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News Archive 2010
11 December 2010
We congratulate Rachel Cheng on her admission as a Solicitor of the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Rachel Cheng with Richard Tanner and Eddie Look
3 December 2010
Tanner De Witt enjoyed an exclusive performance of Pirates of the Panto, a pantomime by the Hong Kong Players, at the Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre. Following this performance, Pirates of the Panto opened to the general public, running until 12th December.
28 November 2010
Rachel Cheng, Cammie Leung, Matthew Yim and Ryan Law participated in the Teen Talk project organised by the Law Society of Hong Kong. This was a one-day event held at AsiaWorld Expo. Up to 2,000 Form 5 and 6 students from local schools participated in the event, which was in the form of a forum where the students were encouraged to share their views on selected topics on social and public issues. Rachel et al's role was as facilitators. Cammie was also a member of the Organising Committee.
Rachel and Tanner De Witt trainees with other Teen Talk participants
25 November 2010
Eddie Look and Norman Hau presented a lunch seminar on Shareholders' Rights and Disputes at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
17 November 2010
Tanner De Witt co-sponsored the annual IWIRC Restructuring Industry Mixer at Shore Restaurant & Bar.
15 November 2010
Ian De Witt presented a lunchtime seminar entitled Duty of Care and Potential Liabilities of Investment Advisors to members of the Corporate Finance Interest Group of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
30 October - 3 November 2010
Cammie Leung received sponsorship from the Law Society of Hong Kong to participate in Union Internationale des Avocats (International Association of Lawyers) 54th Congress in Istanbul, Turkey. She attended the Congress as a member of the Law Society delegation.
24 October 2010
Rachel Cheng and Cammie Leung took part, with their mentees from the Mentorship Programme, in the Caring Cooking Competition organised by the Law Society. For this they designated Enlighten Hong Kong as the charity to which to donate.
18 October 2010
Eddie Look presented a mission briefing on Legal Issues Regarding Trading in China at the British Consulate-General to the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and South West Region Trade Mission.
15 - 16 October 2010
Tanner De Witt staff members Kerry and Lisa took part in MoonTrekker 2010 as part of a six-person team completing a 25km overnight endurance hike in aid of Room to Read, promoting children's education in Asia and Africa.
11 October 2010
Ian De Witt, Norman Hau and Prudence Tai presented a LexOmnibus course entitled Investment Advisers' Duty of Care to Clients - Important Legal Issues.
9 October 2010
Tanner De Witt was the sponsor of Breakthrough Boxing, the longest-standing charity boxing event in Hong Kong (formerly known as the Boxing Smoker). The event also saw the unveiling of Tanner De Witt's new logo and, along with it, a new look for the website.
A letter from the Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce
4 October 2010
We welcome new partner Tim Drew. He joins the Corporate and Commercial department.
28 September 2010
Tanner De Witt once again supported Dress Special Day. This fundraising event is organised by the Community Chest of Hong Kong and targets companies and other organisations in order to raise money for welfare, rehabilitation and community services.
18 September 2010
Cammie Leung and mentees attended Caring Mooncakes for the Disabled at Pokfulam PHAB camp. This function was organised by the Law Society Mentorship Programme.
Caring Mooncakes for the Disabled
6 September 2010
We welcome Lincoln Kinley to the firm. He joins the Employment department.
3 - 5 September 2010
Representatives from Tanner De Witt attended the Seventh International Invitational Fat Boys Tens rugby tournament, a charitable event for the benefit of Bahay Bata Center for Street Children and the Philippines Rugby Football Union Development Fund.
1 September 2010
We welcome new trainees Sunny Hathiramani, Helen Au, Ryan Law and Matthew Yim to the firm.
15 August 2010
Cammie Leung, Rachel Cheng and Cosina Mar took part in a Law Society Mentorship Progamme activity day involving a tour to Tung Ping Chau Geopark.
Cammie, Rachel and Cosina with mentees
7 August 2010
Rachel Cheng and Cammie Leung took their Law Society Mentorship Progamme mentees bowling at Hong Kong Bowling City.
Cammie (left) and Rachel (right) with mentees
18 July 2010
Tanner De Witt's Pink Ladies touch team won the Women's Open Touch Rugby Cup.
3 July 2010
Following on from last week, Cosina took her Law Society Mentorship Progamme mentees to indoor rock climbing.
Cosina (left) with mentees
26 June 2010
As part of the Law Society Mentorship Progamme, Cammie and Rachel took their mentees to indoor rock climbing at the YMCA, Tsim Sha Tsui.
Rachel (right) with mentees
16 - 20 June 2010
The Hong Kong Singers performed Oliver!, the musical, celebrating the 50th anniversary of its West End premiere. Tanner De Witt had an advert in the programme.
20 May 2010
Tanner De Witt took part in Jeans for Genes Day. Funds raised are used to support research into genetic disorders affecting children and to provide advice and support services for the families. You can find out more about Jeans for Genes Day and Thalassaemia on the Foundation's website: www.thalassaemia.org.hk/jfgday2010/eng/[www.thalassaemia.org.hk/jfgday2010/eng/].
14 - 16 May 2010
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Tanner De Witt was at the International Soccer Sevens, which took place at the Hong Kong Football Club. We had an advert in the programme. |
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10 May 2010
Ian De Witt and Eddie Look presented a morning briefing at the British Consulate-General to a delegation participating in an International Business Wales trade mission to Hong Kong.
12 April 2010
We welcome Jan Johannsson, who joins us in the Corporate and Commercial department.
26 - 28 March 2010
Tanner De Witt staff and guests enjoyed the action at the Hong Kong Sevens from our box on the East Stand.
16 - 17 March 2010
Ian De Witt was a speaker at the Asia-Pacific In-house Counsel Summit. He moderated the plenary session on bankruptcy and insolvency.
1 March 2010
We are pleased to have been shortlisted for the Chambers Asia Awards in the category Hong Kong (National Firms). The award will be announced in Singapore on 1 May.
1 February 2010
We are pleased to announce that Pamela Mak has become a partner in the firm.
30 January 2010
Tanner De Witt attended the Hong Kong Law Fair, an annual event providing information to students seeking training contracts with law firms.
22 January 2010
Ian De Witt was a panelist at a Corporate Rescue Symposium at Hong Kong University. The symposium involved discussions among academics, insolvency practitioners, labour representatives, bank representatives, business persons, and government officials from Hong Kong, the United States, and Australia on the Consultation Paper for the proposed corporate restructuring law in Hong Kong.
14 - 17 January 2010
Tanner De Witt is now sponsoring the Punchline Comedy Club. The first run of TDW-sponsored shows was Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 January.
