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Q&A with Jonathan Yeung – Corporate/Private Client Lawyer
Jonathan joined Tanner De Witt in September 2014 after obtaining a JD and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from City University of Hong Kong. In January 2017, Jonathan completed his training and qualified as a solicitor. He currently assists our Corporate and Commercial practice. Why did you…Read More
Tanner De Witt shortlisted for Hong Kong National Firm of the Year by Asialaw
We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated for Hong Kong National Firm of the Year in this year’s Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards. The Asialaw Dispute Resolution Awards is now in its third year. On 28 September, Asia’s leading dispute lawyers will…Read More
Natalie Lam runs the Victoria Falls Marathon in Zimbabwe
Trainee solicitor Natalie Lam recently flew to Zimbabwe to run the Victoria Falls Marathon on 18 June 2017. Alongside friend Grace Ghattas, Natalie raised thousands of dollars for The Fred Hollows Foundation and the International Anti-Poaching Foundation. Tanner De Witt is very proud to support its staff in…Read More
Reasons for a shareholders’ agreement
Where a company has more than one shareholder, it is recommended that the shareholders enter into a written shareholders’ agreement to manage their expectations and to provide for when any disagreements may arise between the parties to the shareholders’ agreement. It is also common for…Read More
Legal update: third party funding of arbitration
Background Traditionally litigation funding has been illegal in common law jurisdictions. There were concerns that such funding could result in subornation, threaten the impartiality and integrity of judicial procedure and lead to a culture of excessive litigation. However restrictions on maintenance and champerty prevent legitimate…Read More
Tanner De Witt attend China-Israel Investment Summit 2017 in Zhuhai
Tanner De Witt Partners Edmond Leung and River Stone attended the 2017 3rd China-Israel Investment Summit this week in Zhuhai. The China-Israel Investment Summit is the premiere facilitator of cross border collaboration between Israel and China. Delegates from the fields of Medical Devices, Agritech, Cleantech, Internet,…Read More
Tanner De Witt supports Philippine Association of Hong Kong’s Charity Ball 2017 as Bronze Sponsor
Tanner De Witt was pleased to support the Philippine Association of Hong Kong’s Charity Ball and Concert on Saturday 17th June as Bronze Sponsor. Partners Robin Darton, Tim Drew and Eddie Look attended to show support for this charity fundraiser, which raised funds for three…Read More
Tanner De Witt gold sponsor of 2017 Singapore Insolvency Conference
We are very pleased to be Gold Sponsor of this year’s 2017 Singapore Insolvency Conference. Partners Ian De Witt and Robin Darton and solicitor Veronica Chan will attend from Hong Kong. The 2017 Singapore Insolvency Conference is a forum for Restructuring and Insolvency professionals in…Read More
Q&A with Tim Au – Restructuring and Insolvency Lawyer
Tim Au joined Tanner De Witt in 2012 after gaining a Juris Doctor degree and a PCLL from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He works with the Restructuring and Insolvency team and is a member of International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) and Turnaround Management Association…Read More
Legal update: Is your will your will?
Ilott v Mitson [2017] UKSC 17 – update Background This case was previously featured in a post entitled “Is your will your will?“. The case concerned the Will left by a Mrs. Jackson after her death in June 2004. Mrs. Jackson was survived by her only…Read More
Robin Darton joins Forum on International Enforcement of Judgements & Awards in London
Partner Robin Darton was selected and personally invited this week to participate in a Cambridge Forum on the International Enforcement of Judgements & Awards (FIEJA) at Pennyhill Park Hotel in Surrey, United Kingdom. The Forum’s Steering Committee welcomes up to 44 specialists in the area…Read More
Tanner De Witt hosts Welsh Guards visiting Hong Kong to support the Queen’s Birthday Celebrations
Tanner De Witt was pleased to be invited by the British Legion to host three members of the Welsh Guard for lunch at The Hong Kong Club on Wednesday 14 June. The Guards were in Hong Kong representing the British Army and participating in the…Read More
