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Hong Kong’s new Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance takes effect in 2026
The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance (Cap. 650) marks a major development in Hong Kong’s child‑protection landscape. Gazetted in…
Russell Bennett
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22 January 2026
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ASPIRe: Looking back and ahead on the regulatory roadmap for virtual assets in Hong Kong
On 19 February 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published ASPIRe, its regulatory roadmap for Hong Kong’s virtual asset…
Pádraig Walsh
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22 January 2026
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Chambers and Partners Greater China Region 2026 guide
Tanner De Witt has once again been recognised in the Chambers and Partners Greater China Region 2026 guide, marking the…
16 January 2026
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I lost my right of abode. What happens now?
If you have lost your right of abode in Hong Kong, you will automatically acquire the right to land in Hong Kong.…
Eddie Look
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17 December 2025
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Holiday pay and annual leave pay revisited: Wages and commissions covering every day of the month
The decision of Kan Kin Lan Kenny v Ray White (Hong Kong) Limited [2025] HKCFI 728, the Court of First Instance from…
Russell Bennett
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16 December 2025
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Cohabitation in Hong Kong: A Brief Comparison of Comparing the Legal Landscape of Married and Unmarried Couples in 2025
Cohabitation is on the rise in Hong Kong, as more couples choose to live together before, or instead of, getting…
Joanne Brown
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14 November 2025
News
Lexology Index 2026
We are delighted to announce that Tanner De Witt has been recognised in the latest Lexology rankings for Mainland China,…
12 November 2025
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Legal Update: Banking (Amendment) Ordinance 2025
Fraud, particularly digital fraud, is on the rise globally. Hong Kong, as an international financial centre, trading hub and an intermediary between Mainland China and…
Pádraig Walsh
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12 November 2025
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Working Mothers: Maternity Rights under Hong Kong Law
Maternity Rights Under Hong Kong Law a pregnant woman is entitled to maternity benefits from her employer, provided she is…
Russell Bennett
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11 November 2025