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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 […]
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 […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 12 June 2023: Recent media coverage of the potentially dangerous renovation of a flat in Lohas Park has underscored the need for property owners to be fully aware of their legal obligations regarding structural alterations in private buildings. It is also worth stressing the heavy penalties for non-compliance, punishments that […]
By Claire Chow Hong Kong, 9 June 2023: Operators of credit reference systems are advised to implement robust data protection measures and comply with relevant industry rules or face the risk of legal fallout. The warning follows an investigation by the Privacy Commissioner into unauthorised access to one particular credit database which revealed it to […]
Hong Kong, 7 June 2023: Within its crowded concrete jungle, Hong Kong has 52 pet gardens and 116 pet parks. We are a city of animal lovers. The outcry when our government infamously culled 2,000 hamsters amid the Covid-19 pandemic took months to subside. More than 9% of households have a dog or cat. With […]
Hong Kong, 6 June 2023: In our latest Law & More, we are thrilled to be joined by one of Hong Kong’s best-known public figures, Allan Zeman – businessman, philanthropist and king of the city’s entertainment industry. Allan talks about his upbringing in Montreal, his early success in the fashion industry, and how he turned […]
Hong Kong, 24 May 2023: Hiking with the Stumblers is a leisurely activity. The challenging terrain of Hong Kong’s country parks, coupled with aging limbs and much chatter, means we advance at modest speed, admiring the scenery and stopping for regular rests. Inevitably, we are occasionally required to step aside as some energetic young pups […]
Hong Kong, 22 May 2023: In the latest episode of Law & More, we meet Grenville Cross, Hong Kong’s first post-handover Director of Public Prosecutions. Among many topics, Grenville discusses his early days as a Crown Prosecutor, his distinguished 30-year career in public office and some of the notable cases he handled. He speaks with […]
Hong Kong, 10 May 2023: The Romer’s tree frog is a rare species, native to Hong Kong. This tiny amphibian, first discovered on Lamma Island in 1952 by naturalist John Romer, mainly inhabits wooded areas near streams. Such is the tree frog’s ecological importance, one of its major habitats, Ngong Ping, is designated as a […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 5 May 2023: In a significant judgment, the Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court’s ruling that the long-established use of “letters of no consent” from the police to effectively freeze suspicious bank accounts was unlawful. In considering the matter of Tam Sze Leung & Others v Commissioner of […]
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By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 16 January 2025: A significant judgment from the Court of Final Appeal presents a clear legal framework allowing for the imprisonment of a bankrupt individual who wilfully refuses to disclose assets and income. The ruling provides welcome clarity in the complex regime governing bankruptcy protection and enforcement action. The top […]
Hong Kong, 14 January 2026: This time our guest is Neil Kaplan KC, one of the world’s leading authorities on arbitration. Neil reflects on his long and distinguished career, beginning as a barrister in London before relocating to Hong Kong to serve in the pre-handover Attorney General’s Chambers. He discusses the joys of working in […]
By Arthur Chan and Jasmine Kwong Hong Kong, 5 January 2026: In a landmark case, a so-called finfluencer has received the first custodial sentence in Hong Kong for providing investment advice without a licence. The hearing highlights the perils of unlawful financial guidance from online sources and the determination of enforcement agencies – both here and overseas – […]
Hong Kong, 2 January 2026: We are delighted to announce that experienced business law practitioner Kristian Odebjer has joined Boase Cohen & Collins as Consultant. With dual admissions as an Advokat in his native Sweden and as a Solicitor in Hong Kong, Kristian straddles the civil-common law divide and will help drive the firm’s cross-border […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 22 December 2025: Complaints about video surveillance are on the rise as more individuals and companies in Hong Kong install CCTV systems on their premises. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has received some 200 complaints this year – with 80% of these relating to disputes […]
