Education
McGill University
BA, LLB, BCL, Economics and Psychology and law 1989-09-01 - 1997-06-01Burnaby North
, Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1984-01-01 - 1989-01-01Work Experience
Tanner De Witt
Current
Tanner De Witt
Skills
Summary
Practice Areas: Corporate and Commercial, Private Client, Intellectual Property Jurisdictions: British Columbia, Canada (1998), Hong Kong (2001) Business and private client advisor. Supporting all requirements of businesses and experienced in a broad range of corporate and commercial work in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific Region. Advising clients on acquisition of shares and businesses, private equity, structuring of companies and commercial documentation including shareholders', financing, licensing, distribution, franchise and manufacturing arrangements. Advising banks, trustees, law firms, private clients and intermediaries on trusts and private client matters. Considering with and customising cross border estate planning with client in conjunction with overseas advisors and providing for Hong Kong wills and arranging wills of other jurisdictions. Strategising and maximinising clients objectives in the context of family companies and succession. Handling complex, including civil law probates in Hong Kong. Specialties: Corporate structuring, commercial contracts, private client and intellectual property rights.