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Timothy Loh LLP is a leader in employment law. Our lawyers routinely represent clients in employment litigation, including before the Labour Tribunal in Hong Kong and, where applicable, the Court of First Instance. Our lawyers advise on the full range of employment law issues, from hiring to firing and whether in the context of employment disputes or otherwise. Our clients in employment law have included Fortune Global 500 companies, hedge funds and private equity funds managing assets of over US$1 billion and other businesses.
Our employment litigation practice frequently works in conjunction with our Financial Services Regulatory practices where we been consistently recognized as a leader by publications such as IFLR1000, Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, and asialaw profiles. In this regard, we have particular strength in advising both financial institution employers and financial institution employees on employment disputes because of our strong background in financial services. This background gives us a deep understanding of regulatory requirements as well as compliance policies and procedures which are integral to setting the parameters of permissible employee conduct and shaping future regulatory outcomes.
Financial Institution
& Related Disputes
Contact Us Our employment litigation practice excels in resolving disputes with financial institutions regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”), the Insurance Authority (“IA”) or the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”) and their employees or representatives. Whether the financial institution has alleged breaches of compliance policies or other misconduct on the part of employees, or where there has been a dismissal following allegations of misconduct, our employment litigation practice provides a level of advocacy for our clients grounded in years of experience in financial services and human resources issues within the financial services industry as well as deep technical background in the laws and regulations which govern financial market activities.
Termination
& of Employment
Contact Us Our employment law practice advises employers and employees on the termination of employment, including remedies for wrongful dismissal or constructive dismissal. We advise on termination payments, including long service payments, severance payments, annual leave pay and other contractual benefits. We provide guidance on liability for bonuses, including on the proper characterization of bonuses, whether as discretionary bonuses or otherwise, the classification of bonus or incentive payments as wages, the proper exercise of discretion in the payment of bonuses and the proper characterization of arrangements for clawbacks and vesting of bonus and other incentive payments.
Our employment lawyers have significant experience advising on the enforceability of restrictive covenants
Compliance
& Employment
Contact Us Our lawyers advise on the full range of employment law matters, providing guidance on the Employment Ordinance including entitlements to annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, and deductions from wages as well as compliance with immigration visa matters and related employment legislation. Our lawyers draft, review and advise on employment documentation including employment letters and employment agreements and, in the context of employment relationships with global employers, advise on the application of non-Hong Kong employment laws
Labour Tribunal
& Proceedings
Contact Us Our employment litigation lawyers advising clients in proceedings before the Labour Tribunal and, where applicable, representing clients before the Court of First Instance. In the former regard, we assist clients to prepare claims and responses, advise on tribunal procedures and provide guidance on rights and obligations in the context of mediation and the prosecution and defence of claims.
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