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This bonus isn't just about money. It's his prestige and power at stake!
If you are a corporate lawyer, there are plenty of tier 1 firms looking for laterals.
When you do not quit despite having been unfairly treated for a long time, every sane manager will know that you lack the confidence and depend on the Firm, both emotionally and financially, and will exploit the same.
If someone is not paid increment and bonus do they leave or wait that the firm does not gain unjust enrichment? In the process of waiting, we also lose 50% bonus of the following year. It's almost September! Any advice in relation to firms that do not pay?