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BC&C pleased to host Jiangsu guests

Hong Kong, 11 December 2023: We were delighted to welcome a delegation of senior lawyers from Jiangsu province in China as part of their visit to Hong Kong to learn more about the city’s legal system. The group came to our offices for a talk on common law litigation and attended the High Court. “The […]

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Regulator targets property agencies

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 8 December 2023: In an unprecedented move, the Competition Commission has accused real estate agency Midland and five of its executives of conspiring with arch-rival Centaline to fix sales commissions. The antitrust watchdog says the agreement ultimately affected the prices that buyers paid for their properties and, as such, amounted […]

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Law & More: Episode 34 – Jonathan Midgley

Hong Kong, 7 December 2023: In the latest episode of Law & More, we are delighted to be joined by one of Hong Kong’s premier criminal defence lawyers, Jonathan Midgley. In a wide-ranging discussion, Jonathan reflects on his early days in Hong Kong, recalls some of his most notable cases, and voices his unequivocal support […]

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A boost for cross-border business

By Alex Liu and Geoffrey Kam Hong Kong, 6 December 2023: A new era in cross-border legal co-operation will be ushered in next month when the long-awaited Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap 645) comes into force. The new law will widen the scope of existing legislation which currently applies […]

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Tokyo meeting reaffirms regional links

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 […]

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Courts prepare for live broadcasting

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 […]

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Boom times for a border town?

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. […]

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Colin Cohen retains Insurance Authority role

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 […]

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Arthur Chan delivers insurance law lectures

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 […]

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Pádraig Seif hails impact of Chief Executive

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 […]

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