KathrynWeaver

Kathryn believes smart legal strategy, paired with a practical approach, is key to successfully managing a global workforce. She works with international firms to implement partnership programmes, coordinate global employee handbook reviews, and draft template employment documents. She also coordinates multicountry data privacy projects and cross-border restructuring, carries out disciplinary and grievance investigations, and advises on senior expat relocation packages.

When dealing with labour law issues, Kathryn’s versatility is evident in her varied clientele, which includes Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 companies, household-name brands, gig economy platforms, and startups. Kathryn’s clients value her collaborative, courteous, and timely approach when it to comes to addressing their most pressing legal challenges. 

Before joining Seyfarth, Kathryn was the managing partner and the head of the employment practice for an international firm in Hong Kong, after spending ten years practising in London. Kathryn has worked for companies as in-house counsel, giving her the advantage of understanding the perspective of her clients. As a result, Kathryn has developed a practical, no-nonsense approach to giving advice. 

Kathryn has been recognized as a Leading Partner, Labour and Employment (Hong Kong) in the Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2020-2025). She’s been a ranked practitioner, Employment: Hong Kong-based (International Firms), Chambers Greater China (2020-2025). She’s been recommended by Doyle’s Guide as a Preeminent Hong Kong employment lawyer (2024-2025). She’s been recognized by Lexology Index (previously Who’s Who Legal) for Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR - Labour Employment & Benefits (Law Business Research Ltd.) (2020-2025), and by International Employment Lawyer as a Global Elite (2024-2025).

Kathryn is qualified to practice in Hong Kong, England, and Wales.

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Seyfarth’s Hong Kong office is a local law firm registered with The Law Society of Hong Kong, with lawyers licensed to practise in multiple jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Australia, Ireland, England & Wales, and Italy.