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Consultation on proposed acceptance of commitments from Foodpanda and Deliveroo
On 1 June 2023, the Competition Commission commenced a consultation on its proposal to accept legally binding commitments (“Proposed Commitments”) from two leading online food delivery platforms in Hong Kong, Foodpanda and Deliveroo (“Platforms”). The Competition Commission conducted an investigation into the respective agreements between…Read More
Consultation for a new re-domiciliation regime for non-Hong Kong companies
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (“FSTB”) published a public consultation in March 2023 on proposals relating to the introduction of a new company re-domiciliation regime in Hong Kong (“New Regime”). The New Regime follows the Hong Kong government’s earlier regime to implement user-friendly…Read More
Senior associate advancement announcement 2023
Tanner De Witt is pleased to announce the advancement of three solicitors to the position of Senior Associate. We take great pride in recognising their hard work and contributions to their clients and the firm. These solicitors have consistently demonstrated exceptional legal acumen, professionalism, and…Read More
Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2023 Recognizes Tanner De Witt
We are pleased to announce that Tanner De Witt has received recognition in the Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Guide 2023 across five practice areas, including Insolvency, Commercial and Transactions, Family and Matrimonial, Private Client, and Labor and Employment. Tanner De Witt has received the following awards: Tier…Read More
River Stone is a 2023 China Business Law Journal Rising Star
We are pleased to announce River Stone‘s inclusion in the China Business Law Journal list of 20 Rising Stars in International Law Firms committed to China-related Business. The 2023 China Business Law Journal Rising Stars recognise lawyers that have demonstrated exceptional dedication and professionalism in their practice areas,…Read More
Legal Update – HKMA Consultation Conclusions on Crypto-assets and Stablecoins
On 31 January 2023, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (the “HKMA”) issued the consultation conclusions to its discussion paper published on 12 January 2022 (the “Consultation Conclusions”). The Consultation Conclusions provide critical insights into the shape of the HKMA plans for stablecoin regulation in Hong…Read More
Legal update: Potential changes to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance
In this snapshot legal update, we report that on 20 February 2023, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (“PCPD”) reported plans to put forward amendments to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (“PDPO”) in 2023. The PCPD’s target is to present concrete proposed amendments and consult…Read More
Hong Kong Cookies Regulation
Partner Pádraig Walsh provides the following overview on Hong Kong Cookies Regulation as part of a coordinated international review published in PIN CODE. Citation: Gary CYWIE, Charles MORGAN, Fabrice PERBOST, Alexander BRANDT, Padraig WALSH, Jun YANG and Eduardo USTARAN, ‘Cookies Regulations: An International Outlook’, Revue…Read More
The Chambers and Partners Greater China Region 2023 rankings are announced
Tanner De Witt is delighted once again to be recognised by Chambers & Partners in their inaugural 2023 Greater China Region Guide for each of its main practice areas. Please see full results and editorial commentary below. Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms (Band 2)Full ranking here. Tanner…Read More
The Legal 500 2023 rankings are announced for Asia-Pacific
Tanner De Witt is proud to again be recommended in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide 2023 for employment, restructuring and insolvency, dispute resolution, technology, media, telecommunications (TMT), commercial, corporate and M&A, private client and family. Legal 500’s Hall of Fame includes Partners Ian De Witt and Robin Darton, while Pamela Mak and Russell Bennett are…Read More
Legal Update: Developments in virtual asset regulation in Hong Kong
In this snapshot legal update, we report on various announcements and policy updates announced during Hong Kong FintechWeek in respect of virtual assets (“VA”). On 31 October 2022, the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) issued a circular on virtual asset futures exchange-traded funds (“VA Futures…Read More
Data Transfers: Protecting personal data by contractual means
The personal data protection regime in Hong Kong does not contain a statutory restriction on the transfer of personal data outside Hong Kong. However, this does not mean that there are no protections in respect of cross-border personal data transfers. In this article, Pádraig Walsh…Read More
