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Grassroots football alive and kicking

Hong Kong, 24 July 2023: BC&C is to maintain its proud tradition of supporting grassroots football as team manager Danny Harris and his staff embark on their biggest challenge yet. Danny, assisted by Paul Taylor, Danny Hill and Sam Lilburn, has been put in charge of the first team at Sporting Club Thamesmead FC, who […]

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Maintenance arrears and what you can do

By Gabriella Chan Hong Kong, 14 July 2023: A divorced father ends up in prison for trying to avoid paying child support was the outcome of a notable case in the District Court recently, highlighting the common problem of late or non-payment of maintenance and the legal avenues for enforcement. The defendant was charged by […]

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Introducing ‘Your Sustainable Ally’

Hong Kong, 12 July 2023: BC&C is pleased to be part of a fantastic new initiative launched by global legal network Ally Law which aims to support clients, communities and member firms as they pursue their unique sustainability goals. “Your Sustainable Ally” focuses not only on protecting the environment, but also access to justice; diversity, […]

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Taxi reform finally gets into gear

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 10 July 2023: Long-awaited reform of Hong Kong’s taxi industry appears to be underway with two landmark bills being introduced to the Legislative Council this week. The proposals aim to combat driver malpractice, encourage higher standards of service quality and improve regulation of the sector. If adopted, the measures will […]

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The case against cut and paste

By Colin Cohen Hong Kong, 7 July 2023: Judicial copying, whereby judges reproduce swathes of lawyers’ submissions in their rulings, is neither a new issue nor unique to Hong Kong. But, no matter when or where it happens, the practice undermines the legal system and affects public confidence in the judicial process. The issue has […]

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If it’s Wednesday, this must be my blog

Hong Kong, 5 July 2023: The clue is in the film’s title: If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium is a likeable 1969 satire about bewildered American tourists on a hectic package holiday around Europe. They visit nine countries in 18 breathless days, rushing from one landmark to another amid myriad comic capers. Your writer […]

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Law & More: Episode 28 – Graham Harris SC

Hong Kong, 3 July 2023: Our latest guest on Law & More is Graham Harris SC, who has been part of Hong Kong’s legal landscape for almost four decades, first as a government prosecutor, then as co-founder of Liberty Chambers. In the course of his distinguished career, Graham has often worked with, and sometimes opposed, […]

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A stroke of bad luck for some

Hong Kong, 21 June 2023: A good walk spoiled. This is the oft-quoted barb aimed at golf by people who cannot fathom why fanatics such as myself spend countless hours attempting, in the words of Winston Churchill, “to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose”. […]

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Under-pressure judges ‘need more support’

Hong Kong, 19 June 2023: Judges in Hong Kong face a heavier workload than their overseas counterparts and need more assistance in delivering original and timely rulings, BC&C Senior Partner Colin Cohen has told radio listeners. Colin was interviewed on RTHK Radio 3’s Backchat this morning following recent revelations that High Court Judge Wilson Chan […]

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Court delivers a forced marriage ‘first’

By Gabriella Chan Hong Kong, 14 June 2023: Forced marriage is a long-standing issue in Hong Kong. Anecdotal evidence from social workers and NGOs points to it being a recurring problem among certain ethnic minority groups, particularly South Asians, and especially so among lower-income families. What exactly is forced marriage? Simply, a union in which […]

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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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