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Avoiding a major event own-goal

By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 20 February 2024: The fallout from star footballer Lionel Messi’s no-show in Hong Kong has highlighted the pitfalls of organising major sporting and entertainment events. Aside from the risk of reputational and financial damage for stakeholders when a large event encounters a serious problem, there are also legal ramifications to […]

Enter the Dragon, exit Lionel Messi

Hong Kong, 7 February 2024: “My wife is crying upstairs. I hear cars coming to the house. Consigliere of mine, I think you should tell your Don what everyone seems to know.” So says ailing mafia boss Vito Corleone in one of The Godfather’s many brilliant scenes. Adviser Tom Hagen, glass in hand, admits to […]

Competition guide assists GBA firms

By John Zhou Hong Kong, 2 February 2024: Competition regulators in Hong Kong and Guangdong have stepped up their co-operation with publication of a legal guide designed to assist firms in understanding their rights and obligations in the neighbouring jurisdictions. The manual – a joint effort from Hong Kong’s Competition Commission and the Guangdong Administration […]

Gambling Ordinance ‘not fully effective’

By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 31 January 2024: The Consumer Council has called for tougher regulation of virtual gambling games, arguing that existing legislation is “not fully effective” and that minors in particular are at risk of becoming addicted. The watchdog has highlighted a lack of safeguards, noting that such games “normalise gambling behaviour” and […]

Crypto sector facing further controls

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 26 January 2024: Stronger regulation of Hong Kong’s burgeoning crypto sector is in the pipeline as the authorities battle to clamp down on rogue operators. The prospect of further controls comes in the wake of high-profile scandals that have left the public out of pocket and resulted in multiple arrests. […]

Cutting the waste, if not the waist

Hong Kong, 24 January 2024: Legendary English magician PT Selbit is widely credited as the first person to perform the illusion of sawing a lady in half. His ingenious trick, which debuted at London’s Finsbury Park Empire in 1921, was a box office sensation. Selbit – famed for his showmanship – would heighten the sense […]

GBA given data transfer boost

By John Zhou Hong Kong, 12 January 2024: A new scheme which enables easier cross-border data transfer within the Greater Bay Area (GBA) has just come into effect. The move is a significant milestone in the region’s long-term vision to become a global economic powerhouse. The initiative allows individuals and organisations in the nine mainland cities in the GBA and […]

Farewell and good buy, say shoppers

Adelaide, 10 January 2024: The TARDIS, any science fiction fan will tell you, is the time machine in the long-running TV series Dr Who which enables the eponymous hero to flit between centuries while carrying out good deeds. Outwardly small – it is disguised as a police box, an obsolete type of telephone kiosk once […]

Inside information – the need to comply

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 2 January 2024: Listed companies have been reminded of the importance of having written guidelines and internal control policies concerning the disclosure of inside information following a significant ruling by the Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT). The disciplinary body has sanctioned Mayer Holdings Limited and nine of its former senior executives […]

Data leak highlights security flaws

By Claire Chow Hong Kong, 29 December 2023: Organisations have been reminded by the Privacy Commissioner to implement robust data protection measures after popular online marketplace Carousell suffered a “serious” leak of users’ personal information in January last year. After investigating the incident, Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has published a report which includes a list […]

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Focusing minds on our collective future

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 […]

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Korean interns form lasting friendships

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 […]

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John Zhou named as BC&C Partner

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 […]

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Law & More: Episode 69 – Michael Campion

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 […]

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Ruling puts spotlight on freezing orders

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, […]

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