London, 7 July 2021: Hong Kong has the highest life expectancy in the world. I discovered this interesting fact in recent days when reading a media report about the retirement plans of its citizens. I should stress that I simply stumbled upon this article and have zero interest in packing in work, just the opposite […]

By Pádraig Seif Hong Kong, 2 July 2021: After an eight-year hiatus in private industry managing a trading company, I recently re-entered private practice as a foreign registered lawyer with Boase Cohen & Collins. I received many congratulatory messages after the announcement earlier this year. Thank you very much. But the move also begged many […]

London, 30 June 2021: “Football is a simple game – 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win.” Decades of hurt neatly summarised by England legend Gary Lineker after a particularly painful defeat in 1990, showing a turn of phrase that would pave the way for his […]

London, 23 June 2021: I doubt ex-military pilots Roy Farrell and Sydney de Kantzow had business catchphrases such as brand exposure or user experience in mind when, in 1946, they had an idea to fly much-needed goods from Australia into post-war China. They were simply fuelled by a sense of adventure and a belief their […]

Hong Kong, 16 June 2021: I’m feeling overwhelmed by nostalgia. This week, we’ve been told Hong Kong’s historic Post Office headquarters is destined for the wrecking ball to make way for commercial redevelopment; our famous Peak Tram is bidding farewell to its iconic retro-style carriages in a HK$700 million (US$90 million) upgrade; we’ve even had […]

By Stephanie Lai Hong Kong, 10 June 2021: Under the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance, Cap.285 (“ECO”) in Hong Kong, it is mandatory for employers to take out insurance (commonly referred to as “EC Insurance”) and provide compensation for employees who sustain work injuries or death, regardless of whether employees have committed acts of faults or negligence […]

Hong Kong, 9 June 2021: Who would own a car in Hong Kong? I did once – a gleaming Jaguar S-Type complete with “CHELSKI” number plate, no less – but eventually sold it. Too much hassle. Having your own car here makes little sense when traffic congestion is so chronic and public transport so good. […]

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 8 June 2021: Stricter regulation of cryptocurrency exchanges operating in Hong Kong is in the offing. If government proposals are passed by the Legislative Council, as is expected, these businesses will require a licence from the Securities and Futures Commission and will only be allowed to provide services to professional […]