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Hong Kong, 19 March 2025: Need inspiration? Conceptual artist Sir Michael Craig-Martin – “The Godfather of Brit Art” – has the answer with his sculpture Bright Idea, a four-metre-tall yellow lightbulb constructed from steel. It is one of a series of designs in which he challenges our perceptions of mundane objects by capturing their “formal […]
By Jasmine Kwong Hong Kong, 12 March 2025: In a significant ruling, the Court of Appeal has modified Hong Kong’s sentencing guidelines for defendants convicted after trial of trafficking heroin, cocaine or ice. The move keeps in place lengthy minimum prison terms for small-scale traffickers, but offers courts more room to manoeuvre in handling cases […]
Hong Kong, 19 February 2025: I’ve been dazzled by Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art, gushed over the Guggenheim Bilbao’s brilliance and marvelled at the Mona Lisa in the Louvre. Iconic venues all, each showcasing the audacious imagination and spirit of adventure which drives humankind. Just a guess, but I might have to lower my expectations […]
Hong Kong, 22 January 2025: A lonely young lady, a middle-aged couple, a professional dancer and a songwriter at his piano – these and other neighbours are spied on by photographer LB “Jeff” Jeffries, confined to his apartment with a broken leg, in the classic 1954 thriller Rear Window. Jeff spends long days and nights […]
By Jasmine Kwong Hong Kong, 10 January 2025: After another landmark court victory for Hong Kong’s LGBTQ+ community, attention now turns to a looming deadline for the government to provide an alternative legal framework that recognises same-sex relationships. Thus far, the authorities have yet to provide an update on their deliberations or engage in any […]
By Jeffrey Chan Hong Kong, 30 December 2024: Two major police operations in recent weeks have highlighted the long-running issue of fake traffic accidents and the headaches these cause for insurance companies, the government and law enforcement agencies. Bogus claims around motor incidents are part of a rising trend of insurance fraud, with the authorities […]
Hong Kong, 11 December 2024: Step aside, Tarzan, a pop singer called Danny Jones is the real king of the jungle. He has just been crowned winner of reality TV show I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! – a feat that is headline news in the UK. The annual series sees a group of […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 3 December 2024: A new law that formally recognises a terminally-ill patient’s right, under certain circumstances, to refuse life-sustaining treatments has been passed by the Legislative Council, thus giving Hong Kong a much-needed legal framework for end-of-life care. It is expected to be implemented in around 18 months’ time. The […]
By Teresa Leung Hong Kong, 20 November 2024: Can you sue a beautician if your treatment goes wrong? The answer – as you might expect, given that Hong Kong’s “medical beauty” industry remains largely unregulated – is hardly straightforward, but is worth exploring. After all, our city is seeing an increasing number of criminal prosecutions […]
Hong Kong, 13 November 2024: In a fast-moving world, Akshinthala Seshu Babu has made his name by being anything but. The tenacious Indian holds the world record for remaining motionless, clocking a remarkable 35 hours without twitching a muscle, all while dressed up as his hero Mahatma Gandhi. “I want to spread Ghandi’s message about […]
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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 […]
By Jeffrey Chan Hong Kong, 2 October 2025: A recent High Court judgment in a personal injury case has given rise to some discussion about the legal obligations food delivery platforms have towards their riders. The ruling also has implications for the gig economy and serves as a reminder to all stakeholders to be fully aware of […]
