Hong Kong – Bill To Revise The Working Hours Threshold Of “Continuous Employment” Introduced Into The Legislative Council.

Cynthia Chung – Deacons,
cynthia.chung@deacons.com.hk

Cynthia Chung – Deacons

Cynthia heads up the HR and Pensions practice and is also the co-head of Corporate Commercial of the Firm.

She has considerable experience in all labour-related matters (both contentious and non-contentious) and obtaining employment visas for expatriates and their families. She also advises on occupational retirement schemes and the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) and data privacy issues. Cynthia is also experienced in the setting up and advising on on-going requirements of companies limited by guarantee e.g. private clubs and non-profit organisations.

Cynthia is widely recognised in the market and has continued to build on this success by receiving numerous accolades. She has been honored as a “Hall of Fame” in Labour and Employment since 2021 and as a “Leading Individual” since 2018 by Legal 500 Asia Pacific. Additionally, she has highly ranked as a Band 1 Employment Lawyer in Chambers Greater China since 2022.

Highlights
Cynthia regularly advises employers on drafting of employment contracts, reviewing employment related policies and handbooks, drafting of benefit compensation plans, advising on employment disputes, discrimination issues and privacy issues.

She frequently acts for employers in defending discrimination claims and claims in the Labor Tribunal. Other highlights include advising on employee restructuring in a major MNC and conducting investigations in whistleblowing claims by employees. Cynthia is also a rare find in the market who is well-versed with employment aspects in commercial transactions and M&A deals.

Cynthia also regularly advises on implementation of share plans offered by Offshore companies to their subsidiaries in Hong Kong.

In addition, Cynthia has extensive experience in workplace investigations. From handling cases of employee misconduct, harassment, and bullying to fraud, theft, and dishonesty while safeguarding the rights and interests of all parties involved.

She regularly conducts employee trainings to staff e.g. on employment law updates, workplace ethics, data privacy and related issues.

Cynthia also regularly advises employers, trustees and administrators on ORSO retirement scheme documentation and restructuring. She recently assisted a large bank to set up an ORSO successor scheme.