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By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 11 August 2023: The thieves, fraudsters and other bad actors behind Hong Kong’s soaring cybercrime rate are nothing if not resourceful. As law enforcement agencies apply more manpower and cutting-edge technology to stem the tide, so do scammers find newer and increasingly sophisticated methods to cheat the public. Love scams, […]
Hong Kong, 9 August 2023: On this day in 1936, Jesse Owens claimed his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics as part of the US 4x100m relay team, having already won the individual 100m, 200m and long jump. The prodigiously gifted African-American not only discredited the onlooking Adolf Hitler’s theories about the master race, […]
By Claire Chow Hong Kong, 8 August 2023: While you are reading this, someone may know you are doing so. Paranoid? Perhaps, but it is a fact that cyberattacks are increasing worldwide, leaving individuals and organisations exposed not only to immense inconvenience but also reputational damage, financial loss and potential legal consequences. Statistics and analysis […]
Hong Kong, 31 July 2023: In this episode of Law & More, we meet one of the UK’s most distinguished King’s Counsel – and someone who is very familiar with Hong Kong – Ken Macdonald. He is a former Director of Public Prosecutions, a life peer in the House of Lords and a founder member […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 28 July 2023: Another small piece in the mammoth Greater Bay Area (GBA) jigsaw puzzle has been put in place with Hong Kong regulators and their Guangdong counterparts signing a Memorandum of Understanding on competition law. The two authorities will hold regular meetings to share key developments regarding competition policy, […]
Hong Kong, 24 July 2023: BC&C is to maintain its proud tradition of supporting grassroots football as team manager Danny Harris and his staff embark on their biggest challenge yet. Danny, assisted by Paul Taylor, Danny Hill and Sam Lilburn, has been put in charge of the first team at Sporting Club Thamesmead FC, who […]
By Gabriella Chan Hong Kong, 14 July 2023: A divorced father ends up in prison for trying to avoid paying child support was the outcome of a notable case in the District Court recently, highlighting the common problem of late or non-payment of maintenance and the legal avenues for enforcement. The defendant was charged by […]
Hong Kong, 12 July 2023: BC&C is pleased to be part of a fantastic new initiative launched by global legal network Ally Law which aims to support clients, communities and member firms as they pursue their unique sustainability goals. “Your Sustainable Ally” focuses not only on protecting the environment, but also access to justice; diversity, […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 10 July 2023: Long-awaited reform of Hong Kong’s taxi industry appears to be underway with two landmark bills being introduced to the Legislative Council this week. The proposals aim to combat driver malpractice, encourage higher standards of service quality and improve regulation of the sector. If adopted, the measures will […]
By Colin Cohen Hong Kong, 7 July 2023: Judicial copying, whereby judges reproduce swathes of lawyers’ submissions in their rulings, is neither a new issue nor unique to Hong Kong. But, no matter when or where it happens, the practice undermines the legal system and affects public confidence in the judicial process. The issue has […]
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Hong Kong, 12 August 2025: The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics is having a huge impact on the legal profession and here at BC&C we are embracing new technologies as a way of enhancing efficiency and further improving our service to clients. In this regard, we are grateful to fintech professor Brian […]
By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 11 August 2025: Proposals have been put forward to enhance regulation of licensed money lenders, with the authorities seeking to curb predatory practices, high interest rates and dubious tactics such as intimidation and harassment. The move has been widely welcomed amid growing concern over the social impact of excessive borrowing […]
Hong Kong, 4 August 2025: In the latest edition of Law & More, we meet John Scott KC SC, who looks back on his journey through the legal landscape: from his early days as a barrister in London, to the landmark case that brought him to Hong Kong, and his many years as a commercial […]
Hong Kong, 25 July 2025: Our Senior Associate Vivian Yu and Associate Joanna Chin examined the impact of Hong Kong’s new taxi fleet regime on insurers in a talk to Bank of China Group Insurance Company executives. Their presentation highlighted how the city’s much-anticipated premium taxi service will not only shake up the personalised point-to-point […]
Hong Kong, 16 July 2025: With son-in-law Vincent hailing from Paris and grandson Nathan attending French International School, it is only natural, given my love of sport, that I take much interest in the world’s greatest cycle race. The ongoing Tour de France is a riveting spectacle combining drama, intrigue, guts and glory set against […]
