30Jul2018

Legal update: Magistrate acquitted a broker of illegal short selling on re-trial

Case background Mr Wong Hung who was licensed to carry on Type 1 regulated activity (dealing in securities) under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) (“SFO”) was charged by way of summons on 20 counts of illegal short selling. The Securities and Futures Commission…Read More

24Jul2018

Legal update: District Court and Small Claims Tribunal maximum claim values increased

Following a consultation launched by the Judiciary in August 2015, the Legislative Council passed a resolution on 27 June 2018 approving the proposed increases to the jurisdiction of the District Court and Small Claims Tribunal.  The changes are slated to take effect from 3 December…Read More

20Jul2018

Tanner De Witt supports the Hong Kong Blue Tie Ball 2018 as Platinum Sponsor

We are delighted to announce that we will once again sponsor the Hong Kong Blue Tie Ball, which will be held at the Hong Kong Football Club on Saturday 1st September. We are supporting this year’s event as Platinum Sponsor. Last year’s inaugural Blue Tie Ball…Read More

06Jul2018

Edmond Leung attends 7th Annual Competition Law and Regulatory Global Forum 2018

Corporate Commercial Partner Edmond Leung attended yesterday’s 7th Annual Competition Law and Regulatory Global Forum, held at the Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui. Speakers included Competition Commission (Hong Kong) Executive Director Steven Parker, Hong Kong Competition Association Chairperson Knut Fournier and  more. This year’s forum included…Read More

04Jul2018

Tanner De Witt supports Jason Karas in 2018 Room to Read race

Tanner De Witt was delighted to support Lipman Karas principal Jason Karas as he competed in Room to Read, London’s Fastest Executive 10km Race, on 12 June in Hyde Park. The race comprised of about 30 runners, including John Ridding (CEO of the Financial Times…Read More