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Q&A with Ivy Chan – Registered Foreign Lawyer
Ivy Chan is a Registered Foreign Lawyer and English qualified Solicitor who assists the Corporate and Commercial practice at Tanner De Witt. She specialises in banking and finance with a strong focus on secured lending involving both onshore and offshore structures. Prior to joining Tanner De Witt, Ivy…Read More
Jeff Lane attends C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery Geneva
Fraud and Asset Tracing Partner Jeff Lane was in Geneva for the 14th Edition of the C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery Conference from 5 – 6 March. Held at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva, the conference gathered the full spectrum of professionals specialising in…Read More
Recognition of Paternity in Hong Kong
Under Hong Kong family law, a man is presumed to be the biological father of a child if he is married to the woman who gave birth to the child. As this circumstance accounts only for some of the circumstances of the birth of a…Read More
Both Tanner De Witt Employment Partners named 2020 Thought Leaders by Who’s Who Legal
Tanner De Witt Partners Kim Boreham and Russell Bennett, co-heads of the Employment Practice, are both named as Thought Leaders in Labour & Employment by Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders – Hong Kong 2020. The honour also secures Tanner De Witt as the only Hong…Read More
Hong Kong’s High Court rules Government’s discrimination against same-sex couples in public housing policy unconstitutional
In a decision handed down today the High Court has ruled that the Hong Kong Housing Authority (“HA”)’s exclusion of same-sex couples from eligibility for public housing as “Ordinary Families” is unlawful and unconstitutional. Background Applications to the HA for public housing are available to…Read More
In The Midst Of A Crisis – An employment lawyer’s perspective
In response to the spreading outbreak of COVID-19, the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong hosted its first webinar with Tanner De Witt Employment Practice partner Russell Bennett as one of the guest speakers. The event began with an update from Dutch Consul General…Read More
When Can The Public Register Of A Company Be Corrected?
What can be done if the public register of a company with the Companies Registry in Hong Kong is incorrect? Carol Ling from the Corporate Commercial practice group of Tanner De Witt reviews some of the guiding principles. This can be an important issue. What…Read More
Considerations for parents when planning travel with children during the COVID-19 outbreak
Closure of schools and public spaces The Hong Kong Education Bureau has announced that all schools in Hong Kong are to remain closed until at least 16 March 2020 in consideration of the ongoing public health concerns related to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus…Read More
Sharenting – risks and tips to sharing information about your children online
What is Sharenting? Sharenting is the phenomenon where parents (over)share information, usually pictures of children, on the internet. The act itself is so prevalent that it is now a term defined in the Collins English Dictionary as “the habitual use of social media to share…Read More
Tanner De Witt Solicitors are 2020 Who’s Who Legal Thought Leaders
Ian De Witt, Robin Darton, and Jeff Lane are named to the 2020 edition of Who’s Who Legal as Global Thought Leaders in Asset Recovery and Restructuring & Insolvency. While Jeff retains his peak status as a Global Elite Thought Leader in Asset Recovery (one…Read More
Legal Secretary – Litigation and Dispute Resolution / Matrimonial and Family Law Department
Legal Secretary – Litigation and Dispute Resolution / Matrimonial and Family Law Department Tanner De Witt seeks a pro-active, organised, enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join our law firm as a Legal Secretary with 2+ years experience. Job Highlights Excellent English communication skills Chinese language…Read More
Client Choice Award given to Ian De Witt for 2020
Today it is with great pleasure that we announce Ian De Witt is a Client Choice Award winner for 2020. Lexology and Law Business Research present the award after receiving nominations by corporate counsel and clients of Ian. Upon completion of their research, they award…Read More
