Tanner De Witt promotes three solicitors

Tanner De Witt promotes Mark Chiu to Partner with effect from 5 June 2025

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Chiu to partner with effect from 5 June 2025. Mark’s extensive experience in employment law, unwavering dedication to clients, and leadership within the firm make this promotion a well-deserved recognition of his contributions.

Mark is a key member of Tanner De Witt and advises clients on a wide range of employment-related matters, including both employers and employees on issues such as recruitment, termination, separation, post-termination restrictions, discrimination, harassment, drafting of handbooks and other HR related policies/ documents and other labour disputes.

Mark’s practice also includes contentious employment matters, where he has represented clients in the Labour Tribunal, the Court of First Instance, and the Court of Appeal. He has also conducted internal investigations into employee misconduct and serious breaches of employment contracts, as well as assisting clients in criminal investigations related to employment matters.

Russell Bennett, Head of Employment Practice says: “This promotion for Mark is very well deserved. Since joining Tanner De Witt, Mark has played an integral role in the growth of the Employment Practice. He gives pragmatic advice, has excellent legal knowledge and actively mentors junior lawyers, helping to foster the culture of excellence within the team.”

Looking Ahead

Mark’s promotion reflects the firm’s commitment to strengthening its Employment Practice and rewarding outstanding talent. As partner, he will continue to drive the team’s success, ensuring clients receive top-tier, solution-oriented employment law advice.

Tanner De Witt promotes Natalie Lam and John Lee to Consultant with effect from 1 June 2025

We are also delighted to announce the promotions of Natalie Lam from our Restructuring and Insolvency practice and John Lee from our Corporate and Commercial practice to Consultant. Both Natalie and John have demonstrated remarkable skill, diligence, and dedication as Senior Associates, making invaluable contributions to our firm and clients. We look forward to their continued success in their new roles. 

Please join us in congratulating Mark, Natalie and John on their well-earned promotions. These achievements reflect not only their hard work but also Tanner De Witt’s commitment to fostering talent and rewarding excellence. We are excited for the future and the continued growth of our teams.

About Tanner De Witt

Tanner De Witt is an established and recommended independent law firm in Hong Kong.  Many of our lawyers have international law firm backgrounds and our firm and its lawyers receive top ratings from industry publications such as Chambers and Legal 500.

We provide legal advice and representation in the following areas: Corporate and Commercial; Banking and Finance; Regulatory and Compliance; Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation); China Practice Group; Restructuring and Insolvency; Employment; Family; Immigration; Wills, Probate and Trusts; Fraud and Asset Tracing; Criminal Law and White Collar Crime; Intellectual Property; Privacy and Cybersecurity; Technology; and Notarial Services.

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