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Hong Kong, 23 March 2022: “I can stand the despair, it’s the hope!” So wails angst-ridden school headmaster Brian Stimpson (played by John Cleese), famed for his obsession with punctuality, in the 1986 British comedy movie Clockwise. His day unravels spectacularly after he boards the wrong train to a conference and endures a catalogue of […]
By Allison Lee Hong Kong, 11 March 2022: Hong Kong is to abolish the regulation that allows employers to use Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) contributions to make severance and long-service payments to workers. The practice, known as “offsetting”, has been a concern raised by trade unions and NGOs. Concrete proposals were presented to the Legislative Council […]
Hong Kong, 9 March 2022: Hiking in Hong Kong brings you closer to nature. This city offers diverse flora and fauna, not to mention a vast range of exotic wildlife. Porcupines, civet cats, wild boar, snakes, monkeys and more, we see them all on our regular outings with the Stumblers. I didn’t need my walking […]
By Fiona Chan Hong Kong, 2 March 2022: In an unprecedented move, the government is introducing emergency legislation to prohibit landlords from taking action against certain types of businesses which have fallen behind with their rent. Financial Secretary Paul Chan made the surprise announcement in his budget speech on 23 February as he emphasised the […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 25 February 2022: Import and export businesses are advised to start preparing for a significant new law which will come into effect later this year. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) will be implemented in Hong Kong, bringing a set of unified rules […]
Hong Kong, 23 February 2022: A net total of 20,163 people left Hong Kong last week, according to Webb-site.com, the free database of this city’s people and organisations which is drawn together from publicly available information. It marks an escalation of the exodus which has been ongoing since the 2019 protests and the primary reason […]
By Jeffrey Chan Hong Kong, 17 February 2022: Rapid development of the Greater Bay Area is presenting new challenges and opportunities for Hong Kong insurers, particularly with regard to motoring policies. Cross-boundary traffic is expected to increase after the Covid-19 pandemic as authorities on both sides of the border finalise a quota-free scheme for private […]
By Teddy Lam Hong Kong, 14 February 2022: Law firms and their clients have been given a timely reminder of the requirement to have fee agreements for non-contentious work in writing following a conclusive ruling by the Court of Appeal. The judges dismissed a lawsuit brought by a firm of solicitors seeking to enforce an […]
Hong Kong, 9 February 2022: “It’s the economy, stupid!” US presidential hopeful Bill Clinton had this sign hanging in his campaign headquarters in 1992. The country was in an economic recession and President George Bush Snr was perceived as out of touch with the needs of ordinary Americans. Clinton hammered home his promise of economic […]
By Allison Lee Hong Kong, 8 February 2022: The latest round of school closures in Hong Kong in response to the Omicron-driven fifth wave of coronavirus infections will have produced sighs of exasperation from affected families. This is the third academic year in a row that has been badly disrupted by the pandemic. The negative […]
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By Jeffrey Chan and Gabriel Brettell Hong Kong, 31 August 2026: In a notable judgment, the Court of Appeal has issued valuable guidance on the principles of subrogation in insurance claims. Insurers, property owners, tenants and other potential parties involved in property damage disputes are strongly advised to take note. The CA’s ruling was made […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
