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Boase Cohen & Collins

About our firm

We are here for Hong Kong

We care about our clients

Whatever your legal need, we are ready to assist. Established in 1985, we are an independent law firm equipped with Hong Kong knowledge and global reach.

Polished and professional, we are your friend and ally, guiding you through the legal process with care, sympathy and diligence.

Introducing our family of lawyers

Our accomplished legal team offers a comprehensive range of services to a broad cross section of clients, from private individuals to multinational companies.

No request is too small, no issue too large, no case too complex.

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The world is our office

Beyond Hong Kong’s borders, we are an active member of Ally Law, a global network of selected law firms committed to helping you meet your international business challenges.

With a collective commitment to service excellence, we can refer you in total confidence to our trusted colleagues when you need help overseas.

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Achievements

Hong Kong Law Awards

Winner

  • Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year – 2018, 2019

Finalist

  • Criminal Law Firm of the Year – 2003 to 2013, 2015 to 2025
  • Matrimonial Law Firm of the Year – 2003 to 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 to 2023
  • Corporate Citizenship Law Firm of the Year – 2017 to 2025
  • Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year – 2017, 2020 to 2025
  • Insurance Law Firm of the Year – 2020 to 2025
  • Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year – 2003

Law Society of Hong Kong Pro Bono and Community Work Recognition Programme

  • Gold Award – 2019, 2020
  • Silver Award – 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Bronze Award – 2016

Home Affairs Bureau Recognition Scheme for Provision of Pro Bono Legal Services

  • Commendation – 2018, 2020

Our Fees

Our fees are based on criteria with regard to the complexity of cases and the nature of work.

The concerns of our client are of paramount importance to us. As a client, you will be informed of our fee structure from the outset. We are happy to give a breakdown of fees charged by us such as fixed fees, hourly rates, and charges for services such as nominee and company secretarial services.

Please note that Hong Kong lawyers are not allowed to charge contingent or conditional fees, unlike in the US or UK.

40+ years of legal experience is just a click away.

Friendly and approachable, we are ready to answer your questions and offer you sound advice.

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A landmark moment? Watch this space

Dallas, 17 June 2026: As spring turned to summer in 1961, President John F. Kennedy famously stood before Congress and declared the USA should seek to land a man on the moon by the decade’s end. “No single space project in this period will be more impressive to mankind or more important for the long […]

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New commercial court is welcome news

By Alex Liu and John Zhou Hong Kong, 16 June 2026: In a welcome development, the Judiciary has unveiled plans to establish the Hong Kong International Commercial Court, a specialist division of the High Court, to adjudicate complex, high-value international and cross-border commercial disputes. The move will strengthen this city’s standing as both a global […]

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Law & More: Episode 67 – Queenie Lau SC

Hong Kong, 15 June 2026: This episode features Senior Counsel Queenie Lau, who reflects on her early years at boarding school in the UK, university days at Cambridge and her subsequent career in the legal profession, including her initial steps as a corporate solicitor before deciding her future lay at the Bar. Queenie speaks with […]

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Addressing ‘illegality’ in cross-border disputes

By Alex Liu and Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 3 June 2026: In a judgment carrying huge significance for cross-border transactions, the Court of Final Appeal has ruled that claims for unjust enrichment should not be fatally undermined when an agreement between parties is tainted by illegality. The ruling makes clear that Hong Kong courts should […]

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Law & More: Episode 66 – Highlights, Part 1

Hong Kong, 1 June 2026: As host of our long-running Law & More podcast, Senior Partner Colin Cohen has welcomed a broad range of guests whose lives have been shaped by Hong Kong. Leading figures from the legal profession, business, politics and academia have been kind enough to share their thoughts and opinions. In this […]

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