Employment: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 1
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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is adept at handling a broad spectrum of employment, benefits and immigration issues, with particular skill in dismissals and workforce reductions. The team regularly conducts investigations and advises clients in life sciences, financial services, manufacturing and technology. It also conducts training sessions and is consulted on anti-corruption and workplace behaviour in relation to discrimination and harassment. The firm's key clients include JPMorgan Chase, Bristol Myers Squibb and Comcast.
Work Highlights
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius assisted an international life sciences company with proceedings brought by its former senior executive claiming for outstanding equity grants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is very helpful in explaining in detail on the nuances of pertinent Chinese labour and employment laws and regulations and providing detailed analysis on complex circumstances."
"The team has strong insights into the local market and current issues facing different companies. They understand the business needs and environment while advising."
"Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has always provided us with legally valid practical advice."
"It is a strong team of specialised lawyers who are extremely proficient in their field. Commercial and pragmatic advice is always provided."
"The team provides pragmatic solutions to issues facing our business, as often a black letter law approach means the solution is unworkable in practice."
"It is very helpful in explaining in detail on the nuances of pertinent Chinese labour and employment laws and regulations and providing detailed analysis on complex circumstances."
"The team has strong insights into the local market and current issues facing different companies. They understand the business needs and environment while advising."
"Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has always provided us with legally valid practical advice."
"It is a strong team of specialised lawyers who are extremely proficient in their field. Commercial and pragmatic advice is always provided."
"The team provides pragmatic solutions to issues facing our business, as often a black letter law approach means the solution is unworkable in practice."
Notable Practitioners
Lesli Ligorner is a renowned figure in the market who skilfully handles an expansive range of mandates, including sensitive investigations, complex terminations, workplace restructurings and collective bargaining matters.
"Lesli's knowledge in employment environment in China is really comprehensive, so we come to trust her judgement and advice."
"Lesli is our go-to person in the firm. She is highly talented and always provides us with valid advice."
"Lesli is fantastic. She is wonderfully responsive and provides very helpful and practical analysis."
"Lesli is very professional and demonstrates a high level of knowledge and integrity with everything she does."