Tanner De Witt is well regarded for its strategic handling of high-stakes disputes. Practice head Pamela Mak specialises in commercial litigation, with particular expertise in shareholder conflicts, breach of contract claims and contentious trust and probate matters. Ian De Witt and Robin Darton are prominent figures in the market, underscored by their membership of the International Insolvency Institute. Sunny Hathiramani is regularly instructed by private equity funds and financial institutions on complex regulatory investigations and civil proceedings, while Troy Greig is noted for his work on cross-border winding-up cases.
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‘An energetic team with passion and creativity, while professional and practicable.’
‘Tanner De Witt is a well-known local firm with a very good dispute practice. The team has vast experience and covers numerous sectors. The firm is very responsive and particularly good with urgent applications for injunctions.’
‘Pamela Mak is a key person in the dispute team. She is a very experienced and skilled litigator who could easily conquer any complex legal issues. At the same time, Pamela is extremely patient with clients, investing time to understand their problems and provide sound commercial and practical advice.'
‘This firm is excellent on litigation in the HKSAR.’
‘Ms. Pamela Mak and Mr. River Stone combine to provide excellent legal services with full commercial acumen.'
‘One of the top teams in litigation in Hong Kong. I have worked mostly with the teams specialising in commercial litigation and asset tracing.'
'Extremely capable teams with very quick turnaround and well-conducted client care.'
‘Pamela Mak: experienced litigator with sharp strategic mind in complex litigations. Yet, still very much on top of the case and is a team player in the conduct of the case generally.'
‘The most valuable element of TDW's service seems to me to be the way in which they not only focus on clients' needs, but also how they ensure client satisfaction by working to engage with clients all along the way, working seamlessly with clients and counsel.'
'Pamela Mak is a seasoned litigator, and she is experienced in handling the most difficult cases and clients.'
Work highlights
Acting for XY, a judgment creditor pursuing enforcement of a CAD 8.5 million fraud judgment where the defendant was found liable for fraud and deceit.
Represent the liquidators in a group that was part of a substantial PRC-based construction and infrastructure business.
Acting for a Belgian shareholder in a cross-border shareholders’ dispute against a Russian company which explores evolving Hong Kong common law on unfairly prejudicial conduct.
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Practice head
Pamela Mak
Other key lawyers
Ian De Witt; Robin Darton; Sunny Hathiramani; Troy Greig; River Stone