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King & Wood

Employment (PRC Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


King & Wood

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About

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We provide comprehensive, accurate and appropriate solutions in the field of labour and employment

King & Wood employment team possesses practical and systematic legal knowledge and experience in labour and employment law. We advise on various labour law matters. We provide legal advice and services in these areas that address both regulatory compliance and commercial operational feasibility. In addition, we help resolve labour and employment disputes and handle arbitration and litigation matters. We have gained solid experience and established a proprietary case management system. We apply litigation experience and skills to non-contentious matters thereby enhancing client handling of employment and action plans.

Our team is comprised of leading Chinese employment lawyers. By ensuring the compliance of present and future management and developing well-structured internal employment policies that are congruent with company culture, we help clients establish employment policies and compliance systems compatible with their strategic goals.

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Employment (PRC Firms) - China

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

King & Wood houses a large bench of specialist labour lawyers who are widely recognised and praised for their deep knowledge and understanding of the needs of foreign investors and multinationals. The team is also well equipped to advise domestic entities and state-owned enterprises. It provides the full gamut of labour and employment services covering compliance, litigation and arbitration. The law firm remains a counsel of choice for large employee settlement and transfer projects arising from heavyweight M&A deals and restructuring.

业务优势

金杜律师事务所拥有一支汇聚众多劳动法专业律师的团队,因其对外国投资者和跨国企业的深入了解和认识而广受认可与赞赏。该团队同时具备为国内公司和国有企业提供咨询的能力。金杜提供包括合规、诉讼和仲裁在内的全面劳动法服务。该律所仍是处理重大并购交易与重组中产生的大型员工安置和转移项目的热门之选。

Work Highlights

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  • King & Wood represented ARTS Group in a labour dispute brought by 96 employees involving over CNY18 million in claims for unpaid wages, severance and bonuses.

  • 金杜律师事务所代表中衡设计集团股份有限公司应对一宗由96名员工提起的劳动争议案件,该纠纷涉及拖欠工资、经济补偿金及奖金等,索赔金额合计超过人民币1800万元。

Strengths

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  • They are highly capable of handling complex tasks, with clear analytical thinking and strong execution skills.

    Employment (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • King & Wood has a broad range of experience in handling labour law matters, including various cases and even criminal cases.

    Employment (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • 金杜团队总体的处理劳动法事务的广度更丰富一些,不同的案件,甚至涉及刑事类的,都有一些处理经验。

    Employment (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • 他们处理复杂事务的能力强,思路清晰,并且有很强的执行力。

    Employment (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Linda (Yanling) Liang
    Band 1Linda (Yanling) Liang

    Linda (Yanling) Liang

    Linda Liang stands out for her expertise in the employment space. A popular choice among corporate clients, she continues to receive mandates in relation to non-compete clauses and terminations, as well as employee layoff and settlement projects.

    梁燕玲律师以其在劳动法领域的专业知识脱颖而出。她是公司客户的热门人选,继续受到有关竞业禁止条款以及裁员和员工安置项目的委托。
    • Liang Yanling is steady and composed, and is able to grasp the key points in litigation and move matters forward in any situation.

      Employment (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • 梁燕玲律师很稳重,能够抓住诉讼重点,无论哪种情况都能往前走。

      Employment (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • Band 3Lucy Lu
    Band 3Lucy Lu

    Lucy Lu

    Lucy Lu offers expertise in handling employment law disputes and advisory mandates. Her experience in layoffs, transfers and compliance matters is sought by multinationals.陆慧文律师在处理劳动法纠纷和咨询事务上提供专业知识。她在裁员、员工调动和合规调查方面的经验受到跨国公司的追捧。
    • Lucy is a very experienced labour lawyer.

      Employment (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • 陆慧文律师是一位经验丰富的劳动法律师。

      Employment (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region

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