Joanne Brown
Greater China Region Guide 2024
Band 2 : Family/Matrimonial (International Firms)
Band 2
About
Provided by Joanne Brown
Practice Areas
Family
Mediation
Career
Joanne is Partner and Head of the Family Practice at Tanner De Witt which was in 2020 awarded ALB Hong Kong Family and Matrimonial Law Firm of the Year. Joanne advises clients across all stages of the family lifecycle including cohabitation, paternity, adoption, prenuptial agreements, marriage, separation and divorce. Chambers Asia Pacific 2021 notes that "Joanne is excellent - she is focused on client needs and maintains a clear view of what can be achieved”.
Professional Memberships
Accredited Mediator of Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Committee Member of the Hong Kong Family Law Association
Member of Resolution
Committee Member of the Hong Kong Collaborative Law Practice Group (Qualified Practitioner)
Qualified Parenting Coordinator (PC)
The Law Society of Hong Kong
Chambers Review
Greater China Region
Joanne Brown heads Tanner De Witt's family law practice. She draws widespread support from sources and is especially skilled in divorce, custody and nuptial matters. Her expertise in cross-jurisdictional matters is regularly sought by clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She cuts through the noise and provides clear and practical advice as well as a carefully thought-out case strategy."
"Joanne Brown is an excellent lawyer with great interpersonal skills."
"I would say that Joanne, in particular, has the ability to calm the storm."
"She cuts through the noise and provides clear and practical advice as well as a carefully thought-out case strategy."
"Joanne Brown is an excellent lawyer with great interpersonal skills."
"I would say that Joanne, in particular, has the ability to calm the storm."
Articles, highlights and press releases
2 items provided by Tanner De Witt
Tanner De Witt promotes Adrian Au to Partner
Tanner De Witt is delighted to announce the promotion of Adrian Au to the position of Partner with the firm, with effect from Thursday, 1 June 2023.
Questions regarding same-sex marriage to be heard in the Court of Final Appeal
On 10 November 2022, the Court of Appeal granted leave to appeal against its judgment in Sham Tsz Kit (岑子杰) v Secretary for Justice [2022] HKCA 1247.
Tanner De Witt promotes Adrian Au to Partner
Tanner De Witt is delighted to announce the promotion of Adrian Au to the position of Partner with the firm, with effect from Thursday, 1 June 2023.
Questions regarding same-sex marriage to be heard in the Court of Final Appeal
On 10 November 2022, the Court of Appeal granted leave to appeal against its judgment in Sham Tsz Kit (岑子杰) v Secretary for Justice [2022] HKCA 1247.