Homeless lawyer
Dear readers This is the 6th year that I am sleeping as a homeless lawyer to raise funds for the homeless in WA. This year I dragged in my son’s badminton coach and her husband Matt. I have Andy Yuan and Leona Gu too. They have all done well raising funds and awareness for the […]
The 2015 CEO Sleepout
Dear readers, Do you feel the cold? It is getting colder and colder each night. I am reminded of how the homeless in WA survive in the cold and the wet. This year I am taking part in my 6th CEO Sleepout to raise funds for the homeless in WA. Last year I got 4 […]
More announcements regarding the Significant Investor Visa and the Premium Investor Visa
Summary of the announcement made by the Dept of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) on the Significant Investment Visa (SIV) and the Premium Investor Visa (PIV) The DIBP has made an announcement on 15 May 2015 regarding the complying investment framework for the SIV and the PIV. Elements that apply to all investments for the […]
6th Year in the CEO Sleepout
Dear friendsYes, it is that time of the year again. I am sleeping out as a homeless lawyer for the 6th year in the CEO Sleepout event.This year, Lily Chen, another lawyer and Perth City Councillor together with Leona Gu, JP and CEO of GTL Group will be joining me in the sleepout.I also managed […]
PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE SIGNIFICANT INVESTOR VISA (“SIV”) AND THE INTRODUCTION OF THE PREMIUM INVESTOR VISA (“PIV”)
PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE SIGNIFICANT INVESTOR VISA (“SIV”) AND THE INTRODUCTION OF THE PREMIUM INVESTOR VISA (“PIV”) On 14 October 2014 the Australian Government announced reforms to improve the SIV (Significant Investor Visa) programme. This includes the introduction of a new Premium Investor Visa (PIV). Readers need to understand that these are only proposals and the government […]
An-Yu Badminton Academy and the Tan and Tan Lawyers Family Fun Tournament
Dear readers Tan and Tan Lawyers are sponsoring the An-Yu and Tan and Tan Lawyers Family Fun Badminton Tournament which will take place on 2nd May 2015 at Samson Recreation Centre at 1130am. The tournament was conceived at a dinner at Zheng Yu Li’s home during a dinner party. The idea was to get a […]
Year of the goat and lion dance
Dear friendsWelcome to the year of the goat.As usual, lion dances were organised to bring in the new year. It was great to see friends and clients attend the lion dance so that we could experience the lunar new year feeling.Here’s a summary of what to expect for the year according to your animal sign.GOAT: Overall […]
Welcome to the new year at Tan and Tan Lawyers
Dear friends How quickly the year passed and we are already on the 7th day of the new 2015 year. 2014 has been a good year for Tan and Tan Lawyers. The practice has continued to thrive and at the end of the year, we may have become the first law firm in Western Australia […]
How to choose a family law lawyer, Repost of an article by Gary Direnfield
Dear readers Just got sent this info from Gary Direnfield who is a Canadian writer with Hamilton Spectator, a Canadian newspaper. I thought the article was very relevant and decided to repost it. Direnfeld: Lawyer will set the tone for divorce discussions Hamilton Spectator By Gary Direnfeld Q: I just separated and I am furious with my […]
Update on the Royce and Edie Hoy Poy Foundation for Aged Care Inc
Dear readers Many of you will remember Edie and Royce Hoy Poy who were very much involved with the Chung Wah Association and their care of the aged in the association. Edie and Royce left their estate in my care together with Theresa Kwok, Thomas Goh and Esther Chang. She also involved her nephews Grant […]