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  • Legal update: Recent amendments to Hong Kong employment laws (sexual harassment / paternity leave / minimum wage & employee compensation)

    Employment Law Update Q1 2015 There has been a wave of employment related legislation enacted in Hong Kong over the last few months, most of which directly benefits employees. This legislation has repercussions for employers, who need to be aware of the changes and consider…Read More

  • Legal update: Statutory Paternity Leave

    Hong Kong has finally introduced statutory paternity leave of up to 3 days for male employees employed in the private sector effective from 27 February 2015.  A brief summary of the Hong Kong statutory paternity leave entitlement is as follows: (1)    Who is entitled to…Read More

  • Rowan Varty talks Sevens and Rugby Idols

    Tanner De Witt is pleased to support Asia’s biggest sporting event, Hong Kong’s annual Rugby Sevens Tournament later this month. Last night we caught up with Tanner De Witt solicitor and professional rugby player Rowan Varty at the Official Ticket Collection event at Isola in…Read More

  • Legal Services in Hong Kong

    A Reputable law firm In Hong Kong Tanner De Witt Solicitors has an established reputation for combining quality legal services with a flexible and innovative approach to service delivery. Our success is a result of developing and implementing practical solutions to every matter. The firm…Read More

  • Company Formation, Registration and Management

    Formation of Hong Kong companies We can provide ready formed Hong Kong companies for a client’s immediate use. Alternatively and preferably (if our client can wait approximately ten days, being the period of time that it takes the Companies Registry of Hong Kong to form…Read More

  • Debt Collection Services in Hong Kong and Abroad

    Tanner De Witt offers a range of services that will be able to assist you in recovering money from debtors. The Service For the debt collection service we will: receive your instructions on the debts and on the debtor; upon your instructions, carry out searches…Read More

  • Pitfalls for Agencies and Users of Contract Workers

    Tanner De Witt Legal Update, October 2004 The UK Court of Appeal’s decision in Patricia Dacas v Brook Street Bureau Limited (2004 AWCA 217) has clarified important issue as to the employment status of agency workers and in particular: Whether agency workers enjoy the status…Read More

  • The IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration

    In response to an ever-increasing number of challenges to arbitrators, the International Bar Association (IBA) assembled a working party to consider and draft Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration (the Guidelines). The Guidelines were published on 22 May 2004 and were approved by…Read More

  • Protecting Your Key Staff From Poaching

    Mass resignations at ICAP The decision of the High Court of Hong Kong in ICAP (Hong Kong) Ltd. vs BGC Securities (Hong Kong) LLC and others highlighted the importance of having properly drafted post-termination restrictions and of following proper contractual termination procedures. The High Court’s…Read More

  • The Hidden Costs of Buying Insurance – Overlaps in Cover

    Tanner De Witt Legal Update, September 2005 The recent Hong Kong Court decision in Dragages et Travaux Publics (HK) Ltd v RJ Wallace highlights the problems caused when insurance policies overlap. Although the case itself relates to the construction industry, it is highly relevant to…Read More

  • Onerous Contractual Requirements with Regard to Insurance – How can Contractors and Employers avoid Potential Conflicts

    Introduction Increasing costs of insurance and increasing demands from employers have led to some very practical difficulties for contractors. This paper will set out some main underlying themes and then discuss two specific provisions which are currently causing problems for contractors. There is a view…Read More

  • Recent case confirms Joint Ventures cannot be prosecuted under the Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations

    Tanner De Witt Legal Update, December 2005 On 1 December 2005, the Court of First Instance, in HKSAR – v – Hyundai Engineering Construction Company Limited and China Engineering Construction Corporation Joint Venture decided that an unincorporated joint venture could not be prosecuted under the…Read More