Hong Kong, 3 July 2025: In the latest edition of Law & More, we are joined by Paola Sangiovanni, the newly elected president of global legal services organisation Ally Law. Paola discusses her first steps in the legal profession, how she has built her practice as a corporate lawyer in Milan, and her hopes and […]
By Vivian Yu Hong Kong, 25 June 2025: Significant changes to the Traffic Accident Victims Assistance (TAVA) Scheme are imminent, with authorities seeking to drastically reduce the number of compensated sick leave days and daily subsidies. It is believed the move will help prevent future abuses of the system and make the regime more financially […]
Hong Kong, 18 June 2025: Feeling thirsty? Before reaching for a glass, consider that 27% of the global population – some 2.2 billion people – lack “safely managed drinking water”, according to the World Health Organization and UNICEF. This includes more than 700 million individuals who have to walk more than 30 minutes to collect […]
Hong Kong, 21 May 2025: Journalist Dan Rottenberg is credited with first printed use of the term “yuppie” – short for young urban professional – in an article for Chicago magazine in 1980. He noted the city centre had sprouted multiple new apartment blocks to accommodate upwardly mobile residents keen to avoid the stodgy suburban […]
By Jeffrey Chan Hong Kong, 12 May 2025: The taxi industry in Hong Kong is undergoing significant regulatory transformation, driven by the government’s strategic emphasis on green transport, technological integration and elevated service standards. For insurance providers exploring partnerships with large taxi fleets, a precise understanding of the evolving legal framework is essential. This analysis […]
Hong Kong, 16 April 2025: It is gratifying to know this monthly blog has a sizeable following – and thanks for the positive feedback, everyone – but your correspondent is left in the shade by the wildly popular Darren Jason Watkins Jnr. Who? Otherwise known as IShowSpeed, or simply Speed, he is social media royalty, […]
By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 10 April 2025: Following a surge in the popularity of “space oil”, several key ingredients used to make the narcotic have been classified as dangerous drugs by the Security Bureau. The move brings with it heavy penalties for unauthorised possession, consumption or trafficking of the substance. Space oil has rapidly […]
By Claire Chow Hong Kong, 7 April 2025: A new law designed to enhance the protection of computer systems deemed essential to the smooth running of Hong Kong has been passed by the Legislative Council on 19 March 2025. It is expected to come into effect on 1 January next year. The Protection of Critical […]
By Stephanie Lai Hong Kong, 1 April 2025: The current legal landscape in Hong Kong establishes a carefully balanced approach to heat-related compensation claims, providing meaningful worker protection while maintaining reasonable boundaries on employer liability. Two recent judgments – in Wong Yun Wa v Surplus Link Limited [2024] HKDC 1145 and Yu Kwok Wa v […]
By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 24 March 2025: In a significant move, the Judiciary is to launch a two-year pilot scheme for the live broadcasting of hearings in the Court of Final Appeal. The scheme will begin on 1 April and involve “substantive appellate proceedings”. The development comes after the Judiciary conducted four trial runs […]
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Law & More: Episode 58 – Bebe Chu
Hong Kong, 22 October 2025: In this episode, we meet former judge Bebe Chu, a leading authority in the field of family law. Bebe reflects on her upbringing in Hong Kong, early days as a solicitor and her subsequent career in the Judiciary, where she was eventually appointed as Judge with Special Responsibilities for Family […]
Hong Kong, 15 October 2025: “When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high … ” So begins the Liverpool football anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone, which is sure to be ringing in our ears when brother Ian and I attend the club’s Champions League fixture against glamorous visitors Real Madrid early next […]
Hong Kong, 13 October 2025: Our Senior Partner Colin Cohen was honoured to be part of a three-strong decision panel in a Sports Arbitration Demonstration that attracted a full house at Hong Kong Baptist University. The mock hearing centred on a row between two squash players at a world championship tournament and was designed to […]
By Jasmine Kwong Hong Kong, 3 October 2025: Authorities in Hong Kong will examine administrative measures to protect the rights of same-sex couples after a bill to recognise such partnerships was rejected by the Legislative Council. The failure of the Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill, with 71 out of 86 lawmakers voting against it, was […]
By Jeffrey Chan Hong Kong, 2 October 2025: A recent High Court judgment in a personal injury case has given rise to some discussion about the legal obligations food delivery platforms have towards their riders. The ruling also has implications for the gig economy and serves as a reminder to all stakeholders to be fully aware of […]