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Remote Hearings in Hong Kong’s High Court During COVID-19

9 Apr 2020

  Download PDF The Use of Technology in Court Proceedings Gall recently acted for the Plaintiff in Hong Kong’s first telephonic hearing in Cyberworks Audio Video Technology Limited v Mei Ah (HK) Company Limited & Ors which was a milestone in the Judiciary’s approach towards furthering the objectives of cost-effectiveness of practice and procedure, and expeditious dispute resolution.

Gall Receives Dispute Resolution (Cross Border) Award from China Business Law Journal

8 Apr 2020

Gall has received the Dispute Resolution (Cross Border) Award from China Business Law Journal’s China Business Law Awards 2020.  The awards are based on hundreds of nominations received from China-focused corporate counsel and legal professionals around the world. Click here to read the full report – https://www.vantageasia.com/china-law-firms-2020/

The Importance for Employers to Seek Legal Advice on Reviewing a Candidate’s Post-Termination Restrictions

3 Apr 2020

Table of Contents What are post-termination restrictions? Potential claims against new employers who recruit former employees who are subject to enforceable post-termination restrictions Inducement of breach of employment contract Causing loss by unlawful means Conspiracy Seeking legal advice in relation to post-termination restrictions Takeaway points for new employers Download PDF What are post-termination restrictions? Post-termination

Employment Spotlight: Working from Home during COVID-19

20 Mar 2020

Download PDF Working from home has become increasingly popular in the wake of Covid-19 (coronavirus). This article examines the legal implications of working from home. 1. Preliminary issues  a. Entitlement to work from home In Hong Kong, there is no statutory right to work from home. In some cases, the employment contract may provide a

Employment Spotlight: Redundancies in Hong Kong

11 Mar 2020

Download PDF Part 1 Employers may be making more redundancies than usual as Hong Kong finds itself facing a time of political and economic uncertainty. Whether you’re an employer or employee, it pays to have a basic understanding of the law regarding redundancies.   How and when do situations arise whereby you may need to

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