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Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
Hugill & Ip's skilful employment department serves global corporates across the energy, consumer goods and financial services sectors. The law firm boasts expertise handling employee terminations, workplace discrimination and employee misconduct as well as assisting with relevant sensitive investigations. It is regularly sought after by individuals on issues involving unpaid salaries, breaches of contract and wrongful dismissals.
Work Highlights
Hugill & Ip defended an employee in a High Court appeal by Qantex following him obtaining a HKD5.5 million judgment against Qantex in the Labour Tribunal concerning the right to terminate a five-year fixed term contract early due to the alleged underpayment of wages by Qantex.
Notable practitioners
Adam Hugill is well respected for his work assisting companies and individual employees with employment law advice and dispute resolution across a range of subjects, including immigration, discrimination issues, disciplinary actions and terminations. The lawyer represents clients in matters brought before the Hong Kong Labour Tribunal and the High Court.