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Gall Co-Hosts Family Law Webinar with AlixPartners

14 Apr 2021

The division of finances and assets of parties can be one of the most stressful, emotional and daunting parts of a divorce. The pandemic has further complicated the financial aspects of divorce proceedings due to the dynamic economic environment. In some matrimonial disputes, family lawyers find it beneficial to engage forensic accountants who can help

Gall Co-Hosts Employment Law Webinar with Lewis Sanders

14 Apr 2021

Covid-19 has placed immense pressure on businesses and fundamentally changed the way we work. A range of new issues, challenges and obligations have arisen from an employment law perspective.  How can employers and employees navigate this fast-changing landscape? Matthew Durham from boutique dispute resolution firm Gall and Camilla Worthington from legal recruitment consultancy Lewis Sanders discuss current trends and the unprecedented employment issues

Can an Employer Require its Employees to Test for COVID-19 in Hong Kong?

26 Mar 2021

Download PDF The rise in Covid-19 cases has left many employers in Hong Kong contemplating whether they can lawfully require their employees to undergo testing for Covid-19. In times like these, employers find themselves trying to balance their business interests and continuity on one hand, with employees’ concerns and sensitivities on the other. In this

Gall Write Article on Data Privacy and WFH for BritCham’s Magazine

18 Mar 2021

Gall have written an article for the British Chamber of Commerce’s latest magazine issue on how to safely work from home. They explore security risks involved in working from home, explain new guidance from the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, and share key takeaways for employers and staff in protecting data. Click here and turn

Remote Working from Overseas: Key Legal Implications Employers Should Know

16 Mar 2021

Table of Contents Immigration related Implications Tax related implications Regulatory and employment law implications Key Takeaways Download PDF Remote working arrangements have become prevalent in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic such as risk of infections, travel restrictions and quarantine requirements in Hong Kong and elsewhere. Many employers are also considering remote working

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