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Address: 22/F, Bupa Centre, 141 Connaught Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Western District, Hong Kong | Tel: +852 2388 3899 | Enquiry: contact-us@rs-lawyers.com.hk
Terminations, Redundancy & Settlement Lawyers in Hong Kong
Practical employment law advice for employers managing employee exits, workforce restructures, and workplace disputes in Hong Kong.
Our Employment team advises employers, business owners, human resources professionals, and senior management on employee terminations, redundancy exercises, settlement agreements, and workforce restructuring matters. Employment exits can be sensitive and commercially significant, often requiring careful planning to minimise legal, operational, and reputational risks.
Whether an employer is terminating an employee, implementing a redundancy programme, negotiating an exit package or resolving a workplace dispute, obtaining legal advice early can help ensure the process is handled carefully, consistently and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
We provide practical, commercially focused guidance designed to help businesses navigate employment terminations while protecting their interests and maintaining workplace stability.
Talk to us: +852 2388 3899 • contact-us@rs-lawyers.com.hk
Our Terminations, Redundancy & Settlement Services
Employment terminations and workforce restructures often involve legal, operational, and employee relations considerations. Careful planning can help employers manage risks while achieving business objectives.
Our Terminations, Redundancy & Settlement practice focuses on two core service areas:
Settlement Agreements
Advising employers on settlement agreements, negotiated exits, confidentiality provisions, releases and waivers of claims, employee departures and dispute resolution strategies aimed at achieving greater certainty and managing future claims.
Redundancy Exercises
Supporting businesses undertaking restructures, workforce reductions, organisational changes and redundancy programmes, including planning, implementation, employee communications, statutory severance considerations and risk management.
Why Choose Ravenscroft & Schmierer?
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Hong Kong employment law expertise: Advising employers on terminations, workplace disputes, restructures, and redundancy matters.
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Commercial approach: Practical legal advice aligned with business and operational objectives.
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Strategic risk management: Helping employers manage legal, financial, and reputational risks during employee exits.
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Integrated legal support: Employment, corporate, dispute resolution, regulatory, and immigration services under one roof.
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Multilingual capability: English, German, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Managing Employee Exits Effectively
Employee departures can present significant challenges for employers. Terminations, redundancies, and workplace disputes often require employers to balance legal obligations with business continuity, team morale, confidentiality concerns, and operational needs.
Poorly managed exits can increase the risk of claims, workplace disruption, reputational issues, and unnecessary costs. Employers should ensure that employment contracts, workplace policies, and termination procedures are reviewed carefully before significant employment decisions are implemented.
As businesses evolve, workforce restructures and organisational changes may become necessary. Redundancy programmes often require clear planning, consistent communication, and careful consideration of legal obligations affecting employees and the business.
Our team works closely with employers to develop practical strategies that support effective workforce management while reducing employment risks and protecting organisational objectives.
Meet the Team
Speak to our Employment Law specialists:
Managing Partner
Associate Solicitor
Contact Us
Contact our Employment team:
Tel: +852 2388 3899 • Email: contact-us@rs-lawyers.com.hk
Address: 22/F, Bupa Centre, 141 Connaught Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong (3 minutes from Sai Ying Pun MTR, Exit A2).
FAQ: Terminations, Redundancy & Settlement in Hong Kong
Can an employer terminate an employee in Hong Kong?
Employers may terminate employment in accordance with the employment contract and applicable legal requirements. However, the Employment Ordinance restricts dismissal in certain circumstances, including during statutory maternity protection, paid sickness leaves and certain work-injury situations.
What is a settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement records agreed terms for resolving employment-related issues and may include financial terms, confidentiality obligations and waivers or releases of claims, subject to applicable legal requirements.
When should an employer consider a settlement agreement?
Settlement agreements are often used when resolving workplace disputes, negotiating employee departures, or seeking certainty regarding the termination of employment.
What is redundancy?
Redundancy generally arises where the employer closes or intends to close its business or workplace, or where the business requirement for employees to carry out work of a particular kind has ceased, diminished or is expected to cease or diminish.
How can employers reduce risks during a redundancy exercise?
Careful planning, consistent procedures, clear communication, and appropriate legal advice can help employers manage redundancy processes effectively.
Can employees challenge a termination decision?
Depending on the circumstances, employees may have legal rights or claims arising from the termination of their employment.
Why choose Ravenscroft & Schmierer for termination and redundancy matters in Hong Kong?
We provide practical and commercially focused advice designed to help employers manage employee exits while minimising legal and operational risks.
How can Ravenscroft & Schmierer help with employee terminations and settlement agreements?
We assist employers with termination strategies, settlement agreements, redundancy programmes, workforce restructures, risk assessments, and employment dispute management. Contact us to discuss your requirements.