the firm's clientele, while different media and publishing companies are also a part of its client base."