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Hong Kong, 1 March 2023: “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor,” observed ex-US President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Certainly, the 150 students taking part in this weekend’s BC&C Inter-School Sailing Festival have navigated stormy waters these past three years. Covid-19 has brought class suspensions, online learning, separation from friends, cancellation of sports, constant mask-wearing […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 27 February 2023: It is reasonable to say Covid-19 has irrevocably changed the way we work. Even as the world returns to normal, certain pandemic-induced practices – such as working from home, flexible hours and vastly increased use of video conferencing technology – are here to stay. This has been […]
By Colin Cohen and Jasmine Kwong Hong Kong, 21 February 2023: In a landmark ruling, the Court of Final Appeal has found the government breached the rights of two transgender men by refusing to let them amend their Hong Kong identity cards without full reassignment surgery. However, while the judgment marks another significant victory for […]
Hong Kong, 15 February 2023: “PANNICK ON THE STREETS OF LONDON” – further proof that football fans have a devilish sense of humour. The words, a play on the lyrics of a 1980s pop hit, adorned a huge banner unveiled by Manchester City supporters at the weekend, days after their petrodollar-backed, mega-wealthy club was charged […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 10 February 2023: After well over a decade of debates and delays, Hong Kong has finally passed legislation to update its archaic copyright regime, making it more suited to the digital age and aligned with international standards. The Copyright (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 was gazetted shortly before Christmas and will come […]
By Jeffrey Chan, Stephanie Lai and Emily Kwan Hong Kong, 7 February 2023: Can suffering a stroke at work constitute “injury by accident” under the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance (Cap. 282) (“ECO”)? It has been a contentious issue brought before the courts on a number of occasions. Now, in Yu Kwok Wa suing by his next […]
By Claire Chow Hong Kong, 3 February 2023: Two personal data leaks by Hong Kong’s electoral office – both caused by human error – have highlighted the importance of cyber security and information protection in the digital age. Businesses and organisations should take note and review their safety mechanisms accordingly. An investigation by the Office […]
Hong Kong, 1 February 2023: There is a wonderful sketch in BBC comedy classic The Two Ronnies where Messrs Corbett and Barker send up the uber-serious quiz show, Mastermind. Contestant Charlie Smithers (Corbett), having previously replied to questions before they were asked, this time answers the question before last, with hilarious results. Alas, nothing so […]
By Gabriella Chan Hong Kong, 30 January 2023: Separation and divorce are, by nature, stressful. Couples who choose to go their separate ways inevitably have differences over matters such as children arrangements, assets, maintenance and numerous other personal issues to resolve. In such circumstances, protracted court proceedings, with perceived taking of sides and associated costs, […]
By Colin Cohen Hong Kong, 26 January 2023: It is several weeks since I boarded my Qatar Airways flight out of Doha to Brisbane for a festive break Down Under. Time enough to reflect on my trip to the World Cup, where the off-field experience was just as brilliant as the football. 1. When less […]
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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 […]
Hong Kong, 26 May 2026: Artificial intelligence loomed large over the Ally Law AGM in Dublin as delegates – including our Senior Partner Colin Cohen and Managing Partner Alex Liu – discussed its impact on the legal profession. A series of talks, workshops and panel discussions examined how AI is shaping the sector, what law […]
Dublin, 20 May 2026: In the annals of Sino-Irish relations, Tony O’Neill deserves special mention. In 1976, as coach and doctor to the University College Dublin football team, he organised a pioneering tour to China. The students thought he was mad but O’Neill – known to all as “The Doc” – worked out his plan, […]
By Alex Liu and John Zhou Hong Kong, 18 May 2026: Fresh measures to speed up and simplify the cross-border service of court documents have been signed off by Hong Kong and the Mainland. The move marks a major step forward in legal co-operation between the two jurisdictions and resolves long-standing issues regarding the management […]
Hong Kong, 11 May 2026: Today’s guest is Yamilette Cano, president of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. Yamilette reflects on her life journey: achieving her dream of becoming a professional ballerina, studying international relations at university and then relocating to Hong Kong, where she champions entrepreneurship, innovation and public speaking. She speaks […]
