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The Child Abduction Legislation
The Child Abduction Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2014 (the “Amendment Ordinance”) recently came into operation on 5 April 2016 to expand the scope of application of the current Child Abduction and Custody Ordinance (Cap 512) (“CACO”) to strengthen the powers of the courts and law…Read More
TMA Race Night – Wednesday 20 April at Happy Valley Racecourse
The Hong Kong Chapter of TMA (Turnaround Management Association) will hold a Race Night on Wednesday 20 April at Happy Valley Racecourse. This event is jointly sponsored by Tanner De Witt and Mayer Brown JSM. Event date: Wednesday 20 April Time: 6pm Venue: Happy Valley…Read More
Tanner De Witt proud supporter of Hong Kong Women’s 7s 2016
Tanner De Witt, proud gold sponsor of the HKRU Domestic League Referees, was pleased to see the HK Women’s Rugby Sevens Referees 2016 in their kit at the tournament yesterday with the Tanner De Witt logo on the front – it was an unexpected bonus…Read More
Congratulations to historic competitive league win by ESF Lions Under 11s
The ESF Lions Under 11 Premiership boys team, sponsored by Tanner De Witt, have made ESF History by becoming the first ESF Lions team to win a competitive league. This was the first season they entered the Hong Kong Junior Football League. Having lost the…Read More
Legal update: Children’s Dispute Resolution in Hong Kong
Children’s Dispute Resolution, Practice Direction 15.13 becomes a permanent feature of Hong Kong Family Court practice. The Pilot Scheme on Children’s Dispute Resolution which began on 3 October 2012 came to an end on 31 March 2016 with Practice Direction 15.13 being formally adopted from…Read More
Legal update: The Collaborative Divorce: A new approach
Is the collaborative approach right for you? Do you trust yourself and your partner to prioritise the needs of your family? Do you trust yourself and your partner to be open about your financial situation? Are you able to communicate with your partner openly and…Read More
Tanner De Witt ranked tier 1 for employment by Doyles Guide
Tanner De Witt is pleased to be ranked top for employment by Doyles Guide’s Leading Employment Lawyers – Hong Kong, 2016 and Leading Employment Law Firms – Hong Kong, 2016. Partners Kim Boreham and Russell Bennett are both listed as Leading Lawyers in the field…Read More
Happy Easter 2016!
The team at Tanner De Witt wishes you a Happy Easter… Our offices will be closed for the Easter Holiday on Friday 25th March and Monday 28th March. For legal emergencies please email Mark Side. For criminal emergencies please call Phil Swainston +852 9466 1700.
Q&A with Eddie Look – Corporate and Commercial Partner
Eddie Look joined Tanner De Witt in 2002 and was made Partner of the Corporate and Commercial practice in 2009. He qualified in British Columbia Canada in 1998 before qualifying in Hong Kong in 2001. This week we had a chance to chat with Eddie…Read More
TMA elects new Hong Kong President and Chair – Robin Darton
Tanner De Witt Insolvency and Restructuring Partner Robin Darton was this year elected President and Chair of the Hong Kong chapter of Turnaround Management Association (TMA). TMA is a non-profit global organisation founded in 1987. The organisation is made up of over 9,000 individuals in…Read More
Race for opportunity: Diversity List – Tanner De Witt supports local cause
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed with a series of events and activities worldwide on 21 March each year. Today, members of our Litigation and Dispute Resolution department and our newly launched PIER Group participated in the…Read More
Tanner De Witt launches Public Interest and Equal Rights (PIER) Group
Tanner De Witt is pleased to announce the imminent launch of new practice area Public Interest and Equal Rights (PIER) Group. The objective of the Public Interest and Equal Rights (PIER) Group is to provide access to justice and to use the legal system to…Read More
