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By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 10 February 2021: Hong Kong lawyers have been lobbying for almost two decades for a unique entry mechanism that would allow them to practice in mainland China. Now, thanks to the impending legal requirements of the Greater Bay Area, a pilot scheme is in place. Legal professionals in Hong Kong […]
Hong Kong, 3 February 2021: In future years, when the world reflects on 2020-21, the coronavirus pandemic – with its huge global death toll and accompanying economic havoc – will obviously dominate. Hongkongers may also remember it as a time of considerable political and social change. Me? Well, in addition to these seismic events, I […]
Hong Kong, 1 February 2021: Boase Cohen & Collins is delighted to announce a series of promotions within its legal team, headlined by Alice Cabrelli and Erica Chong being made Partners in the firm. Hong Kong-born Alice has been with BC&C since her traineeship, having graduated in law from the University of Manchester in the […]
Hong Kong, 29 January 2021: Boase Cohen & Collins is delighted to welcome Pádraig Seif to its growing legal team as the firm’s first Foreign Legal Consultant. Pádraig is admitted as a German Rechtsanwalt as well as an English Solicitor. Through his various positions with major international law firms and in-house roles in Frankfurt am […]
Hong Kong, 27 January 2021: Shortly before we said goodbye and good riddance to 2020, I was involved in an Ally Law video discussion about managing a law firm during a pandemic. What was it like in the BC&C hot seat as we navigated our way through Covid-19? I detailed decisions made with my Partners […]
By Fiona Chan Hong Kong, 26 January 2021: In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal has reinstated male indigenous villagers’ full rights to build homes on both private and government-sourced land in the New Territories. The case of Kwok Cheuk Kin and Lui Chi Hang, Hendrick v Director of Lands, Chief Executive in Council […]
Hong Kong, 20 January 2021: Lunar New Year, which will fall on 12 February, always captures Hong Kong in full bloom. It is peak season for florists as swathes of citizens converge on flower markets across the territory, including a huge one in Victoria Park. Amid family gatherings, firecrackers and festivities, there is much joy […]
Hong Kong, 18 January 2021: There were scenes of celebration at the High Court on Saturday when five members of Boase Cohen & Collins’ legal team were formally admitted as Solicitors in Hong Kong. The ceremony was the culmination of years of law studies followed by traineeship with the firm for Joyce Leung, April Kong, […]
Hong Kong, 13 January 2021: The world was a simpler place in September 2010. In Barrack Obama, the US had a first-term President who appeared intent on unifying the country; David Cameron was the newly elected Prime Minister of a UK firmly established as a seasoned member of the EU, he didn’t appear the sort […]
By Allison Lee Hong Kong, 12 January 2021: Cookies, also known as HTTP Cookies, are text files which are stored on a user’s computer to enable website owners to identity the user’s computer or electronic device. They are generally used by website owners to track a user’s online behaviour or interaction with websites. These text […]
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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 […]
Hong Kong, 17 December 2025: Several years ago, Indian handwash brand Godrej Protekt did a marketing stunt, putting up “Do Not Touch” signs next to a variety of outdoor objects – a just-painted park bench, dust-covered old car etc – and secretly videoing kids’ reactions. Of course, the curious youngsters did exactly what they were […]
Hong Kong, 15 December 2025: In this episode, we meet renowned lawyer and academic Bill Ricquier, whose distinguished legal career has included spells in London and Liverpool before settling down as a long-term resident of Singapore. Aside from law, Bill’s other passion is cricket. Having fallen in love with the game as a schoolboy, he […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 9 December 2025: As recovery work continues following the Tai Po fire disaster, the government has acted with commendable speed in announcing that an independent committee, chaired by a judge, is being established to conduct a comprehensive review. The investigative body’s aim will be to facilitate systematic reform of the […]
Hong Kong, 4 December 2025: In this episode, we meet corporate finance lawyer Julia Charlton, a hugely respected and vastly experienced legal practitioner in Hong Kong’s financial sector. Julia looks back on her career journey, beginning with her upbringing in the northeast of England, practicing corporate law in London, and her bold decision as a […]
