Gall has been recommended in the recently published Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide 2017. The firm was ranked for Dispute Resolution, Employment and for Restructuring and Insolvency in the Hong Kong chapter. The firm maintained its rank as a Leading Firm in these core practice areas, receiving positive feedback from both clients and peers. Senior Partner Nick Gall was again recognized as a Leading Individual in Hong Kong dispute resolution.
Dispute Resolution – Litigation: ranked Tier 3
Gall is ‘extremely well regarded in the litigation field’, with Nick Gall at the helm. He is supported by the ‘responsive and efficient’ Chris Wong, who is head of China-related matters and ‘provides very clear and thorough advice’. In recent personnel developments, Andrea Randall was promoted to partner in May.
Employment: ranked Tier 2
Gall is highly regarded for its litigation capabilities, where it has a strong track record representing both employees and employers. The firm’s continued investment into the practice since earlier partner departures is illustrated by the promotion of Andrea Randall to partner in 2016; noted for her ‘great tactical acumen’, Randall ‘fights hard for her clients’. She and senior partner Nick Gall are the key contacts.
Restructuring and Insolvency: ranked Tier 3
Gall is highly regarded for its contentious insolvency capabilities. The ‘extremely sharp’ Chris Wong has a broad practice that takes in bankruptcy, insolvency, commercial disputes, fraud and asset recovery. He is frequently instructed by insolvency practitioners, often in cases with a cross-border element.
