Introduction
Legal disputes can be intricate, challenging, and emotionally charged. Our Dispute Resolution Practice will provide effective and strategic solutions for a wide range of conflicts. Whether you are facing a business dispute, employment conflict, or any other legal challenge, we are here to guide you. Our team is experienced in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, we offer comprehensive services and a steadfast commitment to excellence. We navigate the complexities of legal disputes, offering innovative solutions and unwavering support. As the demand for high-quality dispute resolution services continues to grow in Hong Kong and beyond, we are well-positioned to continue its expansion and to provide clients with the best possible outcomes. Our experience in dispute resolution procedures enables our lawyers to deal effectively with disputes in the various courts and tribunals of Hong Kong.
Our Approach:
At the heart of our approach is a commitment to identifying the issues and finding solutions in each case. We work closely with our clients to comprehend their objectives, concerns, and expectations fully. With this insight, we develop innovative strategies designed to achieve favorable outcomes efficiently and cost-effectively.
Our Dispute Resolution Practice covers diverse areas, including commercial disputes, employment conflicts, contractual disagreements, intellectual property disputes, and more. Whether representing individuals, businesses, or organizations, we leverage our legal expertise and industry knowledge to navigate complex legal landscapes successfully.
Accolades/Testimonials
“Tanner De Witt adopted shrewd thinking and an out-of-box mentality in dealing with complicated issues.”
“They are very efficient, very detailed and they respond very quickly too. For my purposes they’ve been excellent.”
“They are very good at dealing with Chinese clients in particular.”
Chambers and Partners Greater China 2025
“Well known as a go to firm in Hong Kong. Excellent quality, they know the market very well, and are extremely personable and user friendly.”
Legal 500
Dispute Resolution: Litigation ranked Tier 3
“The firm is very sophisticated and competent in dealing with clients in Mainland China; they are proactive and understand fully the cultural differences and nuances in commercial matters.”
Chambers and Partners Greater China 2024
“Tanner De Witt always offers exemplary levels of service and is one of our go-to Hong Kong firms. They are always commercial and responsive.”
“The firm was always ready with documents and advice and the team all worked well together.”
“The team are all very capable and articulate and offer immediate responses, even when on holiday. They are also aware of the latest events and case law that will have an impact on the matters at hand.”
Chambers and Partners Greater China 2023
“I have been impressed by Tanner De Witt’s thorough approach to every litigation matter I have worked on with them. They also have excellent relations with attorneys located in many other jurisdictions that gives them tremendous depth to address complex cross-border issues.”
“Tanner De Witt is a highly sophisticated complex litigation firm in my experience and because they are independent they are more flexible than many of their competitors. They have a really good
understanding of Hong Kong and the wider region and are staffed with experienced, diligent and careful associates.’
The team provides responsive, very sensible and commercial advice.”
“The team is strong in disputes where there are allegations of serious wrongdoing and in applying for or responding to injunctive relief. They are also commercially sensible when it comes to pricing and are collegiate in the way that they work.”
Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide – Greater China 2023
Dispute Resolution: Litigation ranked Tier 3
“During recent years, a number of highly complicated multijurisdictional asset recoveries have been referred to Tanner De Witt’s litigation team. Those cases are always time-sensitive and the firm has always met the standards necessary to handle those cases successfully. Moreover, it stays on the case even after years until a final solution or judgement has been reached.”
Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide – Greater China 2022
Dispute Resolution: Litigation ranked Tier 3
The team at Tanner De Witt provides ‘responsive, commercial, measured and sensible advice‘ on insolvency-related disputes, high-value commercial litigation, and complex shareholder disputes, among other areas. Jeff Lane and Pamela Mak lead the practice.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021
A market source comments on the team’s “formidable line-up,” noting that it has “extraordinary strength in depth.”
Another commentator considers it a “really solid litigation house with a lot of capable operators.”
Chambers and Partners Asia 2021
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