Zhaogang Wang
Global Law OfficeActing for major domestic and international clients, Global Law Office's labour and employment department is well known for handling complex labour and employment issues in China, including early-stage compliance issues, mass-layoffs, transfers and litigation. The team also assists with establishing labour management systems, collective bargaining, and employees’ secondments and placements. The group is co-led by labour disputes specialist Weiwei Gu , who additionally co-chairs the firm’s regulatory compliance and risk control team; and the ‘particularly outstanding’ Zhaogang Wang. The practice further showcases Shujun Liu, whose broad workload covers labour and employment matters; Angela Sui, an expert in labour and employment issues, as well as dispute resolution; and Cao Sisi, who is experienced in labour, employment and contractual disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is efficient and professional. They can respond quickly and work together to ensure that every case is properly handled.’
’Zhaogang Wang is a distinguished labour and employment partner. With his deep legal expertise and rich practical experience, he excels in handling complex labour law compliance, employee placement, labour dispute resolution, and labour law-related training and document drafting.’
‘In addition to Zhaogang Wang’s outstanding performance in court, Wang is widely praised by clients and peers for his calm analysis and practical advice.’
‘Zhaogang Wang is particularly outstanding. Wang has profound professional knowledge and rich practical experience in the field of labour law. He does not only provide comprehensive legal opinions, but is also proficient in labour law advice, from employee entry to resignation, including salary design, employee handbook formulation, equity incentive plans (ESOP) and document reviews.’
‘Especially when dealing with complex cases such as labour disputes, non-competition restrictions, and trade secret protection, Zhaogang Wang demonstrates outstanding professional skills.’
‘Zhaogang Wang's performance in court is highly praised. He has rigorous logic and clear thinking. He can effectively communicate with judges and other parties and provides strong defenses for clients.’
‘Zhaogang Wang’s way of handling cases reflects a high degree of calmness and professionalism. He can analyse problems from multiple angles and provides the most appropriate solutions for clients.’
‘Zhaogang Wang always puts client needs first. He not only solves legal problems, but also helps clients avoid potential legal risks - provides forward-looking advice.’
Key clients
- HP
- Shanghai Yiqizuoye Information Technology Co
- BNPP
- Volkswagen
- ASSA ABLOY
- TCP
- EWI SUSANTI (Indonesian)
- Glencore
- SK
- Siemens
- Moutai
- Johnson & Johnson
- IBM
- Medtronic
- Shiseido
- Novozymes
- PwC
- ICBC Leasing
- Cook Medical
- UR
- Daoxiangcun
- Inspur
- Asiainfo
- AmCham China
- Funplus
- Kyndryl
- Harvest Fund
- Atos
- Easy-Logic Technology
- Werfen Medical Device Trading (Beijing) Co
- BeiJing Certificate Authority Co
- Inqube
- Zhong De Securities
- Fujitsu
- Imagination
- World Union
- Simplot
Work highlights
- Represented a global IT company in seven employment dispute cases filed by its employees.
- Represented a global medical devices manufacturing and distribution entity in an employment dispute case over an employee’s misconduct, which involved concealing conflicts of interest.
- Represented a finance and leasing company (subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company) in an employment termination dispute concerning an employee’s misconduct, which concerned expenses reimbursement fraud.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Weiwei Gu, Zhaogang Wang