Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 1
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Chambers Review
Mayer Brown works with an impressive roster of global clients, including some of Hong Kong's largest employers, on contentious and non-contentious employment issues. Its Hong Kong employment law team coordinates regional advice for start-ups and other clients preparing multi-jurisdictional HR projects. It acts for businesses in the asset management, banking and airline industries, and is well known for its high level of expertise and activity representing clients in the tertiary education sector. Mayer Brown represents employers in disputes relating to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and misuse of confidential information, as well as actions relating to trade union activity, and it frequently acts on behalf of clients before the Hong Kong Labour Tribunal and High Court.
Strengths
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"They really make a point of providing fast service and always being available. Top notch!"
"Mayer Brown is able to share market practice, which is very useful. The team gives very pragmatic advice."
"They have a huge depth of experience, and are very commercially savvy."
"They have hands-on experience in a wide range of employment matters. They handle it very professionally and give us ease of mind that we are in good hands."
"They really make a point of providing fast service and always being available. Top notch!"
"Mayer Brown is able to share market practice, which is very useful. The team gives very pragmatic advice."
"They have a huge depth of experience, and are very commercially savvy."
"They have hands-on experience in a wide range of employment matters. They handle it very professionally and give us ease of mind that we are in good hands."
Notable Practitioners
Duncan Abate has an outstanding reputation in the employment legal sphere. He offers a wealth of experience advising large international companies on sensitive matters including high-profile terminations, workplace restructurings and discrimination.
"The best employment lawyer in Asia and possibly the world."
Hong Tran draws on over two decades of experience and is highly sought after by international and domestic clients who require assistance with contentious employment law matters, including discrimination claims, contested terminations and industrial relations issues.
"Hong Tran is very thorough."
Jennifer Tam rises in the rankings after receiving compliments from market sources. She is an experienced employment litigator accustomed to advising clients on contentious and non-contentious matters.
"Jennifer is very thorough, meticulous, knowledgeable and responsive. I can always reach out to her and count on her when I come across complex issues."
"She always delivers practical advice to the best of our interests, which we are grateful for. Jennifer has excellent work ethics. She is extremely responsive and she always meets our tight timelines."
"Jennifer is very approachable and easy to talk to. Her turnaround time is great and her advice is very pragmatic."
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