Boasting a marquee client list including international investment banks, government agencies, multinationals, the Simmons & Simmons team demonstrates ‘very strong and solid’ expertise in complex whistleblowing claims and internal policy breaches. The firm is particularly well regarded for organising internal investigations in relation to employee misconduct and employee grievances, with co-heads Fiona Loughrey and Wendy Wong specialising in employment arrangements, termination strategies, and Labour Tribunal claims. The ’very smart’ Wong is also an expert in restrictive covenants, data privacy, and discrimination cases, and Jane Chan predominantly focuses on employment contracts and handbooks. The group has broad sector knowledge, primarily concentrating on the financial services, energy, and asset management fields.
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‘The team has very strong and solid legal knowledge and practices in the labour and employment field. They are very responsive and can often respond to urgent requests within a tight timeframe. They are capable of identifying and advising on sensitive issues.’
‘We have worked very closely with Wendy Wong, partner. Wendy is a very smart, experienced and capable lawyer. She is quick to understand the issues and requests, is considerate about HR's people management and can provide practicable advice.’
‘The depth of knowledge and experience of the team is unparalleled in Hong Kong.’
‘Fiona Loughrey is a stand-out partner who has unmatched experience in this area.’
'My go to is Sarah Berkeley and Wendy Wong. They are responsive, able to share market colour and have the right balance when advising on issues.
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