Nick Gall was quoted extensively in a feature in ALB’s August 2020 issue exploring how the pandemic has sped up the adoption of technology, including in the disputes hearing process. He shared his experience advising the plaintiff in Hong Kong’s first telephonic hearing in Cyberworks Audio Video Technology Limited v Mei Ah (HK) Company Limited &
COVID-19 Scams – What to do if you are defrauded
PDF Download The Surge of COVID-19 Scams Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have seen an overwhelming demand worldwide for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes respirators, surgical masks, gloves and face shields. Regrettably, unscrupulous traders never miss an opportunity to capitalise on public fears and concerns. Amid these difficult times, there has been a
Nick Gall Featured in Asian Legal Business’ “ALB Conversations”
Nick Gall is featured in the latest Asian Legal Business “ALB Conversations” – an in-depth Q&A with leaders of law firms across Asia. In the Q&A, Nick shares his experiences relating to his work highlights and leadership lessons. He also touches on the importance of firm culture, his hiring and retention strategy, and succeeding in Hong
Employment Spotlight: Enhanced statutory maternity leave protection as the Legco passes the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2019
Download PDF The Employment (Amendment) Bill 2019 (“Bill”) was passed by the Legislative Council on 9 July 2020. The Bill seeks to amend the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57) “to extend the statutory maternity leave by 4 weeks; to introduce a cap on the maternity leave pay in respect of the extension of maternity leave; to
Ashima Sood Featured in “Lawyers at Leisure” Column on Paddling in Hong Kong Lawyer Magazine
In a column for Hong Kong Lawyer, Ashima shares her experiences of being part of an all women’s dragon boat team called ‘Yes She Can’, the benefits and challenges of paddling, and the importance of finding time to unwind. The web version of the article can be found here. And the full article in Hong