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Hong Kong, 5 December 2023: Ally Law’s latest Asia Pacific Regional Meeting has strengthened ties between law firms and underscored the global legal services organisation’s growing presence across the region, says BC&C Managing Partner Alex Liu. The gathering in Tokyo attracted delegates from some 15 firms – spanning the continent from India to New Zealand […]
By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 4 December 2023: The legal community is bracing for a significant development early next year with the live broadcasting of court hearings. The move, which is designed to enhance the transparency of court procedures and boost public confidence in the judicial process, has been generally welcomed. The scheme was first […]
Hong Kong, 29 November 2023: The most isolated settlement in the world is Tristan da Cunha, a group of volcanic islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. Home to around 240 hardy souls who rely on farming to sustain their slow-paced lifestyle, the only way to get there is a six-day boat trip from Cape Town. […]
Hong Kong, 22 November 2023: Colin Cohen will continue his regulatory role in the insurance industry after being reappointed as a member of the Insurance Authority’s Disciplinary Panel Pool (DPP). The DPP, which comprises Insurance Authority board members and other experienced professionals from the legal, financial and other sectors, is the industry’s disciplinary mechanism for […]
Hong Kong, 17 November 2023: Our Senior Associate Arthur Chan was invited to deliver two lectures to insurance executives this week as part of an educational programme organised by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). Arthur spoke about “Insurance Law: Legal Principles and Insurance Contracts” in his talks at HKUSPACE in Admiralty. He says: “We have […]
Hong Kong, 16 November 2023: Our Foreign Legal Consultant Pádraig Seif was honoured to give the vote of thanks to Chief Executive John Lee at today’s Joint Business Community Luncheon. The event, attended by hundreds of guests at the Island Shangri-La in Admiralty, is a traditional gathering in which Hong Kong’s leader provides insights into […]
Hong Kong, 15 November 2023: “A week is a long time in politics.” The late Harold Wilson’s quote, made during one of the UK’s seemingly never-ending crises in the 1960s, perfectly captures the fluctuating fortunes of those in office, including the man himself. A Labour Party titan and social reformer, he served two terms as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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Hong Kong, 3 March 2025: This time, we are joined by José-Antonio Maurellet SC, the newly elected chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association. In a wide-ranging discussion, José looks back on his student days at Oxford, early work as a barrister and the development of his practice in company and commercial law. He also […]
Hong Kong, 24 February 2025: We were delighted to host our friends from Chance Bridge Law Firm, the new mainland China member of global legal services organisation Ally Law, when they visited our office for an informal meeting. The quartet comprised Managing Partner Ning Zhu and International Consultant Greg Harris from the firm’s Beijing headquarters; […]
Hong Kong, 21 February 2025: The fast-evolving and increasingly important world of sports law was examined today at a major conference attended by our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Themed “Be Just! Be a Good Sport”, the Sports Law Conference featured a series of discussions on key developments in the sector, including intellectual property, media and […]
Hong Kong, 19 February 2025: I’ve been dazzled by Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art, gushed over the Guggenheim Bilbao’s brilliance and marvelled at the Mona Lisa in the Louvre. Iconic venues all, each showcasing the audacious imagination and spirit of adventure which drives humankind. Just a guess, but I might have to lower my expectations […]
Hong Kong, 18 February 2025: Our Consultant John Zhou and Associate Joanna Chin were pleased to present a seminar entitled “China Insurance Law” to members of the Professional Insurance Brokers Association. The three-hour session examined how the legal systems, relevant legislation and application of insurance principles differ between Hong Kong and the Mainland. As well, […]
