During the research period Gall, a specialist litigation boutique, added dispute resolution specialists Evelyn Chan from Wilkinson & Grist and Nicholas Dealy from UBS to its team. The latter hire bolsters its regulatory offering.
Dispute resolution
Work highlights
Advised Madam Zhang Lan and her companies in a high-profile dispute regarding numerous issues arising out of the company at the board level and from the subsidiaries around the world. The underlying dispute between the parties relates to CVC Capital Partners’ acquisition of an indirect majority shareholding in the South Beauty chain of restaurants from Madam Zhang and her corporate vehicles.
Key clients
Hang Heung Cake Shop, Rio Tinto Shipping, WTT HK
Labour and employment
Work highlights
Represented a client who is defending a claim for wrongful and unreasonable termination, unpaid wages and bonus. This case is likely to be considered one of the most significant employment cases of 2018 as there will be a determination of matters not considered before in Hong Kong courts, including a full determination of whether an employee is entitled to commission on dates he did not work and in circumstances where commission is only generated by sales made by the employee.
Restructuring and insolvency
Work highlights
Represented Cellmark in defending a claim made by Deloitte, being the liquidators of a subsidiary of a listed company in Hong Kong of over HK$2 billion, for conspiracy and diversion of a certain company’s assets.
Acted for clients who filed a winding-up petition against China Shanshui investment Company.
Client feedback
“They are very quick in response and to provide advice. They are reasonable and smart. Compared to a Japanese litigation firm, they seem to be a little bit hesitant to be aggressive in the strategy, but once we raised the issue and shared our perspective, they could discuss deeply together and come up with a better solution.” - Dispute resolution
“The strengths of the firm include high professional standards, taking the client's interest first, and competence in related legal issues. I am particularly impressed with Andrea, the partner in charge.” - Labour and employment
“The firm is a boutique firm with a strong China practice. The lawyers are detailed, efficient and knowledgeable.” - Dispute resolution
“Gall has been very professional throughout. Setting out the issues from the outset with a game plan on to deal with the authorities. Of course at the end, everything worked out as expected and our problems were solved.” - Labour and employment
“All the solicitors I have worked with at Gall are extremely competent, hard-working and demonstrate the ability to ‘think outside of the box’ in solving problems and issues that arise during the course of the litigation.” - Dispute resolution
“She offered thoughtful legal strategy and analysis to deal with sensitive issues.” “She is responsible, reliable and accountable. Very decent and nice.” “Ms. Randall has done an excellent job for me. I am happy that my case received priority and attention from Andrea. She knows my situation well and has given me good legal advice. She is excellent overall. Good communication skills with good problem solving solutions.” “Andrea is well-connected, highly-experienced and a knowledgeable international employment lawyer.” - Andrea Randall
“He is excellent.” “Chris Wong, the executive partner, is practical and knows his stuff!” - Chris Wong
“Outstanding client handler who has built his firm from the ground up.” - Nick Gall
