Hong Kong Law Firm

03Nov2015

LINEE – The Lawyers International Network for Employers and Executives

Tanner De Witt is a member of LINEE – The Lawyers International Network for Employers and Executives. The Lawyers International Network for Employees and Executives (LINEE) is a worldwide network of highly-rated specialist law firms launched in 2013 to meet the growing need of international…Read More

16Oct2015

Registration of foreign judgments in Hong Kong

Foreign judgments can be enforced in Hong Kong by one of two means: Through the Statutory Registration Scheme; or At common law Statutory Registration Scheme Hong Kong has signed reciprocal enforcement agreements with a number of countries, allowing for the enforcement of judgments between jurisdictions…Read More

08Oct2015

Tanner De Witt participates in ESF Sports Adventure Day in Sai Kung

Tanner De Witt is proud sponsor of the ESF Lions Youth Football Programme which has been providing after school, girls only and academy sessions for aspiring football stars in Hong Kong for years. ESF Sports, which is a department of ESF Educational Services Ltd, and…Read More

06Oct2015

Come and support HandsOn Hong Kong Drink for Good 2015 with Tanner De Witt!

We are pleased to sponsor charity event Drink for Good this Thursday 8 October 2015.  Drink for Good raises funds for HandsOn Hong Kong, a charity which runs volunteer programs for kids with special needs and supports other charitable activities in our city. Come and…Read More

25Sep2015

Ian De Witt moderator at Asia Law Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Summit 24 September 2015

Here is a photo of Partner Ian De Witt with panellist Leanne Zheng (Partner, Jun He Law Offices) from the Asia Law Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution summit that took place yesterday. Ian De Witt participated as moderator for the session Dispute Resolution in China: to litigate or…Read More

23Sep2015

Child abduction in Hong Kong: Is it ever okay?

Married parents who are contemplating a divorce often ask lawyers whether they can take their children abroad for a holiday against the will of the other parents.  The answer is no. In Hong Kong married parents have joint custody of their children.  Both parents make…Read More

19Jun2015

Residence as a dependant in Hong Kong during and after divorce FAQs

In our matrimonial work with families of international backgrounds in Hong Kong, we are often asked to assist in matters of dependants visas for spouse and children. We generally advise clients to pay attention to the timing of matters especially in the context of a…Read More

19Jun2015

Getting married outside Hong Kong

There is an increasing trend amongst residents of Hong Kong to get married abroad. If you are planning a wedding outside Hong Kong, you should pay attention to whether your marriage celebrated overseas is recognised as a legal marriage under Hong Kong law. This depends…Read More

18Jun2015

Legal update: Bankruptcy – Discharge or Extension? A tougher approach by the Courts

Introduction When an individual is adjudged bankrupt, the property of the bankrupt vests in the trustees.  A bankrupt’s duties include cooperating with the trustees and to assist them to recover and realise his assets.  Since the legislation was amended in 1998, in Hong Kong a…Read More

16Jun2015

Tanner De Witt Litigation Lawyer (3-6 years’ PQE)

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. Tanner De Witt seeks a solicitor with 3-6 years’ PQE to join our renowned Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department and take part in its continued success. The successful candidate will: have solid commercial litigation experience; possess excellent legal knowledge, client…Read More

11Jun2015

Tanner De Witt’s Kim Boreham and Pamela Mak interviewed for Women in Law feature in Asian Legal Business – June 2015

Tanner De Witt is pleased to announce that Partners Kim Boreham and Pamela Mak have been featured in Asian Legal Business’ feature Women in Law (June 2015). Kim and Pamela discuss their experience of being a lawyer in Hong Kong and what inspired them to…Read More

21May2015

Jeff Lane co-chairs C5’s Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Asia Conference – 23-24 June 2015, Hong Kong

Hosted at The InterContinental Grand Stanford Hotel, Hong Kong, this conference will cover topics including Innovative Strategies, Novel Tactics and Cutting Edge Recovery Methods in an Era of Global Fraud. Tanner De Witt’s fraud specialist Partner Jeff Lane will co-chair this key annual event, the…Read More