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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. […]
Hong Kong, 22 November 2023: Colin Cohen will continue his regulatory role in the insurance industry after being reappointed as a member of the Insurance Authority’s Disciplinary Panel Pool (DPP). The DPP, which comprises Insurance Authority board members and other experienced professionals from the legal, financial and other sectors, is the industry’s disciplinary mechanism for […]
Hong Kong, 17 November 2023: Our Senior Associate Arthur Chan was invited to deliver two lectures to insurance executives this week as part of an educational programme organised by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). Arthur spoke about “Insurance Law: Legal Principles and Insurance Contracts” in his talks at HKUSPACE in Admiralty. He says: “We have […]
Hong Kong, 16 November 2023: Our Foreign Legal Consultant Pádraig Seif was honoured to give the vote of thanks to Chief Executive John Lee at today’s Joint Business Community Luncheon. The event, attended by hundreds of guests at the Island Shangri-La in Admiralty, is a traditional gathering in which Hong Kong’s leader provides insights into […]
Hong Kong, 15 November 2023: “A week is a long time in politics.” The late Harold Wilson’s quote, made during one of the UK’s seemingly never-ending crises in the 1960s, perfectly captures the fluctuating fortunes of those in office, including the man himself. A Labour Party titan and social reformer, he served two terms as […]
By Claire Chow Hong Kong, 10 November 2023: A city-wide ban on disposable plastic tableware in restaurants will commence on the next Earth Day – 22 April 2024 – the government has confirmed. The move is the first phase of a drive to ban single-use plastic throughout the city, with the second phase tentatively scheduled […]
Hong Kong, 9 November 2023: In the latest episode of Law & More, we are thrilled to be joined by a true giant of the Bar, Edward Fitzgerald CBE KC. A champion of prisoners’ rights, steadfast opponent of the death penalty and firm believer in the power of redemption, Ed looks back on some of […]
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By Alex Liu and John Zhou Hong Kong, 28 October 2025: In a landmark judgment, the Court of Final Appeal has provided clarity over the cross-border transfer of working papers for litigation, specifically the jurisdiction of a Hong Kong court to issue a letter of request (“LOR”) to an overseas court to obtain documents to […]
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 […]
