Legal 500 has published its Asia Pacific 2022 guide and Gall is ranked as a Leading Firm for Litigation (Band 4), Labour & Employment (Band 4) and Restructuring & Insolvency (Band 5) and Private Client (Band 3).
Litigation Summary and Testimonials
Gall‘s boutique commercial litigation practice ‘combines international standards of excellence with real local insight‘, particularly on shareholder disputes, cross-border fraud cases and insolvency litigation. With Nick Gall alongside ‘wise and capable litigator‘ Chris Wong at its helm, plus support from Evelyn Chan , the team counts foreign governments, hedge funds, listed companies and high net-worth individuals among various clients. Recent news includes Kajal Aswani‘s July 2020 arrival from Robertsons, followed by foreign registered lawyer Matthew Durham joining from Simmons & Simmons in January 2021.
‘Always thinking of what is best for the client. Our go-to firm for local disputes.’
‘Nick Gall: the founder and leader always looking to make sure clients’ needs are met. Chris Wong: next gen partner who knows everything on HK courts.’
‘A firm which combines international standards of excellence with real local insight.’
Labour & Employment Summary
Gall’s practice saw Andrea Randall move to RPC in January 2021, while Matthew Durham has joined from Simmons & Simmons and he now co-heads the team with Nick Gall. In another development, Kajal Aswani was recruited from Robertsons in July 2020. With the firm being known for its specialism in dispute resolution, contentious work for high-profile clients has historically been an area of strength for the employment practice, although it is also active in a wide ambit of non-contentious matters. The firm acts for both employers and employees.
Restructuring & Insolvency Summary and Testimonials
Gall acts for a range of leading insolvency practitioners in Hong Kong and is well regarded for its contentious insolvency work. As well as handling domestic work, the firm receive instructions from overseas lawyers and practitioners in relation to cross-border cases. The team is headed by Nick Gall, Chris Wong and Evelyn Chan. In July 2020, Kajal Aswani joined from Robertsons and in January 2021, Matthew Durham joined from Simmons & Simmons and Andrea Randall left for RPC.
‘Gall is well known in the local market for being an independent litigation firm with experienced litigators capable of handling various types of most complex civil litigation. Partners are commercial and friendly.’
‘Evelyn Chan: hard working, “client come first” attitude and extremely user friendly. Chris Wong: Very well known in the market. Able to take client through difficult legal scenario with his exceptional legal skills and calm personality.
Private Client Summary
Led by UK and Hong Kong-qualified partner Caroline McNally, Gall’s five-strong family law department is well-versed at advising on the financial aspects of divorces, as well as contact issues involving children, for high-net-worth individuals, local clients and expatriates. McNally is particularly noted for her aptitude at handling complex multi-jurisdictional cases and is also committed to advancing the development of family law in Hong Kong (she is currently Deputy Chairwoman of the Hong Kong Family Law Association).
