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

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What the Team is Known For

Hong Kong-headquartered firm Deacons boasts noteworthy experience acting on domestic and PRC employment law matters and coordination of regional projects, including employee transfers for multinational companies, as well as pension regulations, incentives, and immigration and benefits issues. The law firm is well reputed for advising on contentious matters, including the dismissal of senior executives under sensitive circumstances and investigations into allegations of employee misconduct and wrongful termination. It also has experience advising on discrimination claims as well as assisting with reputation management and HR policies. 

Work Highlights

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  • Deacons assisted a provider of bulk tank and container for transportation with terminating a senior staff who committed serious misconduct.

Strengths

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Deacons gave us really fast and punchy answers.

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Greater China Region

So far, Deacons' team can handle all my matters satisfactorily. They understand the market trend and update legal positions well.

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Greater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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Cynthia Chung
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Cynthia Chung
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Cynthia Chung's employment law practice includes redundancies, wrongful termination and data privacy issues. The lawyer is a highly regarded figure who receives frequent mandates from clients in the financial services and healthcare sectors.

Cynthia is a very long-standing professional in the HR field.

Cynthia is a highly-valued business partner for our company. She is highly responsive with excellent technical skills, and what I value the most is the practicality of her advice.

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Elsie Chan
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Elsie Chan
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Elsie Chan advises on both non-contentious and contentious matters, including employment contracts and workplace discrimination. She is noted for her experience advising on employment issues arising from transactions.

Elsie provides excellent help. She comments very quickly and in a targeted manner.

Elsie understands our business and always gives practical solutions.

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Cynthia Chung
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Elsie Chan
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Elsie Chan
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