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Kim Boreham and Rowan Varty speak at HKIHRM Seminar
Partner Kim Boreham and Solicitor Rowan Varty, both from our Band 1 Employment practice, were invited on 28 March by the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management to host a seminar on restrictive covenants. Close to 50 human resources professionals filled the room to…Read More
Happy Easter 2018!
The team at Tanner De Witt wishes you a Happy Easter… Our offices will be closed for the Easter Holiday on Friday 30 March and Monday 2 April. Please contact us here.
Tanner De Witt lawyers selected by Who’s Who Legal 2018
Who’s Who Legal has featured six of our lawyers as Experts in their 2018 guide, which will be published next month. One of our Partners, Jeff Lane, has been ranked as Thought Leader for his work in Asset Recovery. Lawyers are selected for the rankings based…Read More
Tanner De Witt supports West Island School’s Spring Fair 2018
We had a delightful time at this year’s West Island School Spring Fair 2018, which was sponsored by Tanner De Witt. Hundreds of parents and children came out to enjoy the school’s facilities and a selection of food and drink. There was also live entertainment…Read More
Legal update: Terms and Conditions: the importance of the fine print
If you are a business owner or operator, underestimating or simply ignoring the importance of the fine print is a common mistake. Irrespective of whether you operate a start-up or a long-established business, you should have in place some terms and conditions that are appropriate…Read More
Tanner De Witt attends Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens Official Draw 2018
We had the pleasure of attending and participating in the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens Official Draw 2018 at Hysan Place in Causeway Bay yesterday. Three separate draws were held: for the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier, the World Rugby Sevens Series Qualifier and…Read More
Tanner De Witt attends International Women’s Day Gala Lunch 2018
Happy International Women’s Day from Tanner De Witt! We were delighted to attend and support the International Women’s Day Gala Lunch hosted by The Women’s Foundation on Friday 2 March 2018 at the Conrad Hotel Hong Kong. Held in advance of International Women’s Day today,…Read More
Know your rights: is a warrant needed before the Police can search seized mobile phones?
Case facts Mr Sham Wing Kan, a participant in the 1 July 2014 procession, was arrested by police for suspected offence of obstructing a police officer in execution of his duty by idling the vehicle during the procession. He was searched by the police and…Read More
Tanner De Witt’s Restructuring and Insolvency practice wins China Business Law Journal’s 2017 award
We are delighted to announce that our top tier Restructuring and Insolvency practice has won an industry award from the China Business Law Journal’s China Business Law Awards 2017-18. We were given the same award in 2015 and 2016, and we are very proud to receive…Read More
Q&A with Samantha Chu – Matrimonial Lawyer
Samantha obtained her BA from The University of British Columbia and her PCLL from The City University of Hong Kong. Samantha joined Tanner De Witt in September 2017 after completing her training at a renowned matrimonial law firm in Hong Kong. Why did you choose…Read More
Tanner De Witt sponsors West Island School Spring Fair 2018
We are delighted to announce that we are once again sponsoring West Island School’s 2018 Spring Fair on Saturday 10 March. We are very much looking forward to this year’s Fair, which will feature bubble football, laser tag, lots of delicious food and more! Last…Read More
Legal update: amendment to Employment Ordinance provisions relating to Employment Agencies
Effective from February 9 2018, the provisions in the Employment Ordinance relating to Employment Agencies (EAs) have been amended to: increase the maximum penalty for the offences of overcharging commission from job-seekers and the unlicensed operation of EAs up to a fine of HK$350,000 and…Read More
