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Cultural norms kicked into touch

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 […]

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Seminar explores PRC insurance law

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, […]

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Ride-hailing legislation ‘long overdue’

Hong Kong, 17 February 2025: With Hong Kong taxi drivers threatening to strike over illegal ride-hailing operators, Colin Cohen has told radio listeners the government should be decisive by implementing legislation that puts citizens’ interests first. “We’re behind the times in Hong Kong and the most important people in this long-running dispute are not the […]

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Law & More: Episode 49 – Iñaki Amate

Hong Kong, 3 February 2025: In this episode, we welcome Iñaki Amate, design industry innovator and chair of the European Chamber of Commerce. Iñaki traces his globetrotting career, which has taken him from his native Spain to Finland, Hong Kong and many places in between, the work of EuroCham, and why it is important for […]

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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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Carry on camping – and consuming

Hong Kong, 11 December 2024: Step aside, Tarzan, a pop singer called Danny Jones is the real king of the jungle. He has just been crowned winner of reality TV show I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! – a feat that is headline news in the UK. The annual series sees a group of […]

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Pádraig Seif reflects on his HK journey

Hong Kong, 3 April 2025: BC&C’s Foreign Legal Consultant Pádraig Seif was delighted to share his experiences as a Hong Kong citizen, business leader and lawyer in a keynote address at a seminar organised by Our Hong Kong Foundation. Born and raised in Germany with Irish roots, Pádraig’s Asian odyssey took him first to Japan […]

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Law & More: Episode 51 – Mohan Bharwaney SC

Hong Kong, 2 April 2025: In this episode, we are joined by Mohan Bharwaney SC, a retired justice of the High Court who has authored a significant number of landmark judgments in the field of personal injury and medical negligence. Mohan reflects on his upbringing in Hong Kong, early days as a barrister and some […]

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Key factors in heat stroke liability

By Stephanie Lai Hong Kong, 1 April 2025: The current legal landscape in Hong Kong establishes a carefully balanced approach to heat-related compensation claims, providing meaningful worker protection while maintaining reasonable boundaries on employer liability. Two recent judgements – in Wong Yun Wa v Surplus Link Limited [2024] HKDC 1145 and Yu Kwok Wa v […]

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Major step for court broadcasting

By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 24 March 2025: In a significant move, the Judiciary is to launch a two-year pilot scheme for the live broadcasting of hearings in the Court of Final Appeal. The scheme will begin on 1 April and involve “substantive appellate proceedings”. The development comes after the Judiciary conducted four trial runs […]

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Shining a light on four decades

Hong Kong, 19 March 2025: Need inspiration? Conceptual artist Sir Michael Craig-Martin – “The Godfather of Brit Art” – has the answer with his sculpture Bright Idea, a four-metre-tall yellow lightbulb constructed from steel. It is one of a series of designs in which he challenges our perceptions of mundane objects by capturing their “formal […]

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