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Hong Kong, 31 July 2023: In this episode of Law & More, we meet one of the UK’s most distinguished King’s Counsel – and someone who is very familiar with Hong Kong – Ken Macdonald. He is a former Director of Public Prosecutions, a life peer in the House of Lords and a founder member […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 28 July 2023: Another small piece in the mammoth Greater Bay Area (GBA) jigsaw puzzle has been put in place with Hong Kong regulators and their Guangdong counterparts signing a Memorandum of Understanding on competition law. The two authorities will hold regular meetings to share key developments regarding competition policy, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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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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, […]
