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  • Q&A with Ken Ng – Employment Lawyer

    Ken joined Tanner De Witt in December 2014 after obtaining a JD and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from City University of Hong Kong. He qualified as a solicitor in 2013. Ken currently assists our Employment practice. Why did you choose to become a lawyer? My first…Read More

  • Hong Kong Business ranks Tanner De Witt 6th largest local law firm

    Hong Kong Business, Hong Kong’s only English-language business monthly dedicated to Hong Kong and China, has included Tanner De Witt in its 2016 rankings for Top 25 Largest Law Firms in Hong Kong. The rankings were based on how many legal professionals each firm has….Read More

  • Legal update: Proposed Amendments to Hong Kong’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Regulations

    The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Financial Institutions) (Amendment) Bill 2017 (“the Bill”) was introduced into the Legislative Council (“LegCo”) on 28 June 2017. The Bill seeks to make enforceable against designated non-financial businesses and professions (including solicitors, foreign lawyers, accountants, estate agents and trust…Read More

  • Q&A with Jonathan Yeung – Corporate/Private Client Lawyer

    Jonathan joined Tanner De Witt in September 2014 after obtaining a JD and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from City University of Hong Kong. In January 2017, Jonathan completed his training and qualified as a solicitor. He currently assists our Corporate and Commercial practice. Why did you…Read More

  • Tanner De Witt shortlisted for Hong Kong National Firm of the Year by Asialaw

    We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated for Hong Kong National Firm of the Year in this year’s Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards. The Asialaw Dispute Resolution Awards is now in its third year. On 28 September, Asia’s leading dispute lawyers will…Read More

  • Natalie Lam runs the Victoria Falls Marathon in Zimbabwe

    Trainee solicitor Natalie Lam recently flew to Zimbabwe to run the Victoria Falls Marathon on 18 June 2017. Alongside friend Grace Ghattas, Natalie raised thousands of dollars for The Fred Hollows Foundation and the International Anti-Poaching Foundation. Tanner De Witt is very proud to support its staff in…Read More

  • Reasons for a shareholders’ agreement

    Where a company has more than one shareholder, it is recommended that the shareholders enter into a written shareholders’ agreement to manage their expectations and to provide for when any disagreements may arise between the parties to the shareholders’ agreement. It is also common for…Read More

  • Legal update: third party funding of arbitration

    Background Traditionally litigation funding has been illegal in common law jurisdictions. There were concerns that such funding could result in subornation, threaten the impartiality and integrity of judicial procedure and lead to a culture of excessive litigation. However restrictions on maintenance and champerty prevent legitimate…Read More

  • Tanner De Witt attend China-Israel Investment Summit 2017 in Zhuhai

    Tanner De Witt Partners Edmond Leung and River Stone attended the 2017 3rd China-Israel Investment Summit this week in Zhuhai.  The China-Israel Investment Summit is the premiere facilitator of cross border collaboration between Israel and China. Delegates from the fields of Medical Devices, Agritech, Cleantech, Internet,…Read More

  • Tanner De Witt supports Philippine Association of Hong Kong’s Charity Ball 2017 as Bronze Sponsor

    Tanner De Witt was pleased to support the Philippine Association of Hong Kong’s Charity Ball and Concert on Saturday 17th June as Bronze Sponsor.  Partners Robin Darton, Tim Drew and Eddie Look attended to show support for this charity fundraiser, which raised funds for three…Read More

  • Tanner De Witt gold sponsor of 2017 Singapore Insolvency Conference

    We are very pleased to be Gold Sponsor of this year’s 2017 Singapore Insolvency Conference. Partners Ian De Witt and Robin Darton and solicitor Veronica Chan will attend from Hong Kong. The 2017 Singapore Insolvency Conference is a forum for  Restructuring and Insolvency professionals in…Read More

  • Q&A with Tim Au – Restructuring and Insolvency Lawyer

    Tim Au joined Tanner De Witt in 2012 after gaining a Juris Doctor degree and a PCLL from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He works with the Restructuring and Insolvency team and is a member of  International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) and Turnaround Management Association…Read More