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  • Legal update: Home alone in Hong Kong

    At what age can children stay at home without parental supervision? In Hong Kong there is no clear-cut rule identifying the age at which a minor child can remain in the home unsupervised. Asia Times reported in January 2018 that a mother was arrested after…Read More

  • Pádraig Walsh speaks at MaGESpire event on legal challenges in blockchain ventures

    We are delighted to announce that Corporate Commercial Partner Pádraig Walsh was guest speaker at a MaGESpire fireside chat on blockchain ventures. Entitled ‘Legal Challenges in Blockchain Ventures – A deep dive from shallow waters’, the event was the fourth in MaGESpire’s Blockchain & Tokenomics…Read More

  • Legal update: The New Open-Ended Fund Company Regime in Hong Kong

    Introduction On 30 July 2018, the new Open-Ended Fund Company (“OFC”) regime came into operation which introduced the OFC as a new form of corporate vehicle in Hong Kong. The legal framework of this new OFC regime consists of the three main pieces of legislation:…Read More

  • Pádraig Walsh speaks about Term Sheets to members of the Founder Institute

    Corporate and Commercial Partner Pádraig Walsh recently spoke at a Founder Institute event on Term Sheets. Held at co-working space theDesk in Causeway Bay on Monday 20 August, Pádraig focused on the legal aspects of a Term Sheet: what it is, why it’s a good…Read More

  • New Arrangement for Application for Leave to Appeal in the Family Court

    The Court of Appeal has made several suggestions to improve the processing time of filed appeals in the Family Court. This has resulted in the adoption of the New Arrangement for Application for Leave to Appeal in the Family Court (“NAAL”), which is summarised below:…Read More

  • Tanner De Witt seeks Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary 2+ years’ experience

    THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Responsibilities: Provide secretarial support to a team of Corporate and Commercial lawyers Update and maintain filing system Coordinate meetings and schedule daily activities when necessary Requirements: Good PC knowledge and skilled in MS Office…Read More

  • Shortlisted in The Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2018

    Tanner De Witt is pleased to be shortlisted for five awards at The Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2018 to be held in Hong Kong on Friday 7 September. We have been shortlisted for: Restructuring and Insolvency Law Firm of the Year; Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm…Read More

  • Tanner De Witt supports the Kiwi Ball 2018 as Silver Sponsor

    We are delighted to announce that we are supporting this year’s Kiwi Ball as Silver Sponsor. Organised by Kiwi Events Hong Kong since 2012, the Kiwi Ball is an annual not-for-profit gathering that aims to bring New Zealanders and friends of New Zealand together. It is…Read More

  • Legal update: Magistrate acquitted a broker of illegal short selling on re-trial

    Case background Mr Wong Hung who was licensed to carry on Type 1 regulated activity (dealing in securities) under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) (“SFO”) was charged by way of summons on 20 counts of illegal short selling. The Securities and Futures Commission…Read More

  • Legal update: District Court and Small Claims Tribunal maximum claim values increased

    Following a consultation launched by the Judiciary in August 2015, the Legislative Council passed a resolution on 27 June 2018 approving the proposed increases to the jurisdiction of the District Court and Small Claims Tribunal.  The changes are slated to take effect from 3 December…Read More

  • Tanner De Witt supports the Hong Kong Blue Tie Ball 2018 as Platinum Sponsor

    We are delighted to announce that we will once again sponsor the Hong Kong Blue Tie Ball, which will be held at the Hong Kong Football Club on Saturday 1st September. We are supporting this year’s event as Platinum Sponsor. Last year’s inaugural Blue Tie Ball…Read More

  • Edmond Leung attends 7th Annual Competition Law and Regulatory Global Forum 2018

    Corporate Commercial Partner Edmond Leung attended yesterday’s 7th Annual Competition Law and Regulatory Global Forum, held at the Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui. Speakers included Competition Commission (Hong Kong) Executive Director Steven Parker, Hong Kong Competition Association Chairperson Knut Fournier and  more. This year’s forum included…Read More