Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China
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Provided by Tanner De Witt
Tanner De Witt advises families on divorce and associated matters in Hong Kong, often involving international considerations. For companies in the SME sector divorce of owners is frequently a major corporate event.
The approach of Tanner De Witt to divorce and family law is to reduce the impact on all concerned of the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next chapter of life. To achieve this lawyers in Tanner De Witt work to the best modern professional practice in putting the interests of children first and encouraging reasoned compromise and negotiations as first principles.
The areas of legal and practical interest include financial maintenance (sometimes known as alimony), estate distribution, child custody and child access. Many of the instructions in this area come from commercial clients who are expatriates in Hong Kong and are concerned about the implications of divorce for their employment visas and the immigration status of family members.
Tanner De Witt has professional relationships with law firms in other countries closely connected with Hong Kong where international divorces may lead to issues and works with a group of experienced mediators, counsellors, parenting co-ordinators and child psychiatrists where appropriate.
Provided by Chambers
Tanner De Witt is an independent Hong Kong practice offering advice on a range of family and matrimonial matters. The law firm is experienced in handling divorce proceedings and child-related cases. It assists with cross-border abduction matters, with particular expertise in cases involving the Hague Convention. The team also provides support in nuptial agreements and trust arrangements.
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They're well respected, active in the market and proactive.
I appreciate their understanding, patience, care and desire to solve things collaboratively for the client.
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Joanne Brown heads Tanner De Witt's family law practice. The lawyer draws widespread support from sources and is especially skilled in divorce, custody and nuptial matters. Her expertise in cross-jurisdictional matters is regularly sought out by clients.
For children matters, I would always puts Joanne on the list. She is always concerned for the client and their children. She's practical and direct and will not waste your time or money.
She is unfailingly pragmatic, very supportive of clients and very thoughtful.
Adrian Au wins high praise for his sensitivity with clients and is increasingly seen as a top choice to handle divorce cases and children's matters.
Adrian lives, eats, sleeps and breathes family law. As a lawyer, he's very efficient and always on the job.
Adrian absolutely puts his body on the line for his clients; he fights so hard for them. His client care is so professional and above and beyond.
Head of Family/Matrimonial (International Firms)
Family/Matrimonial (International Firms)
Provided by Tanner De Witt
Mark Side
Adrian Au
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