Russell Bennett
Greater China Region Guide 2024
Band 1 : Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
Band 1
About
Provided by Russell Bennett
Practice Areas
Employment
Litigation
Regulatory and Compliance
Investigations
Mediation
Career
Russell is Head of Tanner De Witt's highly awarded Employment Practice having joined the firm in 2003. Recognised by Chambers Asia Pacific as a “good technical lawyer” and a “safe pair of hands with regard to financial services clients”, Russell has extensive experience acting for both employers and employees across a wide range of sectors, with particular emphasis on high-value employment disputes in the financial sector, notably winning a landmark Hong Kong Court of Appeal judgment on employment law in 2020.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association (ABA)
The Lawyers International Network for Employees and Executives (LINEE)
The Law Society of Hong Kong
Chambers Review
Greater China Region
Russell Bennett is well placed to represent clients in disputes arising out of discrimination and harassment claims and contested terminations, with a focus on advising clients from the financial services sector. He additionally offers expert advice on HR policy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is an excellent lawyer who provides smart, clear and pragmatic advice."
"Russell is a good listener. He provides prompt service whenever we request his assistance."
"He shows respect and patience in educating us about the law, and provides good advice by laying out different options, scenarios and implications."
"He is an excellent lawyer who provides smart, clear and pragmatic advice."
"Russell is a good listener. He provides prompt service whenever we request his assistance."
"He shows respect and patience in educating us about the law, and provides good advice by laying out different options, scenarios and implications."
Articles, highlights and press releases
1 item provided by Tanner De Witt
Legal Update: “Consultant” to employer company held criminally liable for non-payment of wages
Any employer who, “wilfully and without reasonable excuse”, fails to pay wages to an employee within 7 days of the wage period or date of termination of employment may commit an offence under section 63C of the Employment Ordinance (the “EO”). The punishment can be severe.
Legal Update: “Consultant” to employer company held criminally liable for non-payment of wages
Any employer who, “wilfully and without reasonable excuse”, fails to pay wages to an employee within 7 days of the wage period or date of termination of employment may commit an offence under section 63C of the Employment Ordinance (the “EO”). The punishment can be severe.
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