Displaying vast knowledge in Labour Tribunal claims, often revolving around sexual harassment complaints and discrimination, Stephenson Harwood consistently acts for clients in the aviation, tech, and shipping spheres. Ian Childs spearheads the practice, specialising in commercial litigation and remuneration disputes. Dorothy Siron focuses on disciplinary defence and asset recovery, and joined the firm from Zhong Lun Law Firm in January 2024. Both Karis Yip and Tracy Chan are also cited as key ports of call.
Testimonials
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‘The team that we have engaged from Stephenson is professional, they are hands-on for those enquiries we made. The legal practitioner is reachable and facilitate our labour dispute case.’
Key clients
- TAG Aviation Asia Limited
- The IMC of Tsuen Wan Trade Association Primary School IMC
Work highlights
- Advised TAG Aviation Asia Limited on a significant Labour Tribunal claim lodged by a former employee (pilot) claiming a total sum of HK$5,143,977.87 for additional salary payments which the pilot alleged he would have received if he were to be promoted as a Client Aviation Manager as he stated he was promised, statutory holiday pay and rest day pay.
- Acting for the Incorporated Management Committee of Tsuen Wan Trade Association Primary School in its case in which the former principal claimed against the IMC on grounds of wrongful termination, breach of contract of employment and/or breach of sections 55 to 57 the Education Ordinance.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ian Childs