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  • Press release: Tanner De Witt further grows commercial disputes practice with appointment of consultant Richard Wilmot

    Tanner De Witt confirms with great pleasure the appointment of commercial litigation lawyer Richard Wilmot as Consultant to the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice. The appointment is effective today. Richard is a dual-qualified lawyer in Hong Kong and England and Wales. He has established his reputation…Read More

  • Drafting issues relevant to Hong Kong and beyond: asymmetric clauses, multiple-contract scenarios and risks of arbitrating against non-parties in financial arbitration

    Introduction It goes without saying that a well-considered and well-drafted arbitration agreement avoids wasting time and costs on satellite arguments, which go to peripheral matters and not the substance of a dispute. Common features in suites of financial agreements include: (a) asymmetric arbitration clauses; (b)…Read More

  • Benchmark Litigation 2021 rankings announced for Asia-Pacific

    We are delighted to announce that we have once again been included in Benchmark Litigation’s 2021 Asia-Pacific rankings. It’s another milestone year for us as we are ranked in five categories this year, compared to four last year and two the year prior. Our awards…Read More

  • E-Discovery Specialist

    WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE. Tanner De Witt is seeking an e-Discovery specialist to join our growing Dispute Resolution practice.  This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help lead the establishment and development of Tanner De Witt’s e-Discovery…Read More

  • Pádraig Walsh joins the Asia Data Privacy Forum 2021

    Partner Pádraig Walsh recently moderated a panel at the Asia Data Privacy Forum which was held virtually on 22 April 2021. The topic of the panel was How to Achieve Privacy Programs Goals With Technology and Automation, and featured the following speakers: Mr. Rob Hinson,…Read More

  • ALB selects Ian De Witt as one of Asia’s top 50 Disputes Lawyers

    Partner and Restructuring and Insolvency co-Head Ian De Witt has been named by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s top 50 disputes lawyers. The Super 50 list, which was compiled by ALB for the first time ever, features top disputes lawyers in the region…Read More

  • Tanner De Witt seeks Corporate and Commercial Solicitor (5+PQE)

    THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Tanner De Witt seeks a Hong Kong-qualified solicitor with 5 or more years’ PQE and an interest in developing a broad Corporate and Commercial practice. Join one of the largest independent law firms in…Read More

  • Legal update: Reimbursement of Statutory Maternity Leave Pay is now open for applications from employers

    Statutory maternity leave was increased from 10 weeks to 14 weeks effective from 11 December 2020. The Labour Department has recently announced that employers can now apply for reimbursement of the statutory maternity leave pay paid to employees in respect of the 11th to 14th…Read More

  • Sunny Hathiramani to speak at INSOL Focus Webinar 2021

    On Tuesday 20 April, Restructuring and Insolvency Partner Sunny Hathiramani will speak on a webinar hosted by the International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL International), the foremost organisation for accountants and lawyers who specialise in turnaround and insolvency. The webinar is on cross-border insolvencies under…Read More

  • Press release: Continued growth for Tanner De Witt’s international arbitration practice

    For media: Download a PDF copy of this press release at this link. The growing arbitration department at one of Hong Kong’s largest independent firms continues to reach new heights, with two new hires and various community initiatives in the pipeline. It has been an eventful and…Read More

  • What is a Deed of Guardianship and why is it important?

    Members of our Wills, Probate and Trusts team answer some common questions about Deeds of Guardianship and why they are necessary. What is a Deed of Guardianship and how is it different from having guardianship provisions under a will? In the event of both parents…Read More

  • Happy Easter 2021!

    We have concluded our digital Easter Egg Hunt for 2021. Many thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winner! The team at Tanner De Witt wishes you a Happy Easter! To get the (remote) festivities started, the Easter Bunny has hidden five Easter…Read More