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Tess Lumsdaine

Greater China Region 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

China

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Tess Lumsdaine is a partner of Baker McKenzie's Hong Kong office and the head of Employment & Compensation Practice Group in Hong Kong. She advises clients on the full spectrum of employment and regulatory compliance issues, as well as assisting clients with employment-related disputes and investigations.

Tess has been recognized by various legal directories for Hong Kong Employment.

Tess acts for clients in all aspects of employment law, including contentious matters such as contractual disputes, restraint litigation, safety related prosecutions, as well as civil claims and claims relating to termination, information theft, discrimination and harassment. She has extensive experience advising on executive employment, remuneration and regulatory issues in the context of hiring, mobility and exits. She also has broad credentials in managing multijurisdictional compliance and restructuring projects and is regularly engaged to conduct complex workplace investigations. Tess supports clients in tech, banking and financial services, consumer goods and retail and the pharmaceutical sector.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Greater China Region

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

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Tess Lumsdaine co-leads the firm's employment practice and ably advises on a broad range of employment matters, from compliance reviews to investigations and disputes. She comes recommended for her deft handling of multi-jurisdictional mandates for major corporates from various sectors, including aviation, technology and financial services.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Tess consistently provides solutions-oriented advice that considers our commercial objectives. What truly sets her apart is that she takes time to understand the nuances of each situation.
Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
She understands the pressures we face and skilfully tailors her guidance to support decision-making in real-world contexts.
Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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