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  • “You’re married to him?!” Is it an issue for employers in making employment decisions?

    A person’s “marital status” is one of the protected characteristics under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (“SDO”). In the case of Cheuk Kit Man v FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited and Others [2025] Ms Cheuk claimed against FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited (“FWD”) and…Read More

  • Legal Update: PCPD’s Investigation Reports on Two Data Breach Incidents

    In this update, Pádraig Walsh from our Data Privacy team looks at two investigation reports published by the Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (“PCPD”) into data breach incidents occurring in 2024. Data breach incident of Kwong’s Art Jewellery and My Jewelry Brief overview:…Read More

  • Legal Update – Is stress an injury: when does ‘psychiatric trauma’ amount to a workplace injury?

    In the recent case of Chan Man Sau[1] (“Chan”), the District Court looked at whether ‘psychiatric trauma’ can be regarded as a workplace injury. We summarise the key points of the decision as to whether and what conduct can cause mental injury to an employee…Read More

  • Tanner De Witt seeks HR and Administration Assistant

    Tanner De Witt is looking for a bright, self-motivated HR & Admin Assistant to join our independent, established, Hong Kong law firm. Job Description Key Criteria Attractive benefits, remuneration and annual leave will be offered, along with a great working environment. Please email your CV &…Read More

  • How Can a Beneficiary be Discouraged from Contesting my Will

    Gifts in wills can stir up strong emotions, especially if someone feels they have been treated unfairly by the person who made the will. If the person writing the will (called the testator) wants to give gifts that might seem unfair, they can consider including…Read More

  • Key Employment Issues from the 2025 Policy Address

    On 17 September 2025 the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR delivered his 2025 Policy Address. Amongst the topics were several notable employment related issues. We summarise them below: Statutory Minimum Wage (“SMW”) Labour Support and Protection Nurturing Talents Other Relevant Information Russell Bennett…Read More

  • Tanner De Witt seeks Corporate and Commercial Solicitor (2-4 PQE)

    Tanner De Witt was established in 1999 and is currently one of the largest independent law firms in Hong Kong servicing a global client base with business interests in Hong Kong, China and the Asia Pacific Region. We are seeking a Hong Kong qualified solicitor…Read More

  • SFC Consultation Conclusions and Consultation Proposal on Financial Resources Rules

    The SFC recently proposed various amendments to the Securities and Futures (Financial Resources) Rules (“FRR”) for public consultation which would be relevant for any licensed corporations engaging in, or seeking to engage in, over-the-counter derivatives (“OTCD”) activities. The SFC initially proposed changes to the FRR…Read More

  • Technology Risks and Rewards from Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence

    In recent years, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has actively encouraged banks in Hong Kong to replace rules-based robotic process automation (RPA) with AI-enhanced transaction monitoring (TM) systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness in detecting financial crimes. Banks must conduct comprehensive pre-implementation assessments addressing…Read More

  • Tanner De Witt promotes three solicitors

    Tanner De Witt promotes Mark Chiu to Partner with effect from 5 June 2025 We are pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Chiu to partner with effect from 5 June 2025. Mark’s extensive experience in employment law, unwavering dedication to clients, and leadership within the firm make this promotion a…Read More

  • Understanding Costs in Children’s Proceedings – A Recent Judgment

    Earlier this month, we published an article on Hague and non-Hague principles applicable to the Court’s determining whether to return a child to his home country. On 9 May 2025, the Hong Kong court awarded costs to the Father, diverging from the usual practice of…Read More

  • Licence to heal – Licensing requirements for clinics and small practice clinics will commence

    On 23 May 2025, the Hong Kong government gazetted the Private Healthcare Facilities Ordinance (Commencement) Notice 2025 (“Notice”) which, among other things, will bring into operation certain sections of the Private Healthcare Facilities Ordinance (Chapter 633 of the laws of Hong Kong) (“PHFO”) that will…Read More