To Join or Not to Join –Navigating the Complexities of Beneficial Interests...
Divorce, an intensely personal affair, extends its ramifications beyond the couple involved, touching the lives of family members and friends alike. This repercussion becomes even more profound when...
View ArticleVATP regulation in Hong Kong: The transitional arrangements
The regulation of virtual asset trading platforms (VATP) was introduced in Hong Kong at a time when a number of these trading platforms were already operating in Hong Kong. The Securities and Futures...
View ArticleScreened for Fairness: A Tale of Two Hong Kong Enforcement Decisions on...
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance (Court) recently decided due process issues arising from the fairness of remote hearings in not one, but two, judgments. In Sky Power Construction Engineering Ltd...
View ArticleForeign plaintiffs must pay security for costs? Not always.
Tanner De Witt secures victory for a foreign plaintiff against defendant’s intended appeal to Court of Appeal, following defeating a claim for security for costs In the decision handed down by The...
View ArticleDon’t neglect your visa expiry date: the serious consequences of overstaying...
In this article, we discuss the consequences of overstaying your visa in Hong Kong. In a related article (An Overview of 3 Common Immigration Offences in Hong Kong – Overstaying, Making False...
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Is a hand written signed will without witnesses valid?
Recently, I have been asked if we can obtain a grant of representation based on a will hand-written and executed by the testator but without the formal requirements of having two witnesses signing at...
View ArticleAI Impact Assessments: A practical guide for businesses
As AI becomes broadly integrated into enterprise applications and adopted by businesses, impact assessments before the adoption of AI driven technology will be essential – whether as a requirement of...
View ArticleVATP Regulation in Hong Kong: The licence application requirements
A business that operates a centralised virtual asset trading platforms (VATP) in Hong Kong, or actively markets the business to persons in Hong Kong, must obtain a licence from the Securities and...
View ArticleAdoption of UBI
The use of Unique Business Identifier (“UBI”) has been widely adopted around the world as it allows governments and businesses to identify entities more easily and effectively, and enables exchange of...
View ArticleThe regulatory framework for security token offerings in Hong Kong
On 2 November 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published two circulars that outlined and updated regulatory framework for security token offerings in Hong Kong. In this article,...
View ArticleVATP regulation in Hong Kong: The VATP Guidelines
As part of its application for a virtual asset trading platform (VATP) licence in Hong Kong, the applicant must demonstrate full compliance with conditions and guidelines of the Securities and Futures...
View ArticleThe regulatory framework for virtual asset-related activities in Hong Kong
As Hong Kong positions itself as a leading Web3 centre for Asia, there is increasing interest among licensed intermediaries in Hong Kong to add investment products with exposure to virtual assets to...
View ArticleQuestion: I am going through a separation or divorce. Can I travel with my...
With the Chinese New Year ahead, parents may be looking to enjoy overseas travel with their children, especially during their long school holidays. It is important to plan ahead and seek agreement...
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Tanner De Witt at the Singapore Insolvency Conference 2023
Ian De Witt and Robin Darton represent Tanner De Witt at the Singapore Insolvency Conference 2023. Their participation showcases our commitment to staying abreast of industry trends and fostering...
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Tanner De Witt’s team of lawyers recognised in Legal 500
Thrilled to be announcing our exceptional team of lawyers recognised in Legal 500. The post Tanner De Witt’s team of lawyers recognised in Legal 500 appeared first on Tanner De Witt Solicitors, Law...
View ArticleThe Hong Kong Market Entry Playbook: The legal foundations
Hong Kong has a long history of being a business-friendly location to set up both as a regional business hub and to access the sophisticated local market. In the first of a series of articles...
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Our Partners Ian De Witt and Robin Darton have been included in the A List...
We are delighted to announce that our Partners Ian De Witt and Robin Darton have been included in the A List 2023-24: Visionaries, compiled by the China Business Law Journal to identify the elite...
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Our Restructuring and Insolvency Practice is acknowledged in Global...
We are pleased to share that for the fifth year running our Restructuring and Insolvency Practice is acknowledged as a key player and remains the sole Hong Kong-centred firm in Global Restructuring...
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Pamela Mak, the Head of our Dispute Resolution Department has been named in...
Happy to share that Pamela Mak, the Head of our Dispute Resolution Department has been named in The A List 2023-2024: Growth Drivers by the China Business Law Journal that identifies elite lawyers in...
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Tanner De Witt is delighted that our law firm has achieved consistent...
Tanner De Witt is delighted that our law firm has achieved consistent recognition in Chambers and Partners Greater China Region Guide 2024. We are honoured to have maintained top-notch rankings for an...
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