Adam Hugill ranked as Leading Individual (Band 2) in Chambers and Partners Greater China Region for Employment Hong Kong-based International Firms, China (Band 3)
Employment Hong Kong-based International Firms, China – Band 3
Hugill & Ip’s skilful employment department serves global corporates across the energy, consumer goods and financial services sectors. The department boasts expertise handling employee terminations, workplace discrimination and employee misconduct as well as assisting with relevant sensitive investigations. It is regularly sought after by individuals on issues involving unpaid salaries, breaches of contract and wrongful dismissals.
“It has an excellent ability to digest, deliver nuanced advice on, and represent employees in, complex and sophisticated employment law matters.”
“The team is efficient and down to earth. It knows what clients need and communicate with counsels well.”
Hugill & Ip acted for former footballers of R&F Football Club in connection with claims for the unpaid balance of their fixed term contracts and various other statutory termination payments following wrongful and unreasonable dismissal and the subsequent liquidation of the club.
Adam Hugill is well respected for his work assisting companies and individual employees with employment law advice and dispute resolution across a range of subjects, including immigration, discrimination issues, disciplinary actions and terminations. He represents clients in matters brought before the Hong Kong Labour Tribunal and the High Court.
“Adam knows what his clients need. He is astute to the commercial reality and works with counsel to achieve the best results.”
“We believe he can quickly spot the issues in a dispute and choose to adopt a pragmatic and commercial approach, resulting in the dispute being settled quickly and without recourse to litigation.”