DLA Piper's offering spans a wide array of sectors, including pharmaceutical, technology, and retail, frequently advising international and PRC clients on strategic support, employment, and employee relations issues. Particular practice strengths include senior executive terminations, cross-border investigations, restructurings, and litigation. Dividing his time between Hong Kong and Beijing, Johnny Choi spearheads the team with over two decades of experience in international human resource projects, data privacy, large-scale layoffs, and cross-border secondments. Shanghai-based Xu Zhou is noted for her expertise in PRC employment matters, assisting with employee contracts, restructurings, and cross-border employment projects.
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- ‘The team performed exceptionally well, demonstrating strong professional expertise and responsiveness.'
- 'The team were able to quickly understand the business context and provide practical solutions, helping us effectively manage risk and advance the matter.'
Work highlights
Acting for a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry with a significant presence in China in a wide range of employment law matters across its offices in China.
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Practice head
Johnny Choi
Other key lawyers
Xu Zhou