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Looking Back at the 32nd Annual LAWASIA Conference
While the 32nd Annual LAWASIA Conference has come and gone, we are still catching up with the new connections we have made and reading updates of the same: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 From what we observed the conference was seen as a great success by all attendees. Over…Read More
Ian De Witt attends the 15th International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium in Paris
Insolvency and Restructuring Partner Ian De Witt recently paid a visit to the City of Light to attend the 15th International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium. He was the sole delegate from Hong Kong. Held at the InterContinental Paris le Grand Paris, the Symposium was co-hosted…Read More
Legal update: Can an employer be liable for disability discrimination without knowing the disability suffered by an employee?
It is not uncommon for the personal health situation of an employee to adversely affect his or her work performance. When this happens, however, the underlying reason may not always be immediately apparent or known to the employer. Despite this, the employer may have taken…Read More
Jeff Lane attends OffshoreAlert 2019 Europe Conference in London
Fraud and Asset Tracing Partner Jeff Lane was in London earlier this month to attend the OffshoreAlert 2019 Europe Conference. Held at the Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s, the conference gathered more than 250 investigators, providers, and buyers of high-value, cross-border financial products and services,…Read More
Legal update: SFC clarifies obligations on licensed corporations using cloud-based storage for keeping records with “external electronic data storage providers”
Under section 130 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571) (SFO), a licensed corporation shall not, without the Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) prior written approval, use any premises for keeping records or documents relating to the carrying on of the regulated activity for…Read More
Tanner De Witt supports the 2019 Kiwi Ball as Gold Sponsor
Hong Kong’s Kiwi population descended onto the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel on Saturday 9 November for the annual ANZ Kiwi Ball, an evening of enjoyment and friendship between the city’s residents from New Zealand and their friends. Now in its eighth year, this year’s Kiwi…Read More
Pádraig Walsh moderates panel at ITechLaw 2019 Conference in Dublin
Corporate Commercial Partner Pádraig Walsh was recently in Dublin to attend the International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw)‘s 2019 European Conference in Dublin, Ireland. Held over three days at The Shelbourne Hotel, the conference featured sessions on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data privacy and many more topics…Read More
Tanner De Witt seeks Employment Lawyer (2-8PQE)
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Tanner De Witt is a business law firm based in Hong Kong. The firm provides legal services to clients worldwide who have business interests in Hong Kong, China and the Asia Pacific Region. We…Read More
Tanner De Witt competes in Annual IWIRC Charity Quiz 2019
On Wednesday 23 October 2019, burger restaurant Beef & Liberty was transformed into a hub of competitive energy courtesy of IWIRC Hong Kong‘s Annual Charity Quiz Night. Fifteen teams participated in this event, including our very own, the Beyonce Know Alls! Our team was composed…Read More
Proud to be a Sponsor of LAWASIA 32
Tanner De Witt is pleased to announce our sponsorship of LAWASIA’s 32nd Annual Conference in Hong Kong. Several of our Partners–Ian De Witt, Russell Bennett, Edmond Leung–will be in attendance during the 3 day event from 6-8 November 2019. Hong Kong has experienced many recent…Read More
Q&A with Joanne Lam – Matrimonial Lawyer
Joanne is a Solicitor in our Family Law team having joined Tanner De Witt in March 2017 and completed her two year training contract. Before embarking on her legal career, Joanne worked as a journalist in Hong Kong covering global business trends with a particular focus on…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
