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Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
Hugill & Ip's skilful employment department serves global corporates across the energy, consumer goods and financial services sectors. The law firm boasts expertise in handling employee terminations, workplace discrimination and employee misconduct as well as assisting with relevant sensitive investigations. It is regularly sought after by individuals on issues involving unpaid salaries, breaches of contract and wrongful dismissals.
Strengths
The team offers uncomplicated, straightforward advice and is very quick to help when it's urgent.
I appreciate the team's ability to clearly explain complex contractual issues to lay people and offer thoughtful and appropriate advice.
Work Highlights
Hugill & Ip represented Quasar Engineering in the District Court in relation to claims filed by a former employee, who resigned and later alleged constructive dismissal, claiming that his termination was discriminatory.
Notable practitioners
Adam Hugill is well respected for his work assisting companies and individual employees with employment law advice and dispute resolution across a range of subjects, including immigration, discrimination issues, disciplinary actions and terminations. The lawyer represents clients in matters brought before the Hong Kong Labour Tribunal and the High Court.
His calm and pragmatic approach helps clients to recognise their best course of action moving forward, even when it may not have been what they expected.
He is so great at the negotiation aspect of contentious employment work. I really rate him and he isn't afraid of anything.