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Johnson Stokes & Master

Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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Johnson Stokes & Master

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JSM’s Employment team is at the forefront in developing sophisticated solutions to the most complex employment and benefits related issues facing clients in the region. Renowned for its extensive experience advising a diverse portfolio of clients which includes leading international banks and corporations, domestic conglomerates and government bodies.

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

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Johnson Stokes & Master 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 startups 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. Johnson Stokes & Master represents employers in disputes relating to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and misuse of confidential information, as well as actions relating to trade union activity.

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Strengths

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  • The team are impressively sharp and deeply knowledgeable, as well as commercially sharp and business-savvy.

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

  • The JSM team demonstrated exceptional expertise in employment and discrimination litigation. Their strategic approach, deep legal knowledge and unrivalled experience were truly impressive.

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

Notable Practitioners

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  • Duncan A W Abate
    Duncan A W Abate

    Duncan A W Abate

    Duncan Abate has an outstanding reputation in the employment legal sphere. The lawyer offers a wealth of experience advising large international companies on sensitive matters, including high-profile terminations, workplace restructurings and discrimination.

    • Duncan is very reputable in employment.

      Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
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  • Hong Tran
    Hong Tran

    Hong Tran

    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 gives practical, commercial advice with clear strategy.

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

    • Hong Tran's deep understanding of our challenges and proactive approach have been invaluable. His tailored legal advice has significantly enhanced our team's confidence in navigating complex matters.

      Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
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  • Joe Kamho Choy
    Joe Kamho Choy

    Joe Kamho Choy

    Joe Kamho Choy is a respected employment law practitioner whose dual qualification in Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area is valued by clients.

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    Duncan A W Abate

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    Hong Tran

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    Joe Kamho Choy

    Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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