Lewis Silkin

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I am an employment Managing Associate in our Hong Kong office. I am a Hong Kong and Australian (NSW) qualified lawyer. In addition to working in Hong Kong, I have also worked in Tokyo, Japan. I also hold a Certified Information Privacy Professional / Asia (CIPP/A) certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). My clients come from a broad range of industries including financial services, technology and communications, media & entertainment, and retail & hospitality. My work often involves an international element and I support clients on the full spectrum of the employment lifecycle. Having been seconded to one of the largest US based tech firms working as their Asia Pacific employment counsel, I am also uniquely positioned to understand the needs of my clients from their lens.

I am an experienced Asia employment lawyer specialising in mainland China matters. I have spent over 20 years working for international law firms in Shanghai after starting my career in London. I am happy to have joined the dynamic Lewis Silkin team in mid-2023. I focus on helping multinational companies to navigate a wide range of employment and people-related issues in mainland China. I also work on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional projects with a nexus to Hong Kong and the wider Asian region. My work encompasses a broad array of sectors, including banking and finance, technology, retail, media and professional services.

Jezamine Fewins

I have been working in Hong Kong for more than 25 years assisting clients with their employment, intellectual property and commercial needs. My speciality is dealing with cases involving the misappropriation of trade secrets and confidential information as well as team moves. I advise clients on contentious and non-contentious employment issues, ranging from drafting contract documentation, dealing with sensitive misconduct issues, employee exits and the enforcement of restrictive covenants. On the IP side, I assist clients protect and exploit their assets through IP filings, licenses, and franchising agreements. I also help them enforce their intellectual property rights through opposition and invalidation applications as well as pursuing claims for damages and obtaining injunctive relief through the High Court. I am passionate about giving back to the local community and devote a substantial amount of time to pro-bono and responsible business initiatives.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, I obtained my JD Degree and PCLL from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. I speak Cantonese, English and Mandarin and support clients from a variety of sectors, including start-ups, tech firms, retail and financial institutions. I advise on a full range of employment law issues including redundancies and terminations of employment, reviewing and drafting employment contracts, employee handbooks and bonus policies. I lead regional employment law projects across all major Asia Pacific jurisdictions, covering grievance and disciplinary matters and data privacy. I have particular experience of advising on employment disputes. I speak at external seminars and provide internal client training on topical employment issues. I have contributed articles to numerous trade publications including Hong Kong Economic Times and HK Lawyer.

Catherine Leung

I am the Head of Employment in our Hong Kong office, recognised as a leading employment lawyer by legal directories. As a strategic ally for organisations, I strive to cultivate a culture of clarity and confidence. By empowering HR professionals and legal counsel to navigate the complexities of employment law with ease, my innovative strategies not only mitigate risks but also drive success. I believe that a healthy workplace culture is fundamental to organisational effectiveness, and I collaborate closely with clients to align legal practices with business goals. I advise on a full spectrum of employment law matters, including redundancies, bonus entitlement disputes, team moves, data privacy, and complex discrimination and sexual harassment cases. I am also adept at managing investigations from the Labour Department and the Equal Opportunities Commission, and to provide comprehensive advice on global mobility and immigration issues. My client portfolio features multinationals and high-net-worth individuals across diverse sectors such as financial services, professional services, luxury retail, and technology. With a strong international focus, I collaborate with lawyers across the Asia Pacific region, helping navigate complex cross-border employment law challenges.

I am a Senior Consultant with the Hong Kong office with over 25 years of experience. I had lived in London for over 12 years before relocating back to Hong Kong. I speak fluent Cantonese and Putonghua. I am dually qualified in Hong Kong (1997) and in England & Wales (2000). My clients include listed companies, multi-nationals, new startups in the financial services, and professional sectors. I enjoy open water swimming, martial arts and cooking when I am off from work.

Kenix has been a dispute resolution lawyer for over 10 years, covering a wide range of cross border commercial litigations and arbitrations, in particular involving Mainland Chinese elements. Her experience covers shareholder disputes, control over listed companies, fraud and asset tracing, trust and estate, contract, insolvency and bankruptcy, applications for urgent reliefs (freezing injunctions and disclosure orders) and various regulatory matters. Her clients include individuals from all walks of life and companies in different sectors and jurisdictions. She frequently works with overseas lawyers and other professionals in complicated disputes. Kenix speaks fluent Cantonese, Mandarin and English, and have a MSc in International Finance, and a MA in Health Care Ethics and Law. Kenix was shortlisted by HKALB as the Litigator of the Year in the ALB Women Lawyers Awards 2023.