Labour & Employment

We have broad and deep experience in labour and employment matters. Our expertise extends beyond dispute resolution; we also advise on effective management of human resources and capital to create fair working environments which minimize disputes.

We have recently advised and acted for:-

• Two key defendants (out of twelve) in an action brought by one of the biggest transport and logistic companies in Singapore, for amongst other claims, breaches of employment agreements/obligations and of fiduciary duties.
• Various trading houses in the enforcement of rights (in and outside Singapore) against their ex-employees for breach of restrictive covenants and misconduct, including successfully obtaining interim relief (injunctions and search and seizure orders) and damages.
• Major MNCs in:
• the drafting of its employment contracts for executives (including their bonus and incentive schemes) and employment guidelines and handbooks in Asia, including India;
• Retrenchment / restructuring exercises; and
• Separation agreements with senior executives.
• An MNC in its dealings with a trade union, including review of its worldwide protocol for treatment of unionized employees.
• C-suite executives on their employment contracts upon termination and retirement/retrenchment as well as in the setting up of competing businesses.