Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of all employment aspects within cross-border spinoffs and joint ventures, the ‘incredibly nimble and responsive’ team at Linklaters is consistently called upon to advise major financial institutions and tech companies. The practice is well versed in managing bonus arrangements, employee incentive plans, and post-termination restrictive covenants. The ’brilliant’ Joshua Li co-leads from Hong Kong, specialising in advisory, transactional, and contentious employment affairs, while Stephanie Lok regularly works with HR professionals and in-house legal counsel on employee investigations and disciplinary procedures.
Testimonials
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‘While the team is small, they are incredibly nimble and responsive to our matters. We appreciate the practical and commercial lens that they take with our advice and truly know our organisation inside-and out, in terms of the bank's policies and approach.’
‘Joshua Li leads the employment practice at Linklaters with grace and ease. We regularly turn to him for commercial and practical guidance on our difficult employment matters. He is truly a trusted advisor, providing a sense of calm during very stressful employee matters.'
Key clients
- AXA
- Jardine Matheson
Work highlights
- Advising Jardines on the critical employment and incentives aspects of the sale of its 50% stake in Jardine Aviation Services Group to Menzies Aviation.
- Advising Harneys on the sale of its fiduciary business, Harneys Fiduciary, a leading global offshore corporate services provider.