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Monthly Archives: February 2018
Q&A with Samantha Chu – Matrimonial Lawyer
Samantha obtained her BA from The University of British Columbia and her PCLL from The City University of Hong Kong. Samantha joined Tanner De Witt in September 2017 after completing her training at a renowned matrimonial law firm in Hong Kong. Why did you choose…Read More
Tanner De Witt sponsors West Island School Spring Fair 2018
We are delighted to announce that we are once again sponsoring West Island School’s 2018 Spring Fair on Saturday 10 March. We are very much looking forward to this year’s Fair, which will feature bubble football, laser tag, lots of delicious food and more! Last…Read More
Legal update: amendment to Employment Ordinance provisions relating to Employment Agencies
Effective from February 9 2018, the provisions in the Employment Ordinance relating to Employment Agencies (EAs) have been amended to: increase the maximum penalty for the offences of overcharging commission from job-seekers and the unlicensed operation of EAs up to a fine of HK$350,000 and…Read More
Chinese New Year 2018 Opening Hours
Hong Kong will celebrate Chinese New Year this week and next. Our office will be closed Friday 16 February until Monday 19 February. We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 20 February. Please see our Contact page for further details. The team at Tanner De Witt wishes you…Read More
Legal update: New Obligation to Maintain Register of Significant Controllers
The Companies (Amendment) Ordinance 2018 (the “Ordinance”) will come into operation on 1 March 2018. The main purpose of the amendments is to enhance transparency in the beneficial ownership of companies in order to meet its obligations under the Financial Action Task Force’s recommendations for…Read More
Legal update: amendment to existing sale of alcohol legislation is passed
Following an amendment to the law in respect of sale of alcohol to minors that was recently passed, it will become later this year a criminal offense to sell alcoholic beverages to minors with a maximum fine of HK$50,000. This change to the law will…Read More
Tanner De Witt lawyers selected by Who’s Who Legal 2018
Who’s Who Legal has featured six of our lawyers as Experts in their soon-to-be-released 2018 guide. One of our Partners, Jeff Lane, has been ranked as Thought Leader for his work in Asset Recovery. Lawyers are selected for the rankings based upon a comprehensive, independent survey with…Read More
Legal update: Changing trends in cyber fraud
As another year passes, the number and complexity of cyber frauds continues to grow. In this article we discuss three developments of 2017, which we expect to see continue this year. Traditionally, email hacking identity theft fraud was easy to detect. In an all too…Read More
Edmond Leung speaks at TTN Conference 2018
Partner Edmond Leung spoke at the Transnational Taxation Network’s Tax Conference, held today 5 February at The Park Lane Hotel in Causeway Bay. Edmond’s talk covered many important aspects of SFC Licensing, the Securities and Futures Ordinance and important considerations when selecting and appointing Managers-in-Charge (MICs)….Read More
Tanner De Witt starts off 2018 with speaking and sporting excellence
Tanner De Witt, one of Hong Kong’s largest independent local firms, made sure to hit the ground running at the beginning of 2018 with an array of sporting events and speaking opportunities. Insolvency and Restructuring Partner Ian De Witt spoke at the IBA Law Firm…Read More
