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Head of Employment Practice Russell Bennett ranked as Leading Lawyer by Doyles Guide
Tanner De Witt Partner, and head of the Employment Practice, Russell Bennett is listed in the 2022 release of Hong Kong Employment Lawyers by Doyles Guide. Russell achieves the rank of Leading Lawyer, which Doyles states has, “…been identified by clients and peers for [his] expertise and abilities.”…Read More
Legal update: MPF offsetting arrangement relating to statutory severance and long service payments to be abolished
The Hong Kong Legislative Council has passed the Employment and Retirement Schemes Legislation (Offsetting Arrangement) (Amendment) Bill 2022 with its third reading given on 9 June 2022. Pursuant to the Bill, the existing arrangement under which employers may elect to offset any statutory severance/ long…Read More
Legal update: New recommended model clauses for cross-border transfer of personal data
In this snapshot legal update, we report that on 12 May 2022 the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (“PCPD”) published new guidance on recommended model contractual clauses for cross-border transfers of personal data (“Model Contractual Clauses Guidance”). This supplements prior guidance published by the PCPD…Read More
Troy Greig promoted to Partner to further boost Tanner De Witt’s Restructuring and Insolvency Practice
Tanner De Witt is pleased to announce the appointment of restructuring and insolvency lawyer Troy Greig as a Partner of the firm. Troy remarks: “I am incredibly grateful to the Partners and staff for their continuing support; to be afforded this opportunity with TDW is an…Read More
Tanner De Witt is seeking an IT Support Technician
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Tanner De Witt is seeking a candidate to join us as an IT Support Technician. Key requirements Maintain incident ownership through the incident lifecycle to satisfactory Customer resolution. Experience in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting…Read More
Another Reason to have a Will – Inter Vivos Gift
It is not uncommon for a parent to transfer properties and assets to their children as an advancement or a gift on the marriage of the children during their lifetime. However, if subsequently the parent dies intestate with only surviving children, the distribution of the…Read More
Hong Kong Court sets aside ex parte order to enforce Mainland Chinese arbitral award on the grounds of material non-disclosure but re-grants order for enforcement on an inter partes basis
Summary In Lin Chien Hsiung v Lin Hsiu Fen[1], the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (“CFI”): (a) set aside an ex parte order for enforcement of an arbitral award (the “Award”)issued by Shanghai Arbitration Commission ( “SAC”); but (b) subsequently exercised its discretion to…Read More
Difficulties members of the LGBTIQ+ community face in the context of family law legislation and practice in Hong Kong
On Wednesday night, members of the Family Department had the pleasure of attending a talk by Tim Parker and Geoffrey Yeung of Denis Chang’s Chambers, hosted by the Hong Kong Family Law Association. The talk addressed some of the significant difficulties members of the LGBTIQ+…Read More
Tanner De Witt seeks a Credit Controller
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Key responsibilities To monitor outstanding payments and invoices in a strategic and organised manner with a view to fulfilling collection needs of the office Monitor client accounts generally for maintenance, including monitoring for any …Read More
Tanner De Witt seeks Corporate Paralegal – 2+ years’ experience
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. We are seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join our Corporate Commercial Group and take part in its continued success. Requirements: A minimum of 2-years trademark experience in reputable law firm or MNC Sound knowledge…Read More
Tanner De Witt seeks Corporate and Commercial Solicitor (2-4PQE)
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Tanner De Witt is seeking a Hong Kong-qualified solicitor with 2 – 4 years PQE and a focus on non-contentious corporate, fund and regulatory matters. Join one of the largest independent law firms in…Read More
Hong Kong Wage Subsidy Update – Overview of Employment Support Scheme 2022
The full details of the new round of the Employment Support Scheme (“ESS 2022”) have been announced by the Hong Kong Government. Under the ESS 2022, the eligible Employers may apply for wage subsidies in respect of the relevant employees during the subsidy period from…Read More
