Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

Lewis Silkin's growing employment practice is garnering a significant reputation within the market for its work advising Hong Kong-based clients and multinationals with operations in the jurisdiction. It advises on the full range of non-contentious matters, from immigration law issues to employment tax, data privacy issues, pensions and employee share schemes. The law firm is also well placed to advise on investigations and contentious employment matters.

"The team has very strong technical knowledge and very good client management skills. They are very responsive and always meet clients' needs and timelines."

"Lewis Silkin has an excellent ability to coordinate consistent, pragmatic advice across multiple jurisdictions."

"It is a well-rounded team. Their work is thorough and customer-centric. Their responses come out timely."

"It was very responsive, ensuring that we had the support, information and practical help."

"They can provide practical advice and solutions in different angles."

Lewis Silkin advised a chief executive officer on a claim in connection with payment from an incentive plan and other reimbursement.

Jezamine Fewins maintains a busy and wide-ranging advisory and contentious employment law practice, with experience representing both employers and employees in terminations and harassment matters. "Jezamin Fewins is astute, practical, and highly knowledgeable." "Jezamine is a very reliable counsel. We have a trusted relationship with her, she understands the business." "She is highly professional, reasonable and experienced." "She is able to quickly and confidently identify which areas we should focus on and which areas are just standard across the board."

Catherine Leung continues to draw praise from a wide range of sources. She acts on a wide range of issues, spanning hires and terminations to discrimination and data privacy. "Catherine has great knowledge of employment laws, and is very well versed with local nuances. She provides comprehensive advice in a very time-efficient manner." "She is sincere and always helpful. She explained the answers to my questions that I could easily understand." "Catherine is an exceptional operator who focuses on the delivery of excellent client service." "She is exceptionally high-skilled, personable and commercial in her approach." "Catherine had a good balance of explaining the law and giving you practical solutions. Her level of empathy was greatly appreciated."

Matthew Durham is well regarded for his work assisting international clients with workplace restructurings and employment contracts. He also advises on sensitive investigations and whistle-blowing issues.