Led by ‘outstanding’ commercial litigator Ian Childs, Stephenson Harwood is noted for its ability to provide ’practical and precise legal advice’ to employees and employers across a wide array of employment disputes, ranging from high-value cases involving alleged outstanding bonus payments and sexual harassment claims. The firm also handles advisory and transactional work under the umbrella of the broader corporate and finance offering, including recruitment matters, employment terms and benefits and employment policies.
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- 'The team provides cost-effective, practical and precise legal advice.'
- 'The outstanding Ian Childs understands the clients' business needs.'
Key clients
- The IMC of Tsuen Wan Trade Association Primary School IMC
- Keenact Limited
- TAG Aviation Asia Limited
Work highlights
Continued to represent the Incorporated Management Committee of Tsuen Wan Trade Association Primary School in a pivotal case that reached the Court of Appeal. The appellate judgment sets a precedent for interpreting statutory provisions on school principal dismissals, offering guidance on termination processes and conflict resolution for educators and institutions.
Acted for Keenact Limited and others in the tracing and recovery actions against an ex-employee for €4m + euros embezzled from the Plaintiffs' Hong Kong accounts over a ten year time period.
Advised TAG Aviation Asia Limited on a significant Labour Tribunal claim lodged by a former employee (pilot) claiming a total sum of HK$5.14m for additional salary payments which the pilot alleged he would have received if he were to be promoted as a Client Aviation Manager as he stated he was promised, statutory holiday pay and rest day pay.
Practice head
Ian Childs
Other key lawyers
Dorothy Siron; Tracy Chan