About

Provided by Tanner De Witt

Tanner De Witt’s Corporate and Commercial practice deals with a wide range of non-contentious matters on behalf of our clients. We pride ourselves on the personal and attentive service we offer to our clients, who include public and private companies, multinationals, partnerships and individuals involved in a wide range of activities, both within Hong Kong and internationally.

Our lawyers, many of whom have international law firm backgrounds, have between them, extensive experience in Hong Kong and Asia. Our understanding of the local business environment combined with our knowledge, experience and proven track record means that we add real insight and value to the business decisions you face. We have broad experience of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, having acted for large multinationals, in addition to a sound knowledge of private equity transactions.

We have built up a thorough working knowledge of PRC business entities and structures. In addition, we have secure connections and working relationships with law firms in the PRC and most other jurisdictions, evidenced by the fact that we receive frequent referrals from well-known US, European and Asian law firms.

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Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms - China

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Tanner De Witt remains part of a global referral network with elite law firms, frequently handling cross-border mandates. Its services cover the full range of corporate and commercial matters, including investments, joint ventures and M&A transactions. The team is strong in dealing with regulatory compliance work related to corporate transactions. Tanner De Witt is additionally able to assist clients on venture capital transactions, as well as restructurings and reorganisations.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Eddie Look
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Eddie Look
3
Band 3
Eddie Look wins praise for his handling of cross-border M&A, joint venture establishments and private equity transactions. He is regularly mandated by clients from the manufacturing, financial services and life science industries.

Eddie Look is a sophisticated transactional lawyer with decades of service in the market.

Eddie consistently delivers high-quality service with a thoughtful and client-focused approach. He handles complex matters with sophistication and a clear grasp of the legal and commercial landscape.

Edmond Leung
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Edmond Leung
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Band 3
Edmond Leung focuses his practice on multi-jurisdictional private equity and M&A, and frequently acts on behalf of international companies and investors. He has extensive experience advising on acquisitions, divestments and corporate reorganisations.

His responsiveness, commercial understanding and quick thinking, combined with superb legal knowledge, make him formidable and an asset to have on your team.

Tim Drew
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Tim Drew
3
Band 3
Tim Drew co-leads the corporate department of Tanner De Witt. He has over two decades' experience in the Hong Kong corporate market, handling all manner of cross-border corporate and transactional mandates, including M&A, disposals and shareholders' agreements.

Tim has deep experience, good business acumen and provides prompt service.

Tim has been doing this for a long time. He’s super easy to deal with, very commercial and savvy, and he really cares about the client. He’s very hands-on and it feels like you get his experience.

Ranked Lawyers at
Tanner De Witt

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China

Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms

Eddie Look
3
Eddie Look
3
Band 3
Edmond Leung
3
Edmond Leung
3
Band 3
Tim Drew
3
Tim Drew
3
Band 3

Members

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Eddie Look

Eddie Look

Head of Department

Padraig Walsh

River Stone

Tim Drew

Tim Drew

Head of Department