Tanner De Witt has a dedicated restructuring and insolvency team renowned for its depth and track record in novel, precedent-setting matters. The group advises across a wide range of sectors, including real estate, retail, and cryptocurrency, and is a key point of contact for global insolvency clients. Co-chair Ian De Witt has led landmark cases involving financial advisor negligence, aircraft liens, and transaction avoidance. Fellow co-chair Robin Darton regularly advises on complex asset recovery actions, schemes of arrangement, and litigation funding in liquidations. Acting for liquidators, receivers, and creditors, Veronica Chan is a leading name in bankruptcy and insolvency litigation, with Sunny Hathiramani also remaining active across a broad spectrum of contentious insolvency mandates.
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Testimonials
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‘The leading boutique firm in the space.'
'Very strong partner team with massive experience. ’
‘Robin, Sunny, Troy and Tim are all strong practitioners. Great blend of technical skills with practical insights. ’
‘The R&I practice has genuine strength and depth.'
'Robin Darton and Ian de Witt are long-serving trusted advisors, and they have done a remarkable job in nurturing and promoting the next generation of practitioners to continue the expansion and focus of the practice in the years to come.'
‘Robin Darton and Ian de Witt are technically excellent, commercial practitioners. They are responsive and great at stakeholder management.’
‘One of Hong Kong's leading firms for restructuring and insolvency advice.’
‘Key individuals I work with are Ian De Witt, Robin Darton and Sunny Hathiramani. All very experienced, practical and commercial and accommodating.’
‘Sunny Hathiramani is fantastic. Legally astute, incredibly responsive and a pleasure to collaborate with. He is calm and measured under pressure and is always solutions focused.’
‘TDW are without doubt Hong Kong's leading insolvency firm. They have excellent personnel with in depth knowledge of corporate and individual insolvency, are highly experienced in the field and technically excellent.'
Key clients
- Alvarez & Marsal
- Kroll
- Grant Thornton
- KPMG
- PwC
- Teneo
- Suning Holdings
- Perun
Work highlights
Appointed as the liquidators’ solicitors to in the liquidation of China Evergrande Group, with group debt estimated at US$300 billion.
Acting for the JPLs of the Global Cord Blood Corporation in legal proceedings against rogue directors and shareholders.
Acting for Suning Holdings Group in a complex legal case involving a winding-up petition, restructuring discussions, and a negotiated settlement with Bain Capital.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ian De Witt; Robin Darton
Other key lawyers
Veronica Chan; Sunny Hathiramani; Troy Greig; Tim Au; Natalie Lam