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A summary of the new SFC regulatory framework for virtual assets
Executive summary Here are the five points you need to know about the changes announced on 01 November 2018 by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to the regulatory framework for virtual assets: The SFC will supervise and regulate firms that distribute in Hong Kong…Read More
Tanner De Witt hosts first edition of TDW Tech Talks
On Thursday 25 October 2018, an audience of nearly 60 gathered in our office to attend the inaugural edition of Tanner De Witt Tech Talks, a series of events hosted by Corporate Commercial Partner Pádraig Walsh. The topic of the talk was “Tokenising the ever-changing…Read More
Padraig Walsh speaks at ZegalCon 2018
Corporate Commercial Partner Pádraig Walsh spoke at a ZegalCon 2018 seminar alongside Brian Elders, Founder of Crypto IB. Pádraig and Brian’s seminar was titled “Decoding Blockchain: Challenges and Opportunities from a Legal Perspective”, and presented the angle of a conversation between a blockchain business owner and an…Read More
Asialaw 2019 rankings announced
Tanner De Witt is delighted to announce Asialaw’s 2019 rankings of domestic law firms which can be found here. Each firm ranking is divided into the following categories: Outstanding; Highly recommended; Recommended; and Notable. All of our firm rankings, as in previous years, are ‘Highly recommended’…Read More
Pádraig Walsh speaks at MaGESpire event on legal challenges in blockchain ventures
We are delighted to announce that Corporate Commercial Partner Pádraig Walsh was guest speaker at a MaGESpire fireside chat on blockchain ventures. Entitled ‘Legal Challenges in Blockchain Ventures – A deep dive from shallow waters’, the event was the fourth in MaGESpire’s Blockchain & Tokenomics…Read More
Legal update: The New Open-Ended Fund Company Regime in Hong Kong
Introduction On 30 July 2018, the new Open-Ended Fund Company (“OFC”) regime came into operation which introduced the OFC as a new form of corporate vehicle in Hong Kong. The legal framework of this new OFC regime consists of the three main pieces of legislation:…Read More
Pádraig Walsh speaks about Term Sheets to members of the Founder Institute
Corporate and Commercial Partner Pádraig Walsh recently spoke at a Founder Institute event on Term Sheets. Held at co-working space theDesk in Causeway Bay on Monday 20 August, Pádraig focused on the legal aspects of a Term Sheet: what it is, why it’s a good…Read More
Tanner De Witt seeks Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary 2+ years’ experience
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Responsibilities: Provide secretarial support to a team of Corporate and Commercial lawyers Update and maintain filing system Coordinate meetings and schedule daily activities when necessary Requirements: Good PC knowledge and skilled in MS Office…Read More
Shortlisted in The Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2018
Tanner De Witt is pleased to be shortlisted for five awards at The Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2018 to be held in Hong Kong on Friday 7 September. We have been shortlisted for: Restructuring and Insolvency Law Firm of the Year; Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm…Read More
Edmond Leung attends 7th Annual Competition Law and Regulatory Global Forum 2018
Corporate Commercial Partner Edmond Leung attended yesterday’s 7th Annual Competition Law and Regulatory Global Forum, held at the Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui. Speakers included Competition Commission (Hong Kong) Executive Director Steven Parker, Hong Kong Competition Association Chairperson Knut Fournier and more. This year’s forum included…Read More
Edmond Leung, River Stone and Jan Willem Möller attend Belt and Road Summit 2018
Corporate and Commercial Partners Edmond Leung and River Stone and Senior Associate Jan Willem Möller were at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre today to attend the Belt and Road Summit. Held by The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the…Read More
Pádraig Walsh speaks at Disrupt Hong Kong: Confessions of Startups and Investors
Corporate and Commercial Partner Pádraig Walsh spoke at yesterday’s Disrupt Hong Kong: Confessions of Startups and Investors seminar organised by WHub, P&P, Italian Chamber of Commerce and German Chamber of Commerce. The talk was held at Eaton Club in Central. Pádraig was the only lawyer on the panel…Read More
