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Data Breach Response: Managing Liability
The stakes are high after a data breach. There is a clear and present danger of legal liability. In this article, Pádraig Walsh from the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group of Tanner De Witt provides guidance on managing liability following a data breach. The primary…Read More
Tanner De Witt seeks Receptionist
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. We are looking for a pro-active, organised, enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join our law firm as a receptionist. Successful candidates should be able to work collaboratively as a member of a team and…Read More
Kim Boreham moves from partner to consultant
We are pleased to announce that from 1 June 2021 Kim Boreham has changed roles and become a consultant at our firm. We are delighted that Kim will remain an integral part of the firm and are pleased to continue to support Kim’s career. This…Read More
Tanner De Witt lauded in China Business Law Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce that we have been included in the China Business Law Awards as one of the top firms for Restructuring and Insolvency, Asset Management and Fintech and blockchain. Please see China Business Law Awards 2021 for more information. China Business Law…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
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
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
Tanner De Witt sponsors the Annual China Global Mergers & Acquisitions Summit in Shanghai
Tanner De Witt is proud to sponsor the Annual China Global Mergers & Acquisitions Summit taking place this week at the Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel in Shanghai. Highlights of the conference: The new Foreign Investment Law and the Export Control Law in China Update on…Read More
Legal update: Statutory maternity leave extended to 14 weeks with effect from 11 December 2020
The Hong Kong Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 (“Amendment Ordinance”) came into effect on 11 December 2020. Below is a summary of the key provisions introduced by the Amendment Ordinance: Statutory maternity leave increases from 10 weeks to 14 weeks for employees who give birth on or…Read More
Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in Hong Kong and China
Registration Registration of intellectual property rights can be a cost-effective way for a company to protect its IP assets. Note, however, that China and Hong Kong are separate jurisdictions, so registration in one jurisdiction does not extend protection to the other jurisdiction. IP owners must…Read More
Covid-19: Can children be separated from parents during quarantine? (March 2021 update)
This is an update to an article that was published in April 2020. Recently, an international school teacher tested positive after being linked to a spreading gym cluster. Consequently, a class of 8- to 9-year-old students were sent to the government quarantine centre. Following intervention…Read More
