Spearheaded by the ‘excellent’ Diana Purdy, who shows an ’in-depth knowledge’ of employment law affairs, the Bird & Bird team has vast expertise in handling discrimination, inequality, and sexual harassment claims. Purdy operates out of Hong Kong, while Shanghai-based Sophie Wang primarily focuses on negotiating employment contracts and separation agreements. Natalie Sit is also highlighted as key for her knowledge on unlawful dismissals, alongside breaches of restrictive covenants.
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- 'We have used Bird & Bird to advise on a number of employment-related matters including two company restructures in China. We also use B&B for worldwide IP advice. They are always very knowledgeable on the subject matter required and show great experience in their field. All of the work carried out by B&B has been of a high standard and completed quickly and efficiently with optimal results. I would have no hesitation in using them again and recommending to others.'
- 'The main partner that advises us in China and Hong Kong is Diana Purdy. Diana has been excellent in every respect with the advice and work she has carried out for us. She shows an in-depth knowledge of her field, gave experienced advice and managed her team efficiently to complete the work needed on time and with the results we needed.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Diana Purdy