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Hong Kong’s High Court rules Government’s discrimination against same-sex couples in public housing policy unconstitutional
In a decision handed down today the High Court has ruled that the Hong Kong Housing Authority (“HA”)’s exclusion of same-sex couples from eligibility for public housing as “Ordinary Families” is unlawful and unconstitutional. Background Applications to the HA for public housing are available to…Read More
Considerations for parents when planning travel with children during the COVID-19 outbreak
Closure of schools and public spaces The Hong Kong Education Bureau has announced that all schools in Hong Kong are to remain closed until at least 16 March 2020 in consideration of the ongoing public health concerns related to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus…Read More
Sharenting – risks and tips to sharing information about your children online
What is Sharenting? Sharenting is the phenomenon where parents (over)share information, usually pictures of children, on the internet. The act itself is so prevalent that it is now a term defined in the Collins English Dictionary as “the habitual use of social media to share…Read More
Legal Aid in Hong Kong
We are fortunate in Hong Kong to have access to legal advice from solicitors covering a broad range of civil and criminal proceedings under the Legal Aid Schemes. Barristers can also be assigned to your case by the Legal Aid Department, where it is deemed…Read More
Self care during a divorce
Going through a divorce can be a particularly difficult and trying time. Although expert legal advice can offer guidance and support with the legal jargon, paperwork and proceedings, what other assistance is available to a family in helping them cope with the challenges of divorce?…Read More
Tanner De Witt attends Private Client Forum Asia 2019
Members of the firm’s Family and Private Client, Wills and Trusts Department attended the Private Client Forum Asia that was held at the St Regis, Wan Chai, Hong Kong on 20 September 2019. Delegates from across the globe attended the conference, with panel speakers from…Read More
Tanner De Witt attends the 2019 Hong Kong Blue Tie Ball
On Saturday 7 September, the Hong Kong Football Club was a glittering scene of blue ballgowns and suits as guests attended the 2019 Hong Kong Blue Tie Ball. Now in its third year, the Ball aims to #smashthestigma of seeking help for mental illnesses. We…Read More
Tanner De Witt supports the Hong Kong Blue Tie Ball 2019 as Platinum Sponsor
We are delighted to announce that we are supporting the Hong Kong Blue Tie Ball as Platinum Sponsor for the third year in a row. This year’s Ball will be held at the Hong Kong Football Club on Saturday 7 September. Fundraising efforts last year…Read More
Tanner De Witt wins Pro Bono Awards in Law Society of HK’s 2018 Recognition Programme
We are delighted to announce that four members of our team have won awards in The Law Society of Hong Kong’s 2018 Pro Bono and Community Service Award Presentation Ceremony, which was held on 13 December 2018. Bronze Award (not less than 20 hours): Joanne…Read More
Results of 2019 Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide announced
Tanner De Witt is delighted once again to be recognised by Chambers & Partners in their 2019 Asia-Pacific Guide for each of its main practice areas in particular its Band 1 rankings for Restructuring and Insolvency and Labour and Employment. 2019 Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific Guide Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms (Band…Read More
Tanner De Witt supports Pathfinders’ 10th Anniversary
We were delighted to support Pathfinders’ 10th Anniversary, which was held at The American Club’s Country Club in Tai Tam on Friday 2 November. Joanne Brown, Philip Swainston, Mark Chiu, Joanne Lam and Elizabeth Seymour-Jones all attended this James Bond-themed fundraiser, which collected almost HK$3…Read More
Expats and divorce in Hong Kong
Where to Divorce: Home or Hong Kong? Some families arrive in Hong Kong from overseas and enjoy the adventure of being in a new place, throwing themselves into new activities and meeting new friends. Others arrive and the changes they face crack what is already…Read More