Doing business in Hong Kong
This article was originally published in London Business Matters’ October 2017 issue. The Hong Kong Government encourages free enterprise. The formalities and requirements for establishing a business...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jeff Lane speaks at Fraudnet Conference in Sydney
Tanner De Witt Partner Jeff Lane recently spoke at Fraudnet’s Conference and Meeting in Sydney. Held over three days, the Conference connects all FraudNet members from all over the globe. Jeff, third...
View ArticleSFC bans investment consultant for four months for taking client orders on an...
The Securities and Futures Commission announced yesterday that Mr Xu Tao, a former investment consultant of China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited (CICC), has been banned...
View ArticleCan a litigant in person be represented by an unqualified person?
Parties to legal proceedings in the Hong Kong Courts are entitled to represent themselves. When they do, they are referred to as Litigants in Person (LIP). The court also has inherent jurisdiction to...
View ArticleThe implications of Brexit for the Restructuring and Insolvency industry in...
This was first published as part of the International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL) collection of essays on the implications of Brexit for the...
View ArticleNew apology legislation for Hong Kong
An apology can assist in the restoration of trust between parties in all kinds of dispute and certainly encourage settlement in disputes which have already escalated to Court action. The most obvious...
View ArticleHalfway house in criminal strict liability offences
Many Ordinances in Hong Kong contain offences to regulate issues of social concern such as public safety in the provision of goods and services. These offences are commonly drafted without the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
IFLR once again lauds Tanner de Witt’s Insolvency and Restructuring practice
We are elated to announce that world renowned law firm guide IFLR 1000 has once again awarded a Tier 1 ranking to our Insolvency and Restructuring practice for its 2018 edition. Two other practice...
View ArticleSFC announces full roll-out of Manager-In-Charge regime
In January this year, we wrote about upcoming changes to the Manager-In-Charge Regime. It was announced then that Managers-In-Charge (MIC) of eight core functions should have applied for approval to...
View ArticleKeeping your child secure during a divorce
This article was contributed by Dr. Monica Borschel of MindnLife. During a divorce, parents might experience intense emotions towards the other estranged parent. Often, unknowingly, one of the parents...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jeff Lane to speak at Asset Tracing and Recovery Forum in London
Tanner De Witt Partner Jeff Lane will participate in the panel session “Spotlight – Cyber Fraud” at the Asset Tracing and Recovery Forum, Tuesday 31 October at Grange Tower Bridge Hotel London. Also on...
View ArticleIs a genuine belief that an underage victim is over 16 a defence to an...
In a recent magistracy appeal case of香港特別行政區訴蔡偉麟 (HKSAR v Choi Wai Lun) (unreported HCMA 620/2016, 31 July 2017) (Chinese judgment), the Court of First Instance held that a defendant’s genuine belief...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tanner De Witt celebrates Dress Pink Day 2017
The Tanner De Witt offices were a dazzling display of pink today as our staff donned pink costumes, headpieces, socks and handbags in support of Dress Pink Day. What is Dress Pink Day? On Dress Pink...
View ArticleHigh Court invokes wardship to plug legal gap created by Hong Kong’s...
In a pathbreaking decision the High Court has used the inherent wardship jurisdiction to fill a hole in Hong Kong’s family law that threatened to leave it without the ability to regulate children’s...
View ArticleShow me the money: specificity, credibility, and the fraud exception
The last five years have seen a massive increase in cyber fraud in Hong Kong and a corresponding growth in cases being brought before the Hong Kong Courts to trace and recover the proceeds. Fraud...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jeff Lane joins London panel on cyber fraud
Partner Jeff Lane participated in the panel session “Spotlight – Cyber Fraud” at the Asset Tracing and Recovery Forum, Tuesday 31 October at Grange Tower Bridge Hotel London. Jeff was joined by Michael...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tanner De Witt further develops China and Matrimonial Practices
PRESS RELEASE 2 November 2017 For immediate release Tanner De Witt announces with great pleasure the promotion of solicitors Joanne Brown and River Stone to its partnership; the promotions were...
View ArticleLegal obstacles to surrogacy remain in Hong Kong
Surrogacy is becoming an increasingly popular option for families hoping to start a family in Hong Kong. The acceptance of non-traditional family structures, increased access to reproductive...
View ArticleForeign Marriages, Bigamy, Polygamy and Nullity in the Law of Hong Kong
What is bigamy? Bigamy is the act of marrying a person while being legally married to another. It is a criminal offence triable upon indictment which, upon conviction, renders the offender liable to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tanner De Witt supports 2017/18 season of Mini Rugby in Hong Kong
We are once again delighted to support Hong Kong’s 2017/18 season of mini rugby through the sponsorship of balls for every new player. This is the second year that we have supported Hong Kong’s mini...
View Article