A highly experienced, trilingual litigator, Jennifer joins Simmons after nearly two decades at a US-headquartered international law firm and its associated Hong Kong firm.

Jennifer advises on all areas of employment law, with a particular focus on contentious employment, discrimination, harassment, and data privacy disputes. She has extensive experience in managing high-profile and complex employment litigation across multiple court levels in Hong Kong.

Alongside her wide litigation expertise, Jennifer also supports clients on internal corporate investigations, disciplinary issues, termination of employment, and labour relations matters.

The new partner hire will significantly boost the capabilities of Simmons’ Hong Kong employment practice, which has seen increasing demand for both domestic and cross-border services in Hong Kong and in the Greater Bay Area.

Jennifer will join the firm in its Hong Kong office on 6 May 2025.

Commenting on the partner hire, Wendy Wong, partner and Head of the firm’s Asia Employment group, said: “We’re very pleased to have secured the hire of such a highly regarded employment litigation specialist. Jennifer brings deep experience across multiple sectors, with a strong network of relationships. Her hire will provide an immediate boost to our capabilities in Hong Kong, allowing us to respond to growing client demand.”

On joining Simmons, Jennifer Tam commented: “It’s a fantastic time to join the Simmons employment team in Hong Kong, as it looks to further expand its client base. We’re currently seeing a rapidly changing market in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, with rising demand for comprehensive employment law advice. I’m excited to join the practice and bring my expertise to the firm to support its growth ambitions for the region.”

This news story was originally published on the firm’s website.