Data Breach Response: Managing Liability
The stakes are high after a data breach. There is a clear and present danger of legal liability. In this article, Pádraig Walsh from the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group of Tanner De Witt...
View ArticleLegal update: Reciprocal enforcement of civil judgments of matrimonial and...
Attempts to enforce civil judgments in family cases between Hong Kong and Mainland China have faced many difficulties in the past, despite Hong Kong’s reunification in 1997. With a view to promote...
View ArticleTanner De Witt Seeks a General Manager
Tanner De Witt is seeking an experienced candidate to join us as our General Manager, to lead up the administrative functions of the firm and to work with the partners of the firm. Key requirements...
View ArticleTanner De Witt seeks a Senior IT Support Technician
Job Highlights Senior IT Support TechnicianReporting to the Head of ITSupervising a team of 2 IT support TechniciansProviding 2nd and 3rd Line supportAdministration and support of IT security...
View ArticleHigh Court rules Housing Authority policy amounts to unlawful discrimination...
In another step forward for same-sex rights in Hong Kong, the High Court today handed down a judgment confirming that the Housing Authority’s policy excluding same-sex married couples from their Home...
View ArticleMarketing Coordinator (3+ years’ experience)
Job Description Excellent opportunity for junior marketing candidate with at least three years of experience (preferably at least one in a law firm) looking to build their skills in a broad marketing...
View ArticleRecognition of rights for same-sex partners and their children in Hong Kong
In a landmark ruling by the High Court last month the non-biological mother of two children born to her former same-sex partner was granted guardianship rights, joint custody and joint care and...
View ArticleSeeking a Legal Secretary – Restructuring and Insolvency Department
Tanner De Witt is a friendly, independent Hong Kong law firm with a stable and professional working environment. We are looking for a pro-active, organised, enthusiastic and experienced candidate to...
View ArticleData Breach Response: Role of the Legal Team
Lawyers play a critical role in the response to a data breach. In this article, Pádraig Walsh from the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group of Tanner De Witt explains the role of the legal team,...
View ArticleLegal update: Statutory holidays to be increased from 12 days to 17 days over...
The Hong Kong Legislative Council has passed the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 with its third reading given on 7 July 2021. Starting from 1 January 2022, 5 days will be added to the list of...
View ArticleData Breach Response: The Continuous Improvement Cycle
Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. So said Samuel Beckett. And quite pertinent in the context of data breaches. In this article, Pádraig Walsh from the Privacy and...
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Tanner De Witt supports the sporting community
As sporting activities pick back up, we are delighted to announce our support of several initiatives. Hong Kong Rugby Union Referee Sponsorship We have extended our Title Sponsorship of the Hong Kong...
View ArticleLegal Update – Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Review...
The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance, Chapter 615 of the laws of Hong Kong, (“AMLO”) (formerly known as Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Financial...
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Tanner De Witt’s new expanded premises
We are delighted to announce that we are unveiling another office in Tower One of Lippo Centre, just three years after the launch of our flagship premises on the 17th Floor of the same building. With...
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Tanner De Witt shortlisted in ten categories in the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards...
We are pleased to be recognised by Asian Legal Business for our work across ten award categories this year, a record number of nominations for us. We have been shortlisted in the following categories...
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Recognition in IFLR1000 for Tanner De Witt’s Restructuring and Insolvency,...
We are delighted to announce that IFLR1000, the guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms, has recognised our restructuring and insolvency, corporate and commercial and banking...
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Tanner De Witt supports 2021 Fat Boy 10s Hong Kong social rugby tournament
We are delighted to announce that we are supporting the 2021 Fat Boy 10s social rugby tournament as Associate Sponsor. Coined ‘possibly the greatest social rugby event in Asia’, this charity...
View ArticleInjunction to refrain the presentation of a winding-up petition
Introduction Rather unfortunately, there are no statutory provisions available to a company to set aside a statutory demand. If a company is served with a statutory demand and disputes the alleged...
View ArticleTanner De Witt seeks a Litigation Lawyer (2-5PQE)
Tanner De Witt seeks a litigation lawyer with 2-5 years’ PQE in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. This role is good opportunity for a lawyer to grow one’s practice within an...
View ArticleTanner De Witt seeks a Litigation Lawyer (5-8 years’ PQE)
Tanner De Witt seeks a solicitor with 5-8 years’ PQE to join our renowned Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department and take part in its continued success. The successful candidate will: have solid...
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