Veronica Chan attends IWIRC Restructuring and Insolvency Conference in Singapore
Our Restructuring and Insolvency Lawyer Veronica Chan recently attended the inaugural International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) Pacific Rim (PacRim) Conference in...
View ArticleIan De Witt, Robin Darton and Veronica Chan attend the Singapore Insolvency...
Three members of our Restructuring and Insolvency Practice (Co-Heads Ian De Witt and Robin Darton, and Solicitor Veronica Chan) were recently in Singapore to attend the Singapore Insolvency Conference,...
View ArticleRobin Darton speaks to Debtwire Radio’s APAC Explorer podcast
Restructuring and Insolvency Co-Head Robin Darton was recently interviewed by Debtwire Asia’s senior editor Chaim Estulin on the state of Hong Kong’s insolvency regime. Through a 30-minute podcast,...
View ArticleThe Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Ordinance...
After the enactment of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) on 3 March 2014, Hong Kong’s legislation regarding the winding up of Companies remained in the (newly named) Companies (Winding up and...
View ArticleTanner De Witt supports the Hong Kong Blue Tie Ball
Tanner De Witt was pleased to support the Hong Kong Blue Tie Ball on Saturday 2nd September as Gold Sponsor. Blue Tie Ball’s aim is to raise funds for mental health awareness in Hong Kong, making it...
View ArticleDamages for “injury to feelings” in discrimination cases may be about to...
In Hong Kong certain types of discrimination are unlawful including:- Sex, pregnancy and marital status discrimination Race discrimination Disability discrimination Family status discrimination In...
View ArticleTanner De Witt acknowledged in PathFinders’ Annual Report for 2016
Local humanitarian services and human rights organisation PathFinders has just released its annual report for 2016. They reported reaching a total of 9,329 vulnerable individuals, most of whom were...
View ArticleVeronica Chan and Natalie Lam visit the Po Leung Kuk Residential Children...
Our Restructuring and Insolvency lawyer Veronica Chan and trainee Natalie Lam recently paid a visit to Po Leung Kuk’s Residential Children Care Service in Causeway Bay. This visit was organized by the...
View ArticleTanner De Witt adds strength to emerging practice areas and welcomes new...
Tanner De Witt is pleased to announce the addition of six new faces to the firm: Billy Tang, Winnie Wat, Samantha Chu, Stephanie Lok, Vanessa Pang and Curtis Cheung. Billy Tang Billy joined us as an...
View ArticleRiver Stone competes in Joint Professional Table Tennis Tournament
Organized by the Recreation and Sports Club for Hong Kong Professional Bodies, the Joint Professional Table Tennis Tournament is an annual event where members of various professional bodies gather to...
View ArticleIdentity theft in Hong Kong: what it is and how to avoid it
This article was originally published in Around DB Magazine as “Online Offences”. While the US remains the hub of cybercrime, China is a clear second, and identity theft is a very real issue in Hong...
View ArticleInitial Coin Offerings Hit Regulatory Walls
The emergence of digital currencies and blockchain technology has now paved the way for various blockchain-based companies to raise billions of dollars by initial coin offerings (“ICOs”). An ICO...
View ArticleJeff Lane to speak at Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Summit 2017
Tanner De Witt Partner Jeff Lane will participate in the panel session “Cross-border enforcement – what to be aware of” at the Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Summit 2017, Thursday 28 September...
View ArticleFirst Hong Kong criminal conviction for actively marketing unlicensed...
Case background On 21 September 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) issued a press release about its conviction against ETRADE Securities (Hong Kong) Limited (“ETrade HK”) for actively...
View ArticleCompletion of newly announced e-courses by Responsible Officers and...
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI) have announced the launch of its online Advanced Learning Platform (ALP) today. The ALP will enable...
View ArticleTanner De Witt Corporate Commercial Lawyer (4+PQE)
Job Description Tanner De Witt is a business law firm based in Hong Kong which provides legal services to clients worldwide who have business interests in Hong Kong, China and the Asia Pacific Region....
View ArticleJeff Lane participates in panel on cross-border enforcement at Asialaw...
Tanner De Witt Partner Jeff Lane participated in the panel session “Cross-border enforcement – what to be aware of” at the Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Summit 2017, Thursday 28 September at...
View ArticleTanner De Witt unveils its sporting personalities
Last Thursday we hosted a drinks event at Peak Cafe Bar for Business of Sport Network as part of our community and sporting efforts. A number of our partners and solicitors are keen sportsmen in...
View ArticleKatherine Lai successfully completes HKIAC Tribunal Secretary Training Programme
Congratulations to Litigation & Dispute Resolution Solicitor Katherine Lai on successfully completing the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre’s Tribunal Secretary Training Programme....
View ArticleCourt of Appeal allows same sex dependant visas
In a landmark decision handed down on 25 September 2017, the Court of Appeal held it unlawful to exclude couples in same sex marriages and civil partnerships from the dependant visa regime: QT v...
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