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New arrangement for reciprocal enforcement of cross-border judgments to aid IP enforcement in China
This article was initially published by World Trademark Review. With effect from 29 January 2024, most judgments given in civil and commercial matters will become reciprocally enforceable between the Mainland of China and Hong Kong. Any applicable final judgment given on or after that date…Read More
Tanner De Witt is delighted that our law firm has achieved consistent recognition in Chambers and Partners Greater China Region Guide 2024
Tanner De Witt is delighted that our law firm has achieved consistent recognition in Chambers and Partners Greater China Region Guide 2024. We are honoured to have maintained top-notch rankings for an impressive 14-year stretch. Big congratulations to our exceptional team for earning this well-deserved recognition. Restructuring & Insolvency:…Read More
Our Partners have been listed in the Who’s Who Legal 2023
Ian De Witt and Jeff Lane have been listed as Who’s Who Legal 2023 Recommended for Commercial Litigation. Our Partner, Douglas Clark, has been listed as Who’s Who Legal 2023 Global Elite Thought Leader for IP Copyright/Trademarks.
Hong Kong Court Upholds a Jurisdictional Challenge to an Arbitral Award Based on Newly Introduced Evidence of Market Manipulation
In an important recent decision, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance upheld a jurisdictional challenge to an arbitral award in R v A, B and C [2023] HKCFI 2034. The jurisdictional issues concerned a third party (“Ma”) who sought to replace the claimant (“Rise”)…Read More
Notice-ably Wrong: The Importance of Proper Notice in Arbitration Proceedings
What difference can a “t” make? Apparently, a lot. In a Hong Kong Arbitration Society arbitration, the Claimant served its Notice of Arbitration (NoA) on the Respondent using [email protected] instead of [email protected] (the Respondent’s email for service under the relevant contract). That difference was sufficient…Read More
Tanner De Witt expands IP Practice
Tanner De Witt announces the appointment of Douglas Clark as Partner to join its Intellectual Property practice. The appointment is effective today, Friday 1st September 2023. This marks a significant advancement in the firm’s strategic initiative to enhance its IP practice along with its litigation…Read More
