King & Wood Mallesons‘ labour law practice is consistently mandated to act in employment disputes, including arbitration and litigation mandates. It also advises on internal employment policies and compliance systems. In Beijing, Linda Liang acts for Chinese and multinational clients from the energy, IT and pharmaceutical sectors; and Piao Liu maintains a wide-ranging employment law practice. Over in Shanghai, Lucy Lu’s experience includes implementing share incentive plans; and Ding Wu is a labour dispute expert. Guangzhou and Haikou-based Ai Luo specialises in labour disputes and collective bargaining; Ting Liu in Shenzhen has notable experience in corporate compliance and internal investigations; and Li Xin, who works between Suzhou and Shanghai, ‘excels at breaking down complex cases into specific legal issues’.
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Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • ‘The legal team is highly professional.’
  • ‘Li Xin excels at breaking down complex cases into specific legal issues and analysing them from multiple perspectives.’
  • ‘Li Xin’s precise communications help clients quickly understand the case, comprehensively predict potential legal jurisdictions, and develop thorough response strategies.’

Key clients

  • ARTS Group Co
  • KLA-Tencor International Trading (Shanghai) Co
  • Huntsman Polyurethanes (China)
  • Hainan International Commercial Space Launch Co
  • TCL Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor Co
  • Beijing RDPAC International Consultation Co
  • ARTS Group Co
  • KLA-Tencor International Trading (Shanghai) Co

Work highlights

Represented Beijing RDPAC International Consultation Co in a labour dispute case with a former director.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Linda Liang

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Ting Liu
Lucy Lu

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Ding Wu

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Piao Liu

Practice head

Linda Liang

Other key lawyers

Piao Liu; Lucy Lu;Ding Wu; Ai Luo; Ting Liu; Li Xin; Fang Pan;  Faluan Pan