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By Teresa Leung Hong Kong, 25 September 2024: Our city’s largely unregulated “medical beauty” industry is back in the news following the jailing of a beautician over a botched botox injection. It is the latest in a string of cases featuring unlicensed medical practices – some of them leading to permanent physical damage or even […]
Hong Kong, 24 September 2024: In the latest episode, we are delighted to meet Jennifer Bourke, the Consul General of Ireland to Hong Kong and Macao. With a busy schedule that mixes politics, business and culture, Jennifer is loving life in Hong Kong, where she embraces the city’s energy, works closely with the Irish community […]
Hong Kong, 19 September 2024: Rogue middlemen continue to get away with exploiting imported workers in Hong Kong and stronger government regulation is needed to combat such behaviour, Colin Cohen has told radio listeners. Reacting to recent allegations of malpractice in the construction industry, he said: “These stories are not new and it is not […]
Hong Kong, 11 September 2024: “Teenage dreams, so hard to beat” – the words inscribed on the gravestone of legendary radio DJ John Peel are taken from his favourite song, Teenage Kicks by the Undertones. Released in 1977, it remains iconic: two minutes and 27 seconds of raucous punk pop perfection, a timeless paean to […]
Hong Kong, 6 September 2024: BC&C’s expertise in dealing with fraud recovery claims has been further underlined recently in a High Court judgment in favour of our client, a US-incorporated company that fell victim to an elaborate trading scam. Our client (the “Plaintiff”) paid some US$8.3 million for the shipping of fertilisers from a Russian […]
By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 2 September 2024: The scale of the cybersecurity threat to Hong Kong has been illustrated by a string of media stories in recent months. Everyone is at risk, from ill-prepared corporations to unsuspecting individuals, as rogue online operators use increasingly sophisticated methods to persuade people to part with their money. […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 26 August 2024: A landmark High Court ruling has placed the government on a firm legal footing as it cracks down on unauthorised building works (UBWs) at upmarket residential developments. It also serves as a reminder to homeowners to comply with official removal orders, no matter how long any such […]
Hong Kong, 19 August 2024: We wish a fond farewell and good luck to law student Seoyeon Han, who spent two weeks with our firm under an internship exchange programme between Hong Kong and Korea. Seoyeon has returned to her studies in Seoul having made many friends during her time with BC&C. The exchange, which […]
Paris, 14 August 2024: Dallol in Ethiopia is widely cited as the warmest inhabited place on earth. A geological marvel, its otherworldly landscape is dotted with acidic pools, salt formations and hot springs which release minerals and gases, contributing to the scorching temperatures. The resilient Afar pastoralists who live there have adapted to the extreme […]
Hong Kong, 12 August 2024: In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by solicitor John Budge who, aside from his career in the legal profession, has compiled an exemplary record of public service. John looks back on his four-plus decades in Hong Kong and talks passionately about his work in the community with […]
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Hong Kong, 15 April 2026: The domino toppling world record stands at 4,491,863 and was achieved in 2009. A team of 90 builders from 14 nations worked for two months setting up the display in the Dutch town of Leeuwarden. When the first piece was pushed over, it triggered a 90-minute chain reaction in which […]
Hong Kong, 13 April 2026: In this episode, we examine sports law, a practice area that is evolving rapidly as Hong Kong builds world-class sports facilities and hosts an increasing number of elite international sporting events. Our Senior Partner Colin Cohen is joined by barristers Yang-Wahn Hew and Azan Marwah to discuss the multiple governance, […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 10 April 2026: In an increasingly volatile world, Hong Kong offers safety, security and stability. That was the core message delivered at the recent Wealth for Good in Hong Kong (WGHK) Summit, which brought together more than 400 influential family office decision-makers, next-generation successors and industry leaders from around the […]
Hong Kong, 1 April 2026: Boase Cohen & Collins, proud of its reputation for producing homegrown legal talent, is pleased to announce that Vivian Yu has been made a Partner with the firm. Vivian, who joined us from university in 2018, focuses primarily on Insurance & Personal Injury litigation and has experience in dealing with […]
Hong Kong, 30 March 2026: Colin Cohen has praised the standard of emerging legal talent across Asia Pacific after serving as a judge in the 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot. Some 22 law student teams from across the region took part in the annual competition in Hong Kong. “The standard of mooting was […]
