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Pandemic placing a strain on marriages Around the world, Covid-19 is putting relationships on the rocks. Boase Cohen & Collins Partner Lisa Wong examines this growing trend and outlines the options available for couples considering going their separate ways. Hong Kong, 13 August 2020: One aspect of my practice has become more prominent since the […]
Much to consider in these testing times Hong Kong, 12 August 2020: We can all look forward to a free coronavirus test in the next few weeks – should we wish to take one – as the Hong Kong government rolls out a massive voluntary testing programme. This will be done with the assistance of […]
Uncertainty over ‘concrete cases’ It usually follows that the older a property, the more maintenance is required. In multi-storey buildings, however, this can be complicated as questions often arise about who should pay for it, writes Boase Cohen & Collins Partner Alex Liu. Hong Kong, 7 August 2020: The lure of buying a flat in […]
Poll questions amid this pandemic Hong Kong, 5 August 2020: A month ago, it would have been unimaginable to consider 80 new cases of coronavirus in Hong Kong as good news, but the goalposts have shifted as we fight the so-called third wave of infections. After 12 straight days of triple-digit increases, the number of […]
Flying into a global health emergency It takes something unprecedented to stop Boase Cohen & Collins Senior Partner Colin Cohen going globe-trotting, and Covid-19 is that phenomenon. Not that being grounded in Hong Kong has made life any less interesting, as he reflects in his first – but hopefully not his last – travel blog […]
The safeguards that serve HK’s children As Covid-19 hammers the economy and disrupts daily life, so it is exacting an emotional toll on families and placing vulnerable children in even more danger. Boase Cohen & Collins Partner Lisa Wong examines the legislation protecting minors. Hong Kong, 30 July 2020: In releasing its annual report last […]
Behind the mask, we carry on Hong Kong, 29 July 2020: Hong Kong has woken up today to its strictest social distancing measures yet following seven straight days of triple-digit increases in new coronavirus cases. Mask wearing is now mandatory in outdoor public places, even if you are exercising; public gatherings are limited to just […]
Cyber fraud and how to combat it Cases of email and telephone fraud continue to soar globally and Hong Kong is no exception. In the first of a two-part series, Boase Cohen & Collins Associate Arthur Chan and Trainee Vivian Yu examine the options available to someone who falls victim to a scam. Hong Kong, […]
Cases spiral, but context is important Hong Kong, 22 July 2020: Hong Kong is now experiencing what much of the world has gone through these past six months, namely a sharp rise in Covid-19 infections, the majority of them locally transmitted with many from unknown sources, and warnings about the strain on our health system. […]
Working mothers finally get a break Hong Kong has increased minimum maternity leave for the first time in almost 40 years and now provides better protection for breastfeeding women, but it still has ground to make up on these important issues. Boase Cohen & Collins Senior Associate Alice Cabrelli assesses the latest legislation. Hong Kong, […]
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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 […]
By Alex Liu and John Zhou Hong Kong, 27 July 2026: A notable judgment by the Court of Appeal (CA) brings welcome clarity to the complex regime of interim relief in aid of foreign proceedings – including freezing orders, asset preservation and disclosure orders – and the circumstances in which it may be granted. Specifically, […]
