Baker McKenzie is praised for combining local expertise with pragmatic advice, underpinned by its ability to coordinate across the firm’s international network. The team regularly handles cross-border compliance projects, global investigations, and corporate support alongside M&A mandates. ‘Always on top of what is going on in the employment landscape’, Tess Lumsdaine is a key resource to clients on training and compliance, as well as contentious matters, which frequently include intricate multi-jurisdictional investigations. Drawing upon many years’ experience of handling Greater China matters, the ’insightful and dependable’ Jonathan Isaacs, who co-heads the team alongside Lumsdaine, is also instructed by multinational clients navigating the complexities of the local market. The ‘outstanding’ Roberta Chan regularly handles contentious employment matters as part of her broad litigation offering and is a key member of the team that also includes Ken Ng, whose litigation focus includes the enforcement of post-termination restrictive covenants, and Sonia Wong, whose broad employment offering encompasses advisory, corporate support and litigation expertise.
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- 'The team's core strength lies in its ability to seamlessly combine deep local expertise in Hong Kong’s intricate labour laws and regulations with pragmatic solutions.'
- 'They excel at providing seamless, multi-jurisdictional advice, which is critical for international corporations facing complex employment laws across various regions.'
- 'The team is pragmatic and thoughtful, always positioning their advice so that their client's best interests are served (often going beyond the question asked).'
- 'Jonathan Isaacs is insightful and dependable, leveraging years of experience across Hong Kong and China to offer creative and practical solutions.'
- 'Tess Lumsdaine is always on top of what is going on in the employment landscape and in different industry sectors and her insights enable clients to be aware of emerging trends and risks.'
- 'Tess Lumsdaine stands out for her strategic acumen and deep expertise in complex contentious matters. Her ability to provide commercially practical advice on intricate Hong Kong employment regulations sets her apart.'
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jonathan Isaacs; Tess Lumsdaine
Other key lawyers
Roberta Chan; Sonia Wong; Ken Ng