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Hong Kong, 19 December 2023: Employers’ obligations and the rights of employees were discussed in detail when our Partner Jeffrey Chan and Consultant Teresa Leung gave a presentation on work-related accidents to a group of engineering professionals. The BC&C duo highlighted key provisions of the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance (Cap 282) with a focus on what […]
Hong Kong, 18 December 2023: A Judiciary initiative to begin live streaming of court proceedings early next year will be “very limited” in its scope and will not involve juries or witnesses, Colin Cohen has told radio listeners. Speaking on RTHK Radio 3’s Backchat, he commented: “Open justice is a fundamental characteristic of our legal […]
Hong Kong, 13 December 2023: “Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, Grubb!” So went the fire brigade roll-call in the classic children’s TV series, Trumpton. In each episode, they would answer an emergency – recovering the mayor’s hat from a tree, unblocking the movement of the town clock, and so forth – amid scenes of […]
Hong Kong, 11 December 2023: We were delighted to welcome a delegation of senior lawyers from Jiangsu province in China as part of their visit to Hong Kong to learn more about the city’s legal system. The group came to our offices for a talk on common law litigation and attended the High Court. “The […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 8 December 2023: In an unprecedented move, the Competition Commission has accused real estate agency Midland and five of its executives of conspiring with arch-rival Centaline to fix sales commissions. The antitrust watchdog says the agreement ultimately affected the prices that buyers paid for their properties and, as such, amounted […]
Hong Kong, 7 December 2023: In the latest episode of Law & More, we are delighted to be joined by one of Hong Kong’s premier criminal defence lawyers, Jonathan Midgley. In a wide-ranging discussion, Jonathan reflects on his early days in Hong Kong, recalls some of his most notable cases, and voices his unequivocal support […]
By Alex Liu and Geoffrey Kam Hong Kong, 6 December 2023: A new era in cross-border legal co-operation will be ushered in next month when the long-awaited Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap 645) comes into force. The new law will widen the scope of existing legislation which currently applies […]
Hong Kong, 5 December 2023: Ally Law’s latest Asia Pacific Regional Meeting has strengthened ties between law firms and underscored the global legal services organisation’s growing presence across the region, says BC&C Managing Partner Alex Liu. The gathering in Tokyo attracted delegates from some 15 firms – spanning the continent from India to New Zealand […]
By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 4 December 2023: The legal community is bracing for a significant development early next year with the live broadcasting of court hearings. The move, which is designed to enhance the transparency of court procedures and boost public confidence in the judicial process, has been generally welcomed. The scheme was first […]
Hong Kong, 29 November 2023: The most isolated settlement in the world is Tristan da Cunha, a group of volcanic islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. Home to around 240 hardy souls who rely on farming to sustain their slow-paced lifestyle, the only way to get there is a six-day boat trip from Cape Town. […]
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Hong Kong, 4 December 2025: In this episode, we meet corporate finance lawyer Julia Charlton, a hugely respected and vastly experienced legal practitioner in Hong Kong’s financial sector. Julia looks back on her career journey, beginning with her upbringing in the northeast of England, practicing corporate law in London, and her bold decision as a […]
Hong Kong, 3 December 2025: Our Managing Partner Alex Liu and Consultant John Zhou were pleased to meet Ally Law colleagues old and new at the Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Bali, Indonesia. The gathering featured networking sessions and panel discussions that examined a range of topics relevant to law firms, including how mid-size firms […]
Hong Kong, 2 December 2025: Each month, I have the privilege of penning a column about life in Hong Kong. It’s a modest attempt to reflect the social, economic and cultural developments that shape this wonderful city, my adopted home since 1981. The positive feedback I receive sustains and inspires me to keep going. November’s […]
Hong Kong, 26 November 2025: “It’s not the winning, but the taking part.” I doubt Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt had the famous words of Baron Pierre de Coubertin on his mind as he stormed to 100m gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Only victory would do. Sitting near the finish line, I was privileged […]
By Jeffrey Chan Hong Kong, 20 November 2025: A High Court judgment in which a senior executive successfully sued his employer for sacking him over alleged “fraudulent” expense claims raises critical questions over employment law and corporate governance. The ruling, which saw the plaintiff win more than HK$5.4 million in damages for wrongful dismissal, provides […]
