As River and Joanne join the Partnership they will play their part in continuing to build Tanner De Witt into one of the largest independent Hong Kong firms.

Eddie Look, Partner and Co-Head of Corporate Commercial, said:

“River Stone has excelled through our corporate commercial department, focusing on acquisitions, joint ventures, regulatory and other corporate commercial work. He has built an impressive reputation amongst PRC clients and developed a strong and growing client following. We are delighted that River has been promoted to head up the China Practice Group of Tanner De Witt which demonstrates our firm’s commitment to this practice group.”

Mark Side, Partner and Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution, said:

“These promotions are well deserved by each of Joanne and River for their effort and success in consolidating work in the practice areas they joined. They have taken the firm forward during a time when the market is changing for professional legal services in Hong Kong and the region. New partners, the expansion of the business and areas of work of the firm are part of the process of developing further the stability, reach and reputation of Tanner De Witt for the benefit of all who are here now and in future years.”

In addition to the promotion of Joanne and River, Tanner De Witt has made seven lateral hires in the past year.

About Tanner De Witt

Tanner De Witt is an established and recommended independent law firm in Asia, based in Hong Kong. Our firm and lawyers, many of whom have international law firm backgrounds, receive top ratings from industry publications such as Chambers and Partners and Legal 500. We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to promote a culture of opportunity and success. Hong Kong in its very nature is a region that enjoys a diversity of perspectives, history, culture and outlook; our team and our client base reflect this status quo.

We provide legal advice and representation in the following areas: Corporate and Commercial; Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Insolvency and Restructuring; Employment; Immigration; Family and Private Client; Wills and Trusts; Financial Services Regulatory; Hospitality including Liquor Licensing; White Collar Crime and Criminal.