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  • Think twice before filing an employment related claim directly to the High Court

    27 June 2023

    Lewis Silkin’s litigation team acting for the Defendant was successful in striking out a claim brought before the High Court and also successfully resisted an appeal against the Master’s decision to strike-out the Plaintiff’s claim.

  • Lewis Silkin strengthens Hong Kong Dispute Resolution capability with addition of partner Kenix Yuen

    15 January 2024

    Lewis Silkin today announces the appointment of Kenix Yuen as a partner in the firm's dispute resolution team.

  • Unveiling the Struggles of Hong Kongs Invisible Workforce

    12 March 2024

    According to government statistics as of 2022, there are more than 338,000 foreign domestic workers (“FDWs”) in Hong Kong, which accounts for almost 5% of Hong Kong’s population. Nearly 10% of households in Hong Kong depend on FDWs for housekeeping and to look after their family members. As such, FDWs are more than just employees; they are the backbone of many households. However, despite the significant role they play in our society, FDWs face a myriad of challenges. This article explores the legal and social challenges they must navigate.

  • Auctioning off privacy

    21 June 2024

    A well known auction house with operations in Hong Kong was recently hit by a major cyberattack, resulting in a shutdown of its website just days before its spring auctions began. The ransomware group, RansomHub, claimed to be behind the cyberattack and threatened to release sensitive personal information of at least 500,000 clients worldwide unless a ransom was paid.

  • HK CFI finds investment bank did not breach implied terms of employment contract

    10 September 2024

    In Yang Zhizhong v. Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited, [2024] HKCFI 2192 the Court of First Instance dismissed a claim by a former senior employee for discretionary bonus, unvested bonus awards and wrongful termination.

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