News & Media

19May2014

Hong Kong Employment Law Seminar by Tanner De Witt Solicitors

Tanner De Witt will be hosting a Hong Kong Employment Law Seminar with the Italian Chamber of Commerce tomorrow at 12.30pm. The talk will touch upon a selection of key issues employers in Hong Kong need to be aware of.  Hong Kong employment lawyer and…Read More

15May2014

Legal update: Divorce In Hong Kong – Accessing Information Offshore

Tanner De Witt Solicitors’ Litigation and Private Client team, led by Hong Kong lawyer Mark Side, will be attending a talk on divorce by the Hong Kong Family Law Association tomorrow evening. The presentation, titled “Accessing Information Offshore In Support Of Hong Kong Divorce Proceedings”…Read More

14May2014

Tanner De Witt’s Restructuring And Insolvency Team Gathers with Global Peers at INSOL in Hong Kong

Tanner De Witt’s Insolvency and Restructuring lawyers, Ian De Witt , Robin Darton, and Anthony Hill met with experts from around the world at the annual International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL) conference, which took place in Hong Kong last month. Tanner De Witt is ranked in…Read More

24Apr2014

Legal update: Employment Update April 2014

An employer’s casual assurances or promises to employees during separation discussions may considerably reduce the employer’s rights and remedies. Introduction  The case of Igal Dafini v CMA CGM SA is a useful reminder that if an employer secures the agreement of a departing employee to…Read More

14Apr2014

Tanner De Witt Solicitors Support Rowan Varty At The Hong Kong Rugby Sevens

Tanner De Witt’s Rowan Varty received an extra big cheer at the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens this year – from rugby fans and his colleagues at the Hong Kong law firm Tanner De Witt. The firm invited staff, clients and peers to support the paralegal…Read More

10Apr2014

Tanner De Witt Solicitors On The New Companies Ordinance: Legal Implications For Hong Kong Business Owners And Directors

The New Companies Ordinance came into effect in March 2014. Many of Hong Kong’s business owners and directors have questions as to how these legal changes will affect them and their businesses. In a bid to explain what the new Companies Ordinance means for entrepreneurs…Read More

13Mar2014

Tanner De Witt Solicitors Slim Down for IWIRC’s Biggest Loser Competition

Brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen – after 3 months of salads, rice cakes and tummy grumbling, the results of the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation’s (IWIRC’s) Biggest Loser competition, in aid of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund, have been announced! Drum roll please….. The…Read More

04Mar2014

Tanner De Witt Golfs For Good With WAGS

Tanner De Witt is pleased to announce its support of the Philippine Red Cross, helping to raise over 1 million pesos (approximately US$ 22,400) for victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) and the Bohol earthquake. The Wednesday Afternoon Golf Society (WAGS), which Tanner De Witt…Read More

19Feb2014

TDW’s Restructuring & Insolvency; Employment; Corporate; and Litigation Practices ranked in prestigious Chambers 2014 Guides

Tanner De Witt’s Restructuring and Insolvency team has been awarded a Tier 1 ranking in the latest Chambers Asia Pacific Guide. Three of our other practice areas were also ranked under APAC: Employment; Corporate/M&A; and Dispute Resolution. Meanwhile, the latter two departments also ranked in…Read More

17Dec2013

Tanner De Witt has been awarded Insolvency Law Firm of the Year (2013) in Hong Kong

Tanner De Witt has been awarded Insolvency Law Firm of the Year in Hong Kong at the 2013 Acquisition International Legal Awards. The awards recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals and companies within the legal sector, encompassing everything from barristers and boutique firms to global…Read More

24Nov2013

Tanner De Witt is a proud sponsor of Team Fear Junior Challenge

Tanner De Witt is a proud sponsor of Team Fear Junior Challenge which took place in Discovery Bay. This event raises funds for Youth Outreach, a local charity which supports homeless and disadvantaged young people. For more information about Team Fear Junior Challenge please visit…Read More

09Nov2013

Tim Drew participated in the Discovery Bay 10km Run for Charity

Tim Drew, Partner, participated in the Discovery Bay 10km Run for Charity. He placed 28th out of more than 500 runners. Tanner De Witt is also a proud sponsor of this charity event. For more information on this charity or the results of the Charity…Read More