Select the Relevant Service Area

From initial evaluation to formal representation.

Standard services with a defined scope may be requested directly. Arbitration and litigation representation begin with a paid case evaluation.

Evaluate a Position or Document

A specific employment issue, a proposed contract or a document requiring careful legal review.

Case evaluation and document review

Respond to Workplace Developments

Performance management, internal allegations, personal responsibility or formal written communications.

Workplace risk response

Manage an Exit or Dispute

Proposed separation, non-compete restrictions, labor arbitration, litigation or judgment enforcement.

Employment exit and representation

Case Evaluation & Employment Documents

Establish your position before taking the next step.

Focused analysis for a defined question, or a broader examination of the documents and circumstances surrounding an employment matter.

Evaluation and review fees

Focused Written Case Evaluation

Written analysis of one specific employment issue, such as the grounds for termination or an identified contractual obligation.

One defined legal issue
One substantive written response
One clarification round within the original scope

Not included: a full-file review, document drafting, negotiations or representation.

Comprehensive Written Case Evaluation

A structured written report examining a defined matter, its legal framework, your position and the available next steps.

Relevant legal framework
Assessment of the submitted facts and documents
Recommended course of action

Not included: independent investigation, external communications or procedural representation.

Employment Document Review

Targeted review of an employment contract, offer, policy, PIP notice, disciplinary document or proposed separation agreement.

One eligible document within the agreed limit
Annotated document
A concise written risk list

Not included: rewriting the full document, negotiations or a separate question-and-response service.

New Employment Review Package

A coordinated review of the employment contract, offer, employee handbook and up to two ancillary agreements. This service examines the document set together rather than treating each document in isolation. Material and clarification limits apply.

Review package scope and professional fee

Annual Employment Law Retainer

Continuity while you remain employed.

An annual retainer provides a defined allocation of document reviews and focused written evaluations for the individual client. It is intended for employees who want an established legal contact as their employment circumstances develop.

Two tiers are available. Eligible specialist engagements and representation also carry the applicable retainer discounts.

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Workplace Risk Response

Respond with a coherent position, not an improvised message.

These specialist services address a specific developing workplace situation. Drafting, response planning and continuing work are scoped separately from a standard evaluation.

Specialist professional fees

Workplace Allegation Response

For an employee facing an allegation, attempted transfer of responsibility or a need to record a clear factual position.

Evidence preservation plan
Custom written clarification or rebuttal template
Defined follow-up over a 14-day service period

Not included: direct employer negotiations, investigation representation or court proceedings.

Personal Liability Risk Evaluation

Review of a specific request to sign, approve, assume a nominal role or accept responsibility for a workplace matter.

Written risk analysis
Protective response wording
Relevant evidence checklist

Not included: a general corporate audit or representation in criminal, administrative or civil proceedings.

PIP Response Strategy

Structured response to a performance improvement plan, including its documented basis and the proposed evaluation process.

Legal assessment of the PIP
A 30-day response calendar
Up to four weekly written response rounds

Not included: a guaranteed employment outcome or subsequent arbitration and litigation.

Internal Investigation & Grievance Response

Preparation for a defined internal investigation, grievance or disciplinary response.

Written response preparation
Evidence and issue identification
One grievance or defense statement with one revision

Not included: attendance at interviews, independent fact-finding or criminal defense.

Formal Written Employment Negotiations

Lawyer-led written communications with the employer concerning one agreed employment matter.

Up to three written negotiation rounds
Analysis of the employer’s response
A written client briefing for each round

External communications with the employer are conducted in Chinese. Telephone and in-person negotiations are not included.

Employment Exit & Non-Compete Matters

Protect your position when the employment relationship changes.

A proposed exit may involve the separation agreement, outstanding entitlements, work-permit documentation and continuing restrictions. The appropriate scope depends on what has been proposed and what you have already signed.

Exit service professional fees

72-Hour Employment Exit Response

A concentrated response service following a termination, suspension or reassignment notice, subject to availability confirmation.

Signing-risk and evidence-preservation checklist
Written negotiation strategy
Three written evaluation rounds
Review of directly related documents within the limit

Not included: continuous real-time availability, employer representation or procedural filings.

Negotiated Employment Exit Representation

Strategic preparation, written employer negotiations and final review of the proposed separation agreement.

Single-round or extended engagement
Defined written negotiation scope
Final agreement review

Not included: arbitration or litigation. A dispute proceeding requires a separate engagement.

Employment Exit Document Review

Coordinated review of documents relating directly to the employment exit.

Separation agreement and employment certificate
Work-permit cancellation documents
Non-compete activation notice

Not included: administrative application handling, employer negotiations or ongoing case management.

Non-Compete Evaluation & Negotiations

Examination of a proposed or existing restriction and a defined written negotiation for release or exemption.

Evaluation of enforceability and scope
Up to three written negotiation rounds
A dispute-response outline

Not included: arbitration or litigation concerning the restriction.

Time-sensitive engagements

Availability must be confirmed before the 72-hour service is accepted. The service window does not begin with an initial message. Its commencement is recorded in the written engagement.

Labor Lawyer in China

Formal representation built on the case record.

Representation addresses the agreed procedural stage. Arbitration, first-instance proceedings, appeals and enforcement are separate engagements unless expressly combined in writing.

Representation professional fees

Labor Arbitration Representation

Preparation and representation for the agreed labor arbitration matter, based on the confirmed claims or defense position.

Application or defense submission
Evidence organization and submission
Up to two hearing attendances

Separately scoped: counterclaims, preservation measures, expert appraisal, investigation applications and witness preparation.

First-Instance Litigation Representation

Representation in the agreed first-instance employment proceeding, including preparation of the pleadings and evidence record.

Claim or defense submission
Evidence organization and submission
Up to two hearing attendances

Not included: appeal representation or subsequent judgment enforcement.

Appeal Representation

Review of the first-instance record, identification of the appeal issues and representation at the appellate stage.

Case-record review
Appeal or response submission
One hearing attendance

The professional fee depends on whether Mark handled the first-instance engagement and on the agreed complexity.

Judgment Enforcement Representation

A separately evaluated engagement concerning enforcement of an eligible judgment or other enforceable instrument.

Assessment of the enforcement position
Individually agreed work scope
A separate written professional-fee proposal

Not included automatically: renewed enforcement applications after the agreed engagement has ended.

Beijing Office · Nationwide Case Assessment

Representation across mainland China.

Mark is based in Beijing and assesses employment matters for foreign employees in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and other locations across mainland China.

Beijing
Shanghai
Guangzhou
Shenzhen
Hangzhou

The office is in Beijing. Local procedure, case requirements and any necessary travel are considered when defining an out-of-Beijing engagement.

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Professional Engagement

Discuss the relevant service in writing.

Identify your city, the service area and any approaching deadline. Detailed evidence can be requested after the preliminary conflict and scope review.

Client communication is conducted through email, WeChat or WhatsApp text. Contact does not itself create a lawyer-client engagement.

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Legal services designed around your employment position.