Sonia Wong
Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie stands as a distinguished authority in the arena of employment law, proficiently handling both contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm consistently represents esteemed clientele spanning a wide range of sectors, encompassing media, retail, financial services, and pharmaceuticals. Among recent team developments, Rowan McKenzie has retired, and this change in leadership dynamics sees the accomplished Tess Lumsdaine, having joined from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, spearheading the team alongside Jonathan Isaacs. Lumsdaine brings her expertise to bear on a comprehensive array of employment law aspects, encompassing contentious facets such as contractual disputes and civil claims associated with harassment. Bolstered by this new leadership structure, the team remains agile in addressing contemporary market trends, notably adapting to the challenges of mass layoffs; core employment issues associated with this shift, including discrimination and sexual harassment claims, continue to be adroitly handled. Isaacs strategically capitalises on his expertise in mainland China, offering advice to multinational corporations on labour unions, collective bargaining, and the intricate employment dimensions of M&A transactions within the PRC. Further augmenting the team’s capabilities, Sonia Wong assumes the position of special counsel, offering pivotal support to clients in areas such as the creation of employment agreements and the enforcement of restrictive covenants. Associate Ken Ng stands as an instrumental contributor to the team, regularly representing clients spanning a diverse range of industries, from finance and insurance to consumer goods and retail services.
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‘Familiar with labour laws in the region and very professional.'
‘Good professionalism and speed of response.'
‘Very capable and thorough in responses. Provide a good overview of the risks or exposure for different paths allowing the best commercial decision to be made. Very prompt in their responses, obviously investing time outside of usual office hours, respecting that we are a global organisation and I'm not sitting in the same time zone.’
‘Deep knowledge of client needs.'
‘Outstanding communication skills and solution-based advice.'
‘The team is very responsive and attentive to client's needs. Also, they are very careful in detailing to the client, and to the professionals involved, the scope of services engaged and the billing terms and conditions.’
‘In regards of employment matters, we work more closely with Ken Ng, and can definitely recommend their services to clients, due to their expertise and professionalism.'
'Roberta Chan is very hard working and committed to serving the client; she is knowledgeable and very professional. I personally recommend their services to clients very frequently.’
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jonathan Isaacs
Baker McKenzieNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tess Lumsdaine
Baker McKenziePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Isaacs, Tess Lumsdaine