Displaying ‘exceptional legal acumen’ and ’dedication’, the specialists at Clifford Chance routinely act for international financial institutions and listed companies in complex disputes, often relating to wrongful termination and employment contract claims. On the advisory side, the practice has vast experience of handling large-scale workforce restructurings and strategic hirings, while Jonathan Wong heavily specialises in regulatory and internal investigations. Helen Fu draws upon her ‘profound professional legal knowledge’ when addressing misconduct and redundancy cases, and both Ruby Chik and Latifah Sat are highlighted for their work involving C-Suite exits and breaches of internal policies. Former joint practice head Anita Lam departed in October 2024.
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‘Combined with market imitation law, the legal advice provided by the team is advanced and highly practical.’
‘Helen Fu has a high degree of perspective-taking and can provide a solution that is acceptable to all parties from multiple perspectives, such as company management, HR and employees.'
‘Clifford Chance's litigation & dispute solution department is a professional team. We are very satisfied with its professional services.’
‘Helen Fu has profound professional legal knowledge, and provided a lot of good suggestions on how to engage our employees in the training sessions.’
‘Clifford Chance's labour and employment practice stands out due to its exceptional expertise and commitment to client success. The team's unique strength lies in its deep understanding of the constantly evolving labour and employment laws.'
'Potential clients would particularly appreciate the practice's innovative approach to integrating technology in their service delivery—streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency. The team’s dedication to diversity is also commendable.'
'Compared to other firms, Clifford Chance offers a holistic and collaborative approach, leveraging multidisciplinary capabilities to address client needs comprehensively.’
‘The individuals at Clifford Chance are distinguished by their exceptional legal acumen and dedication to client service. Partners and associates are not only knowledgeable, but also proactive in providing solutions tailored to the client's specific circumstances.’
Work highlights
Act for a financial services multinational in fending off a high-profile court case brought by its former senior executive for incentives.
Lawyers
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 Wong
Other key lawyers
Helen Fu; Ruby Chik; Latifah Sat; Thebes Law