Seven things directors should keep in mind as the company circles insolvency:...
The impact upon the economy as a result of COVID-19 sees no signs of abatement in the near-term and not a single sector of industry has been spared. Economic data shows that GDP declines in real...
View ArticleLegal update: SFC warns of risks associated with NFTs
In this snapshot legal update, we report that on 6 June 2022, the SFC issued a warning regarding risks associated with investing in non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The SFC noted that NFTs have risks that...
View ArticleTanner De Witt seeks an Employment Lawyer (1-5 PQE)
Tanner De Witt seeks a Hong Kong-qualified solicitor with 1-5 years PQE to join our Employment Department. Join one of the largest independent law firms in Hong Kong servicing a global client base with...
View ArticleLegal update: Amendments to Employment Ordinance relating to sickness leave...
The Hong Kong Legislative Council had passed the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2022 on 15 June 2022. The above Bill is gazetted today and becomes the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 (the...
View ArticleLegal update: Review and public consultation on crowdfunding in 2022
In this snapshot legal update, we report that on 25 May 2022, in a written reply by Mr. Christopher Hui, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, to Legislative Council questions on...
View ArticleTanner De Witt’s family lawyers attend HKFLA talk on reciprocal enforcement...
On 15 June 2022, members of Tanner De Witt’s Family Law Department attended a talk on “Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement of Mainland and Hong Kong Judgments in Matrimonial and Family Cases”...
View ArticleTanner De Witt seeks a Messenger / Office Assistant
Messenger / Office Assistant Job responsibilities: Responsible for external and internal document deliveryAssist in general office chores, including various cleaning and storage related tasks...
View ArticleThe new licensing regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers: The Amendment Bill
The long-awaited Virtual Asset Service Providers (“VASP”) licence regime is coming closer with the Hong Kong government gazetting the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment)...
View ArticleYou Only Liquidate Twice
Can a winding-up petition be presented when a company is being wounded up voluntarily? The relevant law (the Companies Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions Ordinance) states clearly that the...
View ArticleLegal update: Review and public consultation on cybersecurity law in 2022
In this snapshot legal update, we report that on 25 May 2022, in a written reply by Mr. Alfred Sit, the Secretary for Innovation and Technology, to Legislative Council questions on cybersecurity...
View ArticleTanner De Witt Certified Public Accountant (3+ years experience)
Tanner De Witt is looking to recruit a bright, self-motivated junior to mid-level Accountant to join our independent, established, Hong Kong law firm. Key requirements • Degree or Diploma in Accounting...
View ArticleTerm Sheets for Investment
1. What is a Term Sheet? A Term Sheet is a summary of the business, finance and legal terms that will apply to an investment round. Usually it is a not a legally binding document, except for a few...
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Tara Chan to join Women in Law Hong Kong (WILHK)
We are delighted to announce that Tara Chan will be joining Women in Law Hong Kong (WILHK) as a committee member. Tara received the invitation to the committee in recognition of her advocacy to...
View ArticleLegal update: Legislative proposal to amend the Electronic Transactions...
In this snapshot legal update, we report that on 13 June 2022, in a panel on information technology and broadcasting, members of the Legislative Council were briefed on the legislative proposal to...
View ArticleLegal update: SFC Consultation on clarification to offering document exemptions
In this snapshot legal update, we report that on 10 June 2022, the SFC launched a public consultation exercise that includes a proposed clarification to an exemption from SFC authorisation for...
View ArticleDue Diligence Tips
Why should you prepare for Due Diligence? It is important to have all the materials concerning due diligence prepared and organised prior to approaching an investor. This will allow you to keep the...
View ArticleLegal update: Dismissal of alleged sexual harasser held unlawful under Sex...
Introduction Many employers may be aware of the risk of claims under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (“SDO”) by employees who are subject to sexual harassment during their employment. In contrast,...
View ArticleData Breach Case Study: Data loss risk in our physical environment
“Human factors always play a significant role in data breaches.” These simple but wise words resonated in our review of a recent investigation report published by the Privacy Commissioner in Hong Kong...
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Tanner De Witt is the only law firm listed in 2022 by Who’s Who Legal with...
Ian De Witt, Robin Darton and Jeff Lane are listed in the 2022 edition of Who’s Who Legal (WWL) as Global Thought Leaders in Restructuring & Insolvency and Asset Recovery. For Ian, WWL states,...
View ArticleApproaching investors with confidence
Before approaching an investor, remember the five P’s: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. We recommend conducting background due diligence on the potential investor before meeting to see if...
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