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Proposed noise law ‘difficult to enforce’

Hong Kong, 15 August 2023: Education is more effective than legislation when it comes to keeping a lid on noise in vibrant Hong Kong, BC&C Senior Partner Colin Cohen has told radio listeners. Colin was a guest on RTHK Radio 3’s Backchat to discuss government proposals to amend the Noise Control Ordinance (Cap 400) to […]

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MPF updates – what you should know

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 14 August 2023: Employers are advised to take note of recent important developments in the government’s drive to overhaul the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) system. Being aware of the financial implications and preparing for change now may save a great deal of heartache further down the line. Most significantly, the […]

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DoJ steps up cybercrime fight

By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 11 August 2023: The thieves, fraudsters and other bad actors behind Hong Kong’s soaring cybercrime rate are nothing if not resourceful. As law enforcement agencies apply more manpower and cutting-edge technology to stem the tide, so do scammers find newer and increasingly sophisticated methods to cheat the public. Love scams, […]

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Celebrating a fine race, sportingly run

Hong Kong, 9 August 2023: On this day in 1936, Jesse Owens claimed his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics as part of the US 4x100m relay team, having already won the individual 100m, 200m and long jump. The prodigiously gifted African-American not only discredited the onlooking Adolf Hitler’s theories about the master race, […]

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Data breaches and how to handle them

By Claire Chow Hong Kong, 8 August 2023: While you are reading this, someone may know you are doing so. Paranoid? Perhaps, but it is a fact that cyberattacks are increasing worldwide, leaving individuals and organisations exposed not only to immense inconvenience but also reputational damage, financial loss and potential legal consequences. Statistics and analysis […]

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Law & More: Episode 29 – Ken Macdonald KC

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 […]

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Fair competition in the GBA

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, […]

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Grassroots football alive and kicking

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 […]

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Maintenance arrears and what you can do

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 […]

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Introducing ‘Your Sustainable Ally’

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, […]

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Adoption of AI becomes hit and myth

Hong Kong, 23 September 2026: Chilean-American novelist Isabel Allende is one of the most widely-read authors in the world, having sold more than 80 million books. So fans were thrilled to read in the Chicago Sun-Times about her new publication, Tidewater Dreams – “a multigenerational saga set in a coastal town where magical realism meets […]

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Law & More: Episode 71 – Neil Jensen

Hong Kong, 21 September 2026: Today’s guest is Neil Jensen, the chairman of Hong Kong Football Club. Neil talks passionately about the club, its members and its role in the community. As well, he shares how he arrived in Hong Kong more than 20 years ago, his love of sport and his enthusiasm for health […]

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Shenzhen expo offers legal opportunities

Hong Kong, 7 September 2026: Our Managing Partner Alex Liu led a BC&C delegation to the recent Shenzhen Legal Services Exposition, taking the opportunity to highlight our firm’s capabilities and to network with other legal professionals, Mainland institutions and sector stakeholders. The two-day event, themed “Legal Services Integrating with Manufacturing, Rule of Law Linking the […]

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Law & More: Episode 70 – Highlights, Part 2

Hong Kong, 1 September 2026: In this second special highlights episode, our Senior Partner Colin Cohen revisits several more of the conversations he’s had with guests over the past five years, including high-profile businessman Allan Zeman, Irish Consul-General Jennifer Bourke, various barristers from home and overseas, and the former Chief Justice of Hong Kong Geoffrey […]

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Water seepage saga provides lessons

By Jeffrey Chan and Gabriel Brettell Hong Kong, 31 August 2026: In a notable judgment, the Court of Appeal has issued valuable guidance on the principles of subrogation in insurance claims. Insurers, property owners, tenants and other potential parties involved in property damage disputes are strongly advised to take note. The CA’s ruling was made […]

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