Our approach has always been client-centric and forward-thinking. We actively work to understand our clients’ concerns and the specific circumstances of the case to aim for the best amicable outcomes. As trained negotiators, we have experience advising employers and employees on cross-border employment-related disputes with foreign law aspects.
WHAT
Employment-related dispute, employee misconduct, suspension, settlement agreement, ex-gratia payment, conciliation, mediation, Labour Tribunal claim, re-instatement and re-engagement of employees, cross-border employment litigation.
OF NOTE
No legal representation is allowed before the Labour Tribunal in Hong Kong and parties are required to attend hearings in person. However, lawyers can be instructed to obtain legal advice and help in the background of the legal proceedings.
EXPERIENCE
PREGNANT EMPLOYEE DISMISSAL
Advising an employer following the dismissal of an employee during pregnancy to reach an amicable settlement.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE TERMINATION
Defending senior executives in proceedings against their former employer for failure to pay accrued but untaken annual leave.
REDUNDANCIES
Advising a group in relation to the termination of several employees in Hong Kong and calculation of relevant statutory termination payments.