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Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) - China

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What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird's dedicated employment team acts for employers on a wide range of matters, including regulatory advice, employee transfers and sexual harassment claims, among other issues. It also advises on employment policies, bonuses and incentive schemes, and workforce restructuring and reductions. The law firm is particularly strong in acting for the technology sector, in addition to clients in the financial services, pharmaceutical and fashion industries.

Strengths

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They provide answers quickly and thoroughly, and were even able to deliver on-site support days after we engaged with them. The process worked flawlessly.

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Greater China Region

All advisers we have worked with at Bird & Bird have been exceptionally knowledgeable, responsive and always go above and beyond to ensure that we as a customer receive the best service available.

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Notable Practitioners

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Diana Purdy
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Band 3

Diana Purdy advises on contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, drawing on considerable experience both in private practice and as in-house counsel for an international bank.

She's a very reliable adviser who always goes above and beyond to provide excellent service. She ensures we understand what needs to be done and why, thoroughly explaining every piece of advice.

Diana and her team can quickly grasp complex issues and provide clear, commercially focused advice that aligns with our strategic goals.

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Sophie Wang
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Up and Coming

Sophie Wang is a counsel in the firm's Shanghai office who is experienced in both contentious and non-contentious employment issues. Her work includes employee terminations, as well as advice on hiring practices, secondment programmes and restructurings.

Sophie was exceptional. She managed everything while keeping me in the loop with all developments. She was prompt, she was on top of things and she saved us from potential litigation and risks.

Sophie was excellent. She gave very clear advice and helped us anticipate future challenges. She also went the extra mile on numerous occasions.

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Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
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Diana Purdy
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Sophie Wang
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