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A bay window of opportunity for lawyers

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 10 February 2021: Hong Kong lawyers have been lobbying for almost two decades for a unique entry mechanism that would allow them to practice in mainland China. Now, thanks to the impending legal requirements of the Greater Bay Area, a pilot scheme is in place. Legal professionals in Hong Kong […]

Lawyers looking up, residents locking down

Hong Kong, 3 February 2021: In future years, when the world reflects on 2020-21, the coronavirus pandemic – with its huge global death toll and accompanying economic havoc – will obviously dominate. Hongkongers may also remember it as a time of considerable political and social change. Me? Well, in addition to these seismic events, I […]

Red hot pressure and leadership blues

Hong Kong, 27 January 2021: Shortly before we said goodbye and good riddance to 2020, I was involved in an Ally Law video discussion about managing a law firm during a pandemic. What was it like in the BC&C hot seat as we navigated our way through Covid-19? I detailed decisions made with my Partners […]

Judgment restores rights for male villagers

By Fiona Chan Hong Kong, 26 January 2021: In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal has reinstated male indigenous villagers’ full rights to build homes on both private and government-sourced land in the New Territories. The case of Kwok Cheuk Kin and Lui Chi Hang, Hendrick v Director of Lands, Chief Executive in Council […]

Festive falling-out is belatedly nipped in the bud

Hong Kong, 20 January 2021: Lunar New Year, which will fall on 12 February, always captures Hong Kong in full bloom. It is peak season for florists as swathes of citizens converge on flower markets across the territory, including a huge one in Victoria Park. Amid family gatherings, firecrackers and festivities, there is much joy […]

A tough job, judging by the political climate

Hong Kong, 13 January 2021: The world was a simpler place in September 2010. In Barrack Obama, the US had a first-term President who appeared intent on unifying the country; David Cameron was the newly elected Prime Minister of a UK firmly established as a seasoned member of the EU, he didn’t appear the sort […]

Cookies and what you need to know

By Allison Lee Hong Kong, 12 January 2021: Cookies, also known as HTTP Cookies, are text files which are stored on a user’s computer to enable website owners to identity the user’s computer or electronic device. They are generally used by website owners to track a user’s online behaviour or interaction with websites. These text […]

Peace at last for sisters who ‘didn’t exist’

By Wendy Kwan Hong Kong, 11 January 2021: It is hard to believe that a significant number of people in Hong Kong have never had their birth registered. It means they exist without a birth certificate and are forced to live life under the radar with no ID card or passport. They cannot attend school […]

We are still not learning our lessons

Hong Kong, 6 January 2021: Welcome back to my weekly missive, I hope you all had a pleasant festive season. It is usual at this time to make New Year’s resolutions in the interests of self-improvement. I’m no different, except my undertakings are pledged on behalf of the collective “we” – that is our community […]

An important post-Brexit IP update

By Susan Cheung Hong Kong, 28 December 2020: While the United Kingdom left the European Union earlier this year, on 31 January, it has continued to be bound by EU rules during an 11-month transition period. The period will end at 11:00pm GMT this coming Thursday, 31 December. This has consequences for individuals and businesses […]

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Law & More: Episode 54 – Paola Sangiovanni

Hong Kong, 3 July 2025: In the latest edition of Law & More, we are joined by Paola Sangiovanni, the newly elected president of global legal services organisation Ally Law. Paola discusses her first steps in the legal profession, how she has built her practice as a corporate lawyer in Milan, and her hopes and […]

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Cuts in traffic accident payouts on way

By Vivian Yu Hong Kong, 25 June 2025: Significant changes to the Traffic Accident Victims Assistance (TAVA) Scheme are imminent, with authorities seeking to drastically reduce the number of compensated sick leave days and daily subsidies. It is believed the move will help prevent future abuses of the system and make the regime more financially […]

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Woe, pipe walls and ‘Watergate’

Hong Kong, 18 June 2025: Feeling thirsty? Before reaching for a glass, consider that 27% of the global population – some 2.2 billion people – lack “safely managed drinking water”, according to the World Health Organization and UNICEF. This includes more than 700 million individuals who have to walk more than 30 minutes to collect […]

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School staff learn about data protection

Hong Kong, 13 June 2025: Compliance with personal data privacy rules was the theme of a talk given by our Associate Anne Young to staff at Sacred Heart Canossian School (Private Section) in Central. The presentation highlighted key aspects of the Personal Data (Privacy} Ordinance and offered guidance on how information should be collected, processed, […]

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Law & More: Episode 53 – Ng Jern-Fei KC

Hong Kong, 4 June 2025: In our latest Law & More podcast, we are joined by Ng Jern-Fei KC, an international dispute resolution specialist who handles a wide variety of cases in multiple jurisdictions. Jern-Fei reflects on his upbringing in Malaysia, law studies at Cambridge and early steps in the legal profession, as well as […]

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