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By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 25 June 2024: In a welcome move, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has issued new rules designed to enhance public awareness and foster greater acceptance of guide dogs and their visually impaired users. The watchdog’s publication, Guide Dogs: A Practical Guide, marks a significant step forward in long-running efforts to […]
London, 12 June 2024: The world’s longest railway trip without changing trains is from Moscow to Pyongyang, a distance of 10,214km. The service runs once a week, covering sections of the famous Trans-Siberian line. You have plenty of time to admire the scenery, given it takes almost eight days. The famous Indian Pacific service between […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 7 June 2024: Legislation that clamps down on improper payment practices in the construction industry – a problem which has existed for years – is in the pipeline. The new regulations will have a major impact on administration of contracts, how stakeholders are paid and the way in which disputes […]
Hong Kong, 5 June 2024: In this episode, we meet Chua Guan-Hock SC, JP, who looks back on his schooling and university days in the UK, first steps in the Hong Kong legal profession and work as Chairman of the Appeal Board Panel for Town Planning. He also reflects on his long association with Des […]
Hong Kong, 3 June 2024: Boase Cohen & Collins, proud of its reputation for producing homegrown legal talent, is pleased to announce that Arthur Chan has been made a Partner with the firm. Arthur, who joined us in 2016, specialises in Criminal Litigation and cyber fraud recovery claim and also develops a broad range of […]
Hong Kong, 22 May 2024: More than 100 delegates from around the world, including BC&C Managing Partner Alex Liu, attended Ally Law’s 2024 AGM in Vancouver for five days of meetings and networking. Attendees enjoyed discussions on marketing, business development and practice management, while there was a workshop focusing on enhancing firm culture. As well, […]
Hong Kong, 16 May 2024: “I get up every day and don’t let the old man in.” Defiant words about ageing from Clint Eastwood as he prepares to turn 94 while working on his latest movie. Stubborn and stoic, this is one of Hollywood’s archetypal Western heroes refusing to contemplate that final ride into the […]
Hong Kong, 14 May 2024: In this episode, we meet Victor Dawes SC, who reflects on his upbringing in Hong Kong, university days in London and his first steps in the legal profession as a young barrister. He also sheds light on the work of the Hong Kong Bar Association and his role as Chairman. […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 3 May 2024: Police operations that involve issuing “letters of no consent” to effectively freeze suspicious bank accounts are lawful, the Court of Final Appeal has ruled. In endorsing a Court of Appeal judgment issued a year ago, Hong Kong’s top court has closed the book on a landmark challenge […]
By Colin Cohen Hong Kong, 2 May 2024: In a landmark judgment that sees a housewife win her legal battle to overturn a conviction for shoplifting, the Court of Final Appeal has given clear direction on what a judge must consider when hearing an appeal arising from the Magistrates’ Court. The top court concluded the […]
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Hong Kong, 19 August 2026: “Boy, I’ve got vision and the rest of the world wears bifocals.” So laments Butch Cassidy to the Sundance Kid in the iconic movie bearing their names after revealing – much to his partner’s mirth – his plan to relocate to Bolivia. Far removed from the sheriffs pursuing them in […]
Hong Kong, 18 August 2026: Farewell and good luck to Nam Minhyeong and Yeo Jayeong, who spent two weeks with our firm under the latest internship programme between Hong Kong and Korea. The pair have returned to their homeland after making many friends during their time with BC&C. The initiative, which saw 19 students and […]
Hong Kong, 5 August 2026: As cross-border legal co-operation reaches new heights and the Greater Bay Area continues to flourish, Boase Cohen & Collins is pleased to announce that John Zhou has been made a Partner with the firm. John, who joined BC&C as a Consultant three years ago, is admitted to practice law in […]
Hong Kong, 3 August 2026: Today’s guest is Michael Campion, a former professional footballer who has since forged a diverse career as a keynote speaker, corporate trainer and podcaster. Michael traces his journey, from football-mad youngster growing up in Hong Kong to the person he is today, recounting the twists and turns of his eventful […]
By Alex Liu and John Zhou Hong Kong, 27 July 2026: A notable judgment by the Court of Appeal (CA) brings welcome clarity to the complex regime of interim relief in aid of foreign proceedings – including freezing orders, asset preservation and disclosure orders – and the circumstances in which it may be granted. Specifically, […]
