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  • “There’s always someone watching!” (Ocean’s 11). Updated Privacy Commissioner guidance on CCTV, drone, and in-vehicle camera use

    Hong Kong is actively pushing to become a global innovation hub. Plans include installing cameras in all taxis by 2026, as well as promoting a low-altitude economy of camera-equipped drones. However, such initiatives come with privacy and data concerns. The use of CCTV surveillance, and…Read More

  • Cohabitation in Hong Kong: A Brief Comparison of Comparing the Legal Landscape of Married and Unmarried Couples in 2025

    Cohabitation is on the rise in Hong Kong, as more couples choose to live together before, or instead of, getting married. Yet despite these changing social norms, the law in Hong Kong continues to draw sharp distinctions between married and unmarried couples. Understanding how cohabitation…Read More

  • Legal Update: Banking (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 

    Fraud, particularly digital fraud, is on the rise globally. Hong Kong, as an international financial centre, trading hub and an intermediary between Mainland China and the global market, has strengthened its anti-fraud efforts. These include enhancing information sharing through public-private partnerships between the Hong Kong Police Force and the banking sector. However, there remains an information gap which is often exploited by criminals to move…Read More

  • Working Mothers: Maternity Rights under Hong Kong Law

    Maternity Rights Under Hong Kong Law a pregnant woman is entitled to maternity benefits from her employer, provided she is employed under a “continuous contract”. That requires employment of over 18 hours per week, for four or more consecutive weeks (from 18 January 2026, “continuous…Read More

  • Hiring Foreign Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong, Pitfalls and Misconceptions

    In Hong Kong when most people mention “helpers” they actually mean a “Foreign Domestic Helper” (“FDH”) employed from overseas via a recruitment agency or directly via an advertisement or referrals. In order to employ a FDH and obtain a work visa for that employment, the…Read More

  • “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