Legal update: Reciprocal enforcement of civil judgments of matrimonial and...
This is an update to our article dated 15 June 2021 regarding Reciprocal enforcement of civil judgments of matrimonial and family cases in Hong Kong and Mainland China. The Mainland Judgments in...
View ArticleHas the Administration of the Estate been Unacceptable?
In the recent High Court case Chu Wing Chuen Paul v Chu Oi Yan [2022] HKCFI 804, beneficiaries of the estate contend that the administrator did not act in their interest and failed to provide adequate...
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The end of the blame game in divorce in England and Wales, and what it means...
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act (2020) (the “Act”) came into force on 6 April 2022 in England and Wales, allowing couples to divorce without assigning blame, or what is often called...
View ArticleRefinements of the new round of Employment Support Scheme
The HKSAR Government first announced a new round of Employment Support Scheme (the “ESS 2022”) on 18 March 2022. Having consulted the relevant stakeholders, the Government stated on 8 April 2022 that...
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Happy Easter 2022!
The team at Tanner De Witt wishes you a Happy Easter! To get the (remote) festivities started, the Easter Bunny has hidden five Easter eggs across the website. The first two to identify all five...
View ArticleExecutors’ Power over Administration of an Estate
Recent High Court case Lam Man Cheung v Lam Man Yin [2022] HKCFI 866 concerns a dispute between executors and a beneficiary of an estate. The beneficiary, who is entitled to 40% interest of a...
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Adrian Au ranked as 2022 Hong Kong Family Law Rising Stars
Tanner De Witt’s Family Practice Associate Adrian Au has been listed as one of Hong Kong’s ‘Family Law Rising Stars’ in Doyle’s Guide 2022 which identifies future leading lawyers within Family Law....
View ArticleData breach: Lessons from a recent investigation report in Hong Kong
Investigation reports from the Privacy Commissioner are spilled milk stories that serve as salutary reminders to the mortals among us that there but for the grace of God, go we. This came to the fore...
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Tanner De Witt’s Family Practice ranked and Joanne Brown recommended as...
We are pleased to announce Partner and Head of the Family Practice at Tanner De Witt, Joanne Brown has again been recommended in Doyle’s Guide Hong Kong as a “Leading Family & Divorce Lawyer”...
View ArticleTanner De Witt is seeking an IT Support Technician
Tanner De Witt is seeking a candidate to join us as an IT Support Technician. Key requirements Maintain high levels of incident ownership through the incident lifecycle to satisfactory Customer...
View ArticleHong Kong Wage Subsidy Update – Overview of Employment Support Scheme 2022
The full details of the new round of the Employment Support Scheme (“ESS 2022”) have been announced by the Hong Kong Government. Under the ESS 2022, the eligible Employers may apply for wage subsidies...
View ArticleTanner De Witt seeks Corporate and Commercial Solicitor (2-4PQE)
Tanner De Witt seeks a Hong Kong-qualified solicitor with 2-4 years PQE and a focus on non-contentious corporate work and regulatory matters. Join one of the largest independent law firms in Hong Kong...
View ArticleTanner De Witt seeks Corporate Paralegal – 2+ years’ experience
We are seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join our Corporate Commercial Group and take part in its continued success. Requirements: A minimum of 2-years trademark experience in reputable law firm or MNC...
View ArticleTanner De Witt seeks a Credit Controller
Key responsibilities To monitor outstanding payments and invoices in a strategic and organised manner with a view to fulfilling collection needs of the office Monitor client accounts generally for...
View ArticleDifficulties members of the LGBTIQ+ community face in the context of family...
On Wednesday night, members of the Family Department had the pleasure of attending a talk by Tim Parker and Geoffrey Yeung of Denis Chang’s Chambers, hosted by the Hong Kong Family Law Association....
View ArticleHong Kong Court sets aside ex parte order to enforce Mainland Chinese...
Summary In Lin Chien Hsiung v Lin Hsiu Fen[1], the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (“CFI”): (a) set aside an ex parte order for enforcement of an arbitral award (the “Award”)issued by Shanghai...
View ArticleAnother Reason to have a Will – Inter Vivos Gift
It is not uncommon for a parent to transfer properties and assets to their children as an advancement or a gift on the marriage of the children during their lifetime. However, if subsequently the...
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Troy Greig promoted to Partner to further boost Tanner De Witt’s...
Tanner De Witt is pleased to announce the appointment of restructuring and insolvency lawyer Troy Greig as a Partner of the firm. Troy joined Tanner De Witt in February 2016 and has steadily grown his...
View ArticleLegal update: New recommended model clauses for cross-border transfer of...
In this snapshot legal update, we report that on 12 May 2022 the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (“PCPD”) published new guidance on recommended model contractual clauses for cross-border...
View ArticleLegal update: MPF offsetting arrangement relating to statutory severance and...
The Hong Kong Legislative Council has passed the Employment and Retirement Schemes Legislation (Offsetting Arrangement) (Amendment) Bill 2022 with its third reading given on 9 June 2022. Pursuant to...
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