From reviewing complex employment contracts to formulating termination agreements, the CMS practice has in-depth expertise across all facets of the automotive, TMT and life sciences sectors. The firm also boasts a strong track record in the resolution of labour and non-soliciting disputes, with Shanghai-based head Jeanette Yu being an expert in non-compete provisions, union issues and wrongful termination claims. Splitting his time between Beijing and Hong Kong, Jonathan Chu is highly knowledgeable on employee data protection measures, while Beijing’s Roxie Meng primarily focuses on secondment and visa matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Partner Jeanette Yu has been deeply involved in the field of labour law for many years, providing practical, professional and meticulous consulting opinions and text drafting reviews for enterprises. In recent years, with the implementation of PIPL, the business scope has expanded to PIPL, providing enterprises with a wider range of consulting services. Jeanette has provided legal advice to German companies for many years and is familiar with the compliance requirements of these companies operating in China. She can also provide practical consulting opinions based on the actual operations of local companies.’
- ‘The CMS team is great. They have an international perspective, do not mechanically apply legal documents, and guide our company flexibly and diversely on human resources issues.’
- ‘Roxie Meng is very professional. She always gives professional guidance to my questions in a timely manner. She is very efficient in responding to my questions. She is very familiar with labour law. She has excellent communication skills. She is very good at email guidance and telephone communication. She has excellent English skills. The labour contract and employee handbook are flawless.'
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Jeanette Yu