Labour and employment is one of the key practice areas of Phoenix Legal and apart from advising on labour/employment issues as part of M&A, business transfer and reorganisation transactions, Firm regularly advises clients on stand-alone labour/employment matters. Experience in this area ranges from assisting clients in the preparation of service rules, structuring of compensation packages, drafting of employment contracts, non-compete and confidentiality agreements and termination notices to negotiating collective bargaining contracts, advising on termination, retrenchment, lay-offs & strikes and seeking permissions and registrations under various labour/employment-related laws and regulations. The Firm provides assistance to manufacturing companies employing a large number of factory workers covered by various labour/employment related statutes as well as companies in the service sector including software and BPO companies.
The firm's labour/employment practice also includes advising on contentious labour/employment matters. The Firm has substantial experience in representing the interests of its clients in labour courts and tribunals.
From employment agreements and disputes, hiring of contractors and related present challenges, Phoenix Legal has guided us through with accuracy and timeliness.
– Legal500 2026
Excellent.
– Legal500 2024
They are responsive and identify the issue fast and with precision. The firm has a number of reliable lawyers and has the necessary credentials for delivering the work.
– Legal500 2022
The team is highly professional and always maintains timeliness in its responses. 'The team has a high quality of in-depth knowledge and gives good insight to relevant case laws.
– Legal500 2020
Phoenix Legal continues to be a recommended practice for contract compliance, workers’ compensation, and legislative and regulatory practice.
– Asialaw 2018