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Tanner De Witt has once again been recognised in the Chambers and Partners Greater China Region 2026 guide, marking the firm’s 16th year of rankings in the publication.
This year’s guide ranks 7 practice areas and 13 individuals reflecting the firm’s continued strength across core areas of practice and its commitment to delivering high-quality legal services to clients. Thank you to our clients for your trust and to our team for your outstanding work.
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We are delighted to announce that Tanner De Witt has been recognised in the latest Lexology rankings for Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR.
Our firm is featured across multiple reports as both “Thought Leader” and “Recommended”, reflecting our commitment to excellence and thought leadership in the legal industry.
Recognised Partners:
- Ian De Witt: Restructuring & Insolvency, Commercial Litigation and Business Crime Defence & Investigations
- Robin Darton: Restructuring & Insolvency
- Russell Bennett: Labour Employment & Benefits
- Douglass Clark: IP-Patents & Trademarks, Arbitration
- Pamela Mak: Commercial Litigation
- Sunny Hathiramani: Restructuring & Insolvency
- Troy Greig: Restructuring & Insolvency
- Veronica Chan: Restructuring & Insolvency
A huge thank you to our clients and peers for their continued trust and support.
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We are proud to share that Tanner De Witt has once again been recognised in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 rankings! This year, we have been ranked Top Tier in two practice areas and been recommended in seven further practice areas.
Top Tier
- Restructuring & Insolvency (Tier 1)
Firm to Watch
- Intellectual Property (Tier 1)
Highly Recommended
- Labour & Employment (Tier 2)
- Leading Independent Hong Kong Law Firms (formerly Corporate/M&A) (Tier 2)
- Dispute Resolution: Litigation (Tier 2)
- Technology, Media & Telecommunications (Tier 2)
- Data Protection & Cyber Security (Tier 2)
- Private Client & Family (Tier 2)
- Restructuring & Insolvency: foreign firms – China (Tier 3)
Individual Recognitions:
- Hall of Fame: Ian De Witt, Robin Darton
- Leading Partners: Pamela Mak, Russell Bennett, Padraig Walsh
- Next Generation Partners: River Stone, Sunny Hathiramani, Veronica Chan
A huge thank you to our clients, colleagues and friends for your trust and support, and thanks also of course to the whole of the marvellous team here at Tanner De Witt. These rankings reflect our commitment to excellence and innovation across all practice areas.
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Tanner De Witt promotes Mark Chiu to Partner with effect from 5 June 2025
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Chiu to partner with effect from 5 June 2025. Mark’s extensive experience in employment law, unwavering dedication to clients, and leadership within the firm make this promotion a well-deserved recognition of his contributions.
Mark is a key member of Tanner De Witt and advises clients on a wide range of employment-related matters, including both employers and employees on issues such as recruitment, termination, separation, post-termination restrictions, discrimination, harassment, drafting of handbooks and other HR related policies/ documents and other labour disputes.
Mark’s practice also includes contentious employment matters, where he has represented clients in the Labour Tribunal, the Court of First Instance, and the Court of Appeal. He has also conducted internal investigations into employee misconduct and serious breaches of employment contracts, as well as assisting clients in criminal investigations related to employment matters.
Russell Bennett, Head of Employment Practice says: “This promotion for Mark is very well deserved. Since joining Tanner De Witt, Mark has played an integral role in the growth of the Employment Practice. He gives pragmatic advice, has excellent legal knowledge and actively mentors junior lawyers, helping to foster the culture of excellence within the team.”
Looking Ahead
Mark’s promotion reflects the firm’s commitment to strengthening its Employment Practice and rewarding outstanding talent. As partner, he will continue to drive the team’s success, ensuring clients receive top-tier, solution-oriented employment law advice.
Tanner De Witt promotes Natalie Lam and John Lee to Consultant with effect from 1 June 2025
We are also delighted to announce the promotions of Natalie Lam from our Restructuring and Insolvency practice and John Lee from our Corporate and Commercial practice to Consultant. Both Natalie and John have demonstrated remarkable skill, diligence, and dedication as Senior Associates, making invaluable contributions to our firm and clients. We look forward to their continued success in their new roles.
Please join us in congratulating Mark, Natalie and John on their well-earned promotions. These achievements reflect not only their hard work but also Tanner De Witt’s commitment to fostering talent and rewarding excellence. We are excited for the future and the continued growth of our teams.
About Tanner De Witt
Tanner De Witt is an established and recommended independent law firm in Hong Kong. Many of our lawyers have international law firm backgrounds and our firm and its lawyers receive top ratings from industry publications such as Chambers and Legal 500.
We provide legal advice and representation in the following areas: Corporate and Commercial; Banking and Finance; Regulatory and Compliance; Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation); China Practice Group; Restructuring and Insolvency; Employment; Family; Immigration; Wills, Probate and Trusts; Fraud and Asset Tracing; Criminal Law and White Collar Crime; Intellectual Property; Privacy and Cybersecurity; Technology; and Notarial Services.
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Tanner De Witt has reached another milestone! Thank you Chambers and Partners for 15 years of recognition, with 7 practice area rankings and 11 individual rankings in 2025. We are proud to be acknowledged for our outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence.
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Hong Kong, 31 May 2024 — Tanner De Witt, a leading Hong Kong law firm, announces the retirement of Partner Jeff Lane from the partnership as of 31 May 2024 but is also pleased to announce that Jeff Lane will continue with the firm in a consultant role. The firm is also proud to announce that Partner Troy Greig will succeed Jeff Lane as head of the fraud and asset recovery practice.
After years of dedicated service leading the firm’s fraud and asset recovery practice, Jeff Lane has decided to move into retirement but will continue as a consultant at Tanner De Witt. Jeff Lane’s wealth of experience and expertise will continue to benefit the firm and its clients in his new role. His dedication and contributions have been instrumental in the firm’s growth, and his transition to a consultant is a testament to his ongoing commitment to the firm’s success.
Taking over from Jeff Lane as head of the fraud and asset recovery practice is Troy Greig, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position. Troy Greig has demonstrated exceptional skills and leadership throughout his tenure at Tanner De Witt, making him the ideal candidate. The firm is confident in Troy Greig’s ability to guide the team and continue delivering excellent legal services to clients.
“We are immensely grateful for Jeff’s invaluable contributions as a partner and wish him all the best in his retirement. We are also very happy that he will continue working with us in his new capacity as a consultant,” said Ian De Witt, Founding Partner at Tanner De Witt, adding “We are also excited for Troy and are confident in his ability to lead our team to further success.”
The transition reflects Tanner De Witt’s commitment to fostering growth and maintaining exceptional legal services for its clients. The firm looks forward to the continued success and achievements under Troy Greig’s leadership.
The transition will take effect on Friday, 31 May 2024. Tanner De Witt remains committed to serving its clients with integrity and excellence.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Felicia Yeo
+852 2573 5000
About Tanner De Witt
Tanner De Witt is an established and recommended independent law firm in Hong Kong. Many of our lawyers have international law firm backgrounds and our firm and its lawyers receive top ratings from industry publications such as Chambers and Legal 500.
The firm provides legal advice and representation in the following areas: Corporate and Commercial; Banking and Finance; Regulatory and Compliance; Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation); China Practice Group; Restructuring and Insolvency; Employment; Family; Immigration; Wills, Probate and Trusts; Fraud and Asset Recovery; Criminal Law and White-Collar Crime; Intellectual Property; Privacy and Cybersecurity; TMT; and Notarial Services.
Tanner De Witt, 17th Floor, Tower One, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong
www.tannerdewitt.com
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Another great achievement for Joanne Brown and her Family practice, being recognised as a “Leading Family and Divorce Lawyer” and “Recommended Family and Divorce Law Firm” by the Doyle’s Guide Hong Kong 2024.
