News & Media

23Oct2014

Divorce is not the only option: Some key facts about mediation

Mediation followed by consent court applications is becoming an increasingly popular way for spouses to part ways amicably. With marital breakdown becoming a growing trend in Hong Kong there is greater need for individuals in legally binding relationships to be aware of their options. Mediation involves…Read More

13Oct2014

Legal update: The Changing Nature of the Insolvency and Restructuring landscape in the PRC

We would like to thank the international restructuring and insolvency professionals who participated in Friday’s symposium co-hosted by the Richardson School of Law, University of Hawai‘i and Hong Kong’s Turnaround Management Association. The conference, titled Unlocking Value in the PRC: The Changing Nature of Restructurings…Read More

29Sep2014

Asset Recovery: Leaders in the field and trends for 2014

Hong Kong law firm Tanner De Witt  is proud to see its co-heads of Restructuring and Insolvency, Ian De Witt and Robin Darton, and consultant Jeff Lane named in the global industry guide for Asset Recovery – Who’s Who Legal Asset Recovery: 2014 . “Our research…Read More

13Aug2014

Tanner De Witt Solicitors Wins Award For Insolvency Practice

Hong Kong’s Tanner De Witt is delighted to be recognised as a top law firm in the Insolvency and Restructuring space, after being named a China Business Law Awards Winner. China Business Law Journal is published by Vantage Asia Publishing Limited, an independent publisher based in Hong Kong. The…Read More

29Jul2014

Hong Kong law firm Tanner De Witt Wins 8 Leading Lawyer Titles

Eight Hong Kong solicitors from the Tanner De Witt team have been named in the 2014 edition of Asialaw’s Leading Lawyers. According to the publication, Ian De Witt, Robin Darton, Mark Side, Kim Boreham, Eddie Look, Tim Drew, Russell Bennett and Jeff Lane are among “the…Read More

22Jul2014

How to approach a training contract at Tanner De Witt

Tanner De Witt is committed to providing a challenging, rewarding and professional programme for our trainee solicitors. We recruit up to four trainee solicitors each year. From day one a trainee solicitor will be part of a team working on actual cases bringing you into…Read More

14Jul2014

Legal update: Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa Scheme extended to British Nationals

Hong Kong law firm Tanner De Witt outlines the criteria and conditions of the Working Holiday Visa Scheme which is now open to British Nationals. The Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa Scheme allows national passport holders of participating countries to take up short-term employment or to…Read More

09Jul2014

Legal update: Setting Up A Company In Hong Kong – A Community Effort

In the spirit of supporting startups in Hong Kong, law firm Tanner De Witt attended the Tech Startups & Corporates event at KPMG’s offices yesterday. The event, hosted by KPMG, EastFunding and Invest HK, was opened by Gregory So, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, HKSAR…Read More

25Jun2014

Legal Advice For Setting Up A Company In Hong Kong – Startmeup HK sponsorship

Need help setting up a company in Hong Kong? Hong Kong law firm Tanner De Witt is delighted to announce its sponsorship of StartmeupHK’s 2014 Venture Programme Awards. The firm’s Corporate and Commercial practice will be donating in-kind legal services to select winners to help…Read More

13Jun2014

Legal update: Divorce in Hong Kong – Legal Advice

Divorce rates in Hong Kong have increased close to 8 percent, according to the biannual Hong Kong Council of Social Services social development index, released last week. The 2014 index, shows over 21,000 divorces were decreed in 2012, the latest recorded period available. This figure…Read More

23May2014

Insolvency Partner Ian De Witt To Join International Insolvency Institute

Tanner De Witt’s Insolvency Partner, Ian De Witt, has been invited to join the International Insolvency Institute (III). He will join fellow Hong Kong based members and Insolvency experts John Marsden of Mayer Brown JSM, John Lees of JLA Asia and Mr. Justice Jonathan Harris….Read More

19May2014

Hong Kong Employment Law Seminar by Tanner De Witt Solicitors

Tanner De Witt will be hosting a Hong Kong Employment Law Seminar with the Italian Chamber of Commerce tomorrow at 12.30pm. The talk will touch upon a selection of key issues employers in Hong Kong need to be aware of.  Hong Kong employment lawyer and…Read More