Skilled at handling work for employees and employers, the ‘solutions-driven’ team at Howse Williams has significant experience representing clients from both a respondent and claimant perspective. Appreciated for her ’sensible, grounded and proactive advice’, team head Patricia Yeung handles an increasing number of disputes within the financial services sector involving complex issues regarding compensation packages and incentive plans. Yeung also handles advisory work, including in the context of team moves, while on the litigation front, the vastly experienced Michael Withington brings ‘thoughtful and practical’ advice to bear for clients in tribunal and High Court hearings, as well as for employers and statutory bodies on internal investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
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Patricia is a partner and heads up Howse Williams' employment team.  She regularly advises employers and senior executives on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Her practice covers a wide range of work, including drafting employment contracts, handbooks and policies, terminations and advising upon the enforcement of post-termination restrictions and confidentiality obligations. She and her team frequently advise on the employment aspects of M&A deals and business transfers. Many of her clients operate in the financial services sector, and she frequently negotiates exit packages in relation to high-level employees of banks, brokerages and insurance companies. Patricia also advises upon the employment issues arising from discrimination and harassment, personal data related matters and immigration issues (including prosecutions). She also has experience in assisting employers and employees during the conduct of internal investigations and discrimination/harassment complaints.

Patricia has an in-depth knowledge of the Labour Tribunal, having assisted parties involved in Labour Tribunal proceedings for several years. She has also represented both plaintiffs and defendants in both District and High Court actions involving substantial claims for unpaid bonuses, enforcement of restrictive covenants and claims for injunctive relief in Hong Kong, including applications for injunctive relief. She also advises clients on licencing issues and regulatory investigations involving the SFC and the HKMA.

Career

2015 Howse Williams
2008 Gall Solicitors

Languages
Law Society of Hong Kong
Memberships
English and Cantonese
Education

2008 The University of Hong Kong, Postgraduate Certificate in Laws
2007 Cardiff University, Master of Laws in Commercial Law
2006 BPP Law School, Legal Practice Course

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  • 'The superb team provides clear, concise, helpful and pragmatic advice.' 'The solutions-driven team has good knowledge of employment peculiarities in different industries.' 'Patricia Yeung provides sensible, grounded and proactive advice.' 'Michael Withington provides thoughtful, knowledgeable and practical advice.'