Gall Disputes Resolution Partner Felda Yeung, and Associate Jonathan Lam, have written the Hong Kong chapter to Global Legal Insights’ “International Arbitration 2025” guide. The publication is designed to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of current issues affecting international arbitration laws and regulations.
Gall Partner’s Star Continues To Rise
Gall partner Felda Yeung has once again been recognised in the legal media, this time by 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 as a “𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰”. The “Rising Star” list highlights Hong Kong’s next generation of standout lawyers who continue to demonstrate exceptional potential in the industry while earning strong praise from their clients. To
Gall recognised in “Legal 500” Greater China 2025 rankings
We are thrilled that Gall Solicitors has been recognised in the prestigious Legal 500 Greater China 2025 rankings. The firm has been recognised in 4 practice areas: Dispute resolution: LitigationLabour and EmploymentPrivate Client and FamilyRestructuring and Insolvency Legal 500 is a well-respected and trusted benchmarking of excellence in law. Its editorial commentary highlights three of the firm’s practice areas:
Gall Partner interviewed for Human Resources Director Asia magazine
Gall Partner and Co-Head of Employment Felda Yeung recently spoke with HRD Asia magazine on how to stay compliant with privacy regulations and address any employee concerns for employers implementing, or considering to implement, monitoring policies. In the interview, which you can read here, Felda unpacks the growing challenges of employee privacy as remote work continues to blur the lines
Gall Writes Hong Kong Chapter for Global Legal Insights – Employment & Labour Law 2024
Felda Yeung, Ashima Sood and Tanya Parmanand have written the Hong Kong chapter for Global Legal Insights’ (GLI) Employment & Labour Law 2024 handbook.
Gall Writes Q&A on Regulation of Pension Schemes in Hong Kong for Thomson Reuters
Felda Yeung, Ashima Sood and Tanya Parmanand have prepared a Q&A for Thomson Reuters giving a high-level overview of the regulation of pension schemes in Hong Kong. Download PDF
Pregnancy Discrimination is not Tolerated in Hong Kong
Pregnancy Discrimination Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats a woman less favourably on the ground of her pregnancy than he treats or would treat a person who is not pregnant. Under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (Cap.480) (“SDO”), it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a pregnant employee by dismissing her or subjecting
Labelling a Bonus as “Discretionary” doesn’t mean it is Absolutely Discretionary
Background It is common for Hong Kong employment agreements to describe a bonus as “discretionary” or “gratuitous’ in nature. The employer’s objective is to retain sole and absolute discretion to decide whether to award a bonus and if so, to decide the amount to be awarded. However, the line between discretionary and non-discretionary bonuses can
Gall Writes Hong Kong Chapter for Global Legal Insights – Employment & Labour Law 2023
Gall Writes Hong Kong Chapter for Global Legal Insights – Employment & Labour Law 2023 Felda Yeung has written the Hong Kong chapter for Global Legal Insights’ (GLI) Employment & Labour Law 2023 handbook. In the chapter, Felda explores: Click here to read the chapter.
Repeal of Legitimate Vaccination Request
The Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 (Commencement) Notice was published on 14 April 2023 and will take effect on 16 June 2023 to repeal the provisions under the Employment Ordinance (“EO”) relating to legitimate COVID-19 vaccination request provisions (“Vaccination Provisions”). The Vaccination Provisions were added to the EO pursuant to the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 (“Amendment Ordinance”)which
