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  • Social media regulation in Hong Kong: An overview

    1. Legal and enforcement framework 1.1 Which legislative and regulatory provisions govern social media in Hong Kong? The most relevant legislative and regulatory provisions in respect of social media are the following: 1.2 Which bodies are responsible for enforcing the applicable laws and regulations in the social…Read More

  • Legal Update – Beware of the Risk of Sex Discrimination in Job Advertisements

     “Female migrant workers from Guangdong Province will be given priority” (original Chinese wording: 「廣東省新移民女工優先」) is a sentence that appeared in a recent job advertisement for various positions in a dumpling restaurant chain in Hong Kong (see this link to the news report from 24 September…Read More

  • AI in the workplace: Employment law risks from using AI

    The use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) can provide benefit to all sectors of the economy. This requires AI to be deployed in workplaces. Employers and HR teams must be mindful of ethical and privacy risks that arise from the use of AI in recruitment and…Read More

  • The Hong Kong Market Entry Playbook

    Hong Kong has a long history as a business-friendly location and regional hub to access markets in China and the Asia Pacific region. In this article, we explain key points about Hong Kong as a regional and international business centre, and how to establish your…Read More

  • Legal update: Compensation and disqualification order granted against a company officer who did not receive misappropriated funds

    Does it excuse misconduct in the eyes of a securities regulator if the company officer did not personally profit from and receive misappropriated funds? John Lee of Tanner De Witt explains that the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (“SFC”) will still enforce, and…Read More

  • Paws for Thought: Pet-Nups

    In the busy city of Hong Kong, where pet ownership is on the rise and pets are increasingly considered cherished family members, the concept of including pets in pre-nuptial agreements or eve free standing pet nuptial agreements (“Pet- Nup”) is gaining traction as a vital…Read More

  • The Case for Recusal: A Summary on WSSA v SYH [2024] HKCA 735

    In the Family Court, it is common to see high conflict and long running cases. Parties may frequently feel aggrieved by strict case management decisions or substantive decisions made by Judge or a Master which may not be in their favour. In cases where bias…Read More

  • Tanner De Witt seeks Finance Manager (15+ years’ experience)

    THIS POSITION IS CLOSED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Tanner De Witt is looking to recruit a motivated Finance Manager to join our independent, established, Hong Kong law firm. Key requirements Key responsibilities Key qualities Attractive remuneration & benefits will be offered to the…Read More

  • Legal Update: Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance (Cap. 650) to come into effect in January 2026

    The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance (Cap. 650) (the “Ordinance”) was gazetted on 19 July 2024, and will come into operation on the expiry of 18 months thereafter (i.e. January 2026) (the gazetted version can be accessed here).The Ordinance requires certain specified professionals to…Read More

  • Legal Update: Importance of Contemporaneous Records in Defending Against Discrimination Claim

    In a recent decision of Guting, Joan Sarmiento, Deceased v Choy Chiu Yee Rita [2024] HKDC 747 handed down by the District Court, an employer was successful in defending against a disability discrimination claim by a domestic helper. It appears from the judgment that the…Read More

  • The Court of Final Appeal Revisits The Approach of an Appellate Court in Magistracy Appeals

    On 3 April 2024, the Court of Final Appeal (CFA) (the highest court in Hong Kong) handed down its judgment in HKSAR v Hui Lai Ki [2024] HKCFA 7 clarifying the correct approach to be adopted by an appellate court for an appeal by way…Read More

  • Marriage Equality in Hong Kong: Progress and Next Steps

    Pride Month aims to raise awareness around equality and celebrating our LGBTQIA+ people and communities and to raise awareness of issues that affect them and steer conversation and action towards positive change. Recently in celebration of Pride Month, ten LGBTQIA+ couples tied the knot in…Read More