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Catering for a greener future

By Claire Chow Hong Kong, 10 November 2023: A city-wide ban on disposable plastic tableware in restaurants will commence on the next Earth Day – 22 April 2024 – the government has confirmed. The move is the first phase of a drive to ban single-use plastic throughout the city, with the second phase tentatively scheduled […]

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Law & More: Episode 33 – Edward Fitzgerald CBE KC

Hong Kong, 9 November 2023: In the latest episode of Law & More, we are thrilled to be joined by a true giant of the Bar, Edward Fitzgerald CBE KC. A champion of prisoners’ rights, steadfast opponent of the death penalty and firm believer in the power of redemption, Ed looks back on some of […]

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When online advice is off-target

By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 8 November 2023: Investment comes with risk, hence the importance of due diligence in order to make a fully informed decision. The digital revolution, however, with on-the-go financial information and online trading platforms, has lowered the barriers and there is now a proliferation of casual, inexperienced citizens testing the water, […]

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GBA consumer rights to the fore

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 6 November 2023: Cross-border consumer protection has become a key focus for regulators as the development of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) gathers pace. Setting minimum standards for the purchase of goods and services and providing the public with channels to resolve complaints are seen as essential to boosting confidence […]

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How much? You must be kidding!

Hong Kong, 1 November 2023: “Be nice to your children,” advises comedian Steven Wright, “After all, they’re going to choose your nursing home.” As ever, the best humour has an element of truth to it. In acknowledging the role reversal that sees offspring shoulder responsibility for ageing parents, Wright’s quip also highlights the lifelong commitment […]

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Alex Liu joins MPFA review body

Hong Kong, 30 October 2023: Congratulations to Boase Cohen & Collins Managing Partner Alex Liu on his appointment as a member of the Process Review Panel for the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (PRP-MPFA). Alex is one of two new members appointed to the 10-strong regulatory body by Financial Secretary Paul Chan, with his role […]

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Grounded, stranded and taken for fools

London, 18 October 2023: “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss!” The final lyrics in the Who’s anthemic, stadium-shaking show-closer Won’t Get Fooled Again, an eviscerating rant against leaders who come and go while failing to make any difference to our lives. Too true. Anyone spending five hours in the taxi queue at […]

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Law & More: Episode 32 – Amr Elhenawy

Hong Kong, 17 October 2023: In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Ambassador/former Consul General of Egypt Amr Elhenawy. A diplomat for more than three decades, during which he was posted all over the world, Amr recently left the Egyptian Foreign Ministry and has made Hong Kong his home, setting up a […]

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Crypto fraud an emerging threat

By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 13 October 2023: Crypto crime is on the rise in Hong Kong as rogue operators take advantage of investors’ inexperience in this complex and fast-evolving finance sector. While regulators crack down on fraudulent behaviour and police make arrests, for many citizens it is too late – tracing and recovery of […]

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Tim Owen KC to deliver keynote lecture

Hong Kong, 12 October 2023: Acclaimed barrister Tim Owen KC will deliver the sixth annual HKU-Boase Cohen & Collins Criminal Law Lecture next month. His talk, “Judges, Democracy and the Criminal Law”, will be given at the University of Hong Kong on Friday 17 November, starting 7:00pm. “We are thrilled that Tim has accepted our […]

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A window of opportunity awaits

Hong Kong, 22 January 2025: A lonely young lady, a middle-aged couple, a professional dancer and a songwriter at his piano – these and other neighbours are spied on by photographer LB “Jeff” Jeffries, confined to his apartment with a broken leg, in the classic 1954 thriller Rear Window. Jeff spends long days and nights […]

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Clock ticking after LGBTQ+ legal victory

By Jasmine Kwong Hong Kong, 10 January 2025: After another landmark court victory for Hong Kong’s LGBTQ+ community, attention now turns to a looming deadline for the government to provide an alternative legal framework that recognises same-sex relationships. Thus far, the authorities have yet to provide an update on their deliberations or engage in any […]

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Law & More: Episode 48 – Geoffrey Ma

Hong Kong, 6 January 2025: In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by the Honourable Geoffrey Ma, the former Chief Justice of Hong Kong. Geoffrey looks back on his distinguished career, from his upbringing and education in the UK, to his many years at the Hong Kong Bar, and two decades of service […]

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The plague of fake traffic accidents

By Jeffrey Chan Hong Kong, 30 December 2024: Two major police operations in recent weeks have highlighted the long-running issue of fake traffic accidents and the headaches these cause for insurance companies, the government and law enforcement agencies. Bogus claims around motor incidents are part of a rising trend of insurance fraud, with the authorities […]

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Focus on enforcing foreign judgments

Hong Kong, 17 December 2024: Our Consultant John Zhou was pleased to attend a high-powered legal seminar in Hong Kong examining the broad topic of recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. The five-day course, jointly organised by the Hague Academy of International Law and the Asian Academy of International Law, and held at the latter’s […]

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