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By Lisa Wong Hong Kong, 30 September 2021: The insufficient safeguards to children provided by our legislations have long been an issue. Our community has been struggling in many aspects in terms of protecting children against abuse and their rights being violated. Earlier this year, a couple were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for […]
Hong Kong, 29 September 2021: Our Urban Renewal Authority has upset the applecart in recent days by unveiling a radical blueprint – four years in the making – to overhaul two old and densely built districts, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok. The scheme, hailed as “thinking out of the box” by urban planners and […]
Hong Kong, 21 September 2021: In contrast to Hong Kong’s delayed election results (discussed in a moment), this week’s blog appears early and with good reason: tonight marks the Mid-Autumn Festival and tomorrow is a public holiday. Falling on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival is when our city is […]
Hong Kong, 15 September 2021: “If you build it, they will come.” It’s a quote adapted from the classic 1989 film Field of Dreams in which a corn farmer in Iowa (played by Kevin Costner) risks his livelihood to construct a baseball diamond on his land and the ghosts of past players arrive to take […]
By Allison Lee Hong Kong, 10 September 2021: China’s long-awaited data privacy legislation, the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), will take effect on 1 November. While the law does not directly apply to Hong Kong, which has its own Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, it does have extraterritorial application, meaning companies in Hong Kong and elsewhere […]
Hong Kong, 8 September 2021: Hongkongers of a certain vintage fondly recall Below the Lion Rock, a classic TV drama series that first aired in 1972. It depicted the lives of working people living in the public housing estates and cramped villages in the shadow of the eponymous 495m-high mountain which dominates the Kowloon skyline. […]
Travelling during a pandemic requires infinite patience and a willingness to adapt. Now back in Hong Kong and released from 14-day hotel isolation, BC&C Senior Partner Colin Cohen reflects on his eight-week adventure into the unknown. FLIGHT OF FANCY It’s mid-June, Hong Kong’s heat and humidity are oppressive and, like everyone, I’m growing pandemic-weary. I’m […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 3 September 2021: How can a company maintain a high-profile presence in Hong Kong, renting office space and employing a significant number of staff, when its core service is deemed illegal? Welcome to the unusual world of Uber, the global ride-hailing giant which has thrived in this city despite government […]
Hong Kong, 1 September 2021: The new school year has officially started today. Hundreds of thousands of eager students returning to classes, meeting old friends and making new ones, embracing the joys of learning and benefiting from the myriad educational, social and physical activities that schools offer and which are essential for their growth and […]
Hong Kong, 25 August 2021: “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” It is one of 20th century literature’s most memorable quotes, penned by George Orwell in his classic 1945 novella Animal Farm. The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human owner […]
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By Alex Liu and John Zhou Hong Kong, 28 October 2025: In a landmark judgment, the Court of Final Appeal has provided clarity over the cross-border transfer of working papers for litigation, specifically the jurisdiction of a Hong Kong court to issue a letter of request (“LOR”) to an overseas court to obtain documents to […]
Hong Kong, 22 October 2025: In this episode, we meet former judge Bebe Chu, a leading authority in the field of family law. Bebe reflects on her upbringing in Hong Kong, early days as a solicitor and her subsequent career in the Judiciary, where she was eventually appointed as Judge with Special Responsibilities for Family […]
Hong Kong, 15 October 2025: “When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high … ” So begins the Liverpool football anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone, which is sure to be ringing in our ears when brother Ian and I attend the club’s Champions League fixture against glamorous visitors Real Madrid early next […]
Hong Kong, 13 October 2025: Our Senior Partner Colin Cohen was honoured to be part of a three-strong decision panel in a Sports Arbitration Demonstration that attracted a full house at Hong Kong Baptist University. The mock hearing centred on a row between two squash players at a world championship tournament and was designed to […]
By Jasmine Kwong Hong Kong, 3 October 2025: Authorities in Hong Kong will examine administrative measures to protect the rights of same-sex couples after a bill to recognise such partnerships was rejected by the Legislative Council. The failure of the Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill, with 71 out of 86 lawmakers voting against it, was […]
