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Michael Jackson joins Law Reform Commission

Hong Kong, 4 January 2024: Congratulations from all at BC&C to our Consultant Michael Jackson on his appointment by Chief Executive John Lee as a member of the Law Reform Commission (LRC) for a three-year term. Michael, currently Head of the Department of Law at the University of Hong Kong, has been consulting for BC&C […]

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Inside information – the need to comply

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 2 January 2024: Listed companies have been reminded of the importance of having written guidelines and internal control policies concerning the disclosure of inside information following a significant ruling by the Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT). The disciplinary body has sanctioned Mayer Holdings Limited and nine of its former senior executives […]

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Data leak highlights security flaws

By Claire Chow Hong Kong, 29 December 2023: Organisations have been reminded by the Privacy Commissioner to implement robust data protection measures after popular online marketplace Carousell suffered a “serious” leak of users’ personal information in January last year. After investigating the incident, Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has published a report which includes a list […]

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The legal fallout from workplace accidents

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 […]

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Court live streaming ‘to be limited’

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 […]

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Dialling 999 for diversity

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 […]

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BC&C pleased to host Jiangsu guests

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 […]

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Regulator targets property agencies

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 […]

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Law & More: Episode 34 – Jonathan Midgley

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 […]

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A boost for cross-border business

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 […]

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Law & More: Episode 66 – Highlights, Part 1

Hong Kong, 1 June 2026: As host of our long-running Law & More podcast, Senior Partner Colin Cohen has welcomed a broad range of guests whose lives have been shaped by Hong Kong. Leading figures from the legal profession, business, politics and academia have been kind enough to share their thoughts and opinions. In this […]

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AI the key discussion point in Dublin

Hong Kong, 26 May 2026: Artificial intelligence loomed large over the Ally Law AGM in Dublin as delegates – including our Senior Partner Colin Cohen and Managing Partner Alex Liu – discussed its impact on the legal profession. A series of talks, workshops and panel discussions examined how AI is shaping the sector, what law […]

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Toasting the original Irish rovers

Dublin, 20 May 2026: In the annals of Sino-Irish relations, Tony O’Neill deserves special mention. In 1976, as coach and doctor to the University College Dublin football team, he organised a pioneering tour to China. The students thought he was mad but O’Neill – known to all as “The Doc” – worked out his plan, […]

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A breakthrough in HK-Mainland procedure

By Alex Liu and John Zhou Hong Kong, 18 May 2026: Fresh measures to speed up and simplify the cross-border service of court documents have been signed off by Hong Kong and the Mainland. The move marks a major step forward in legal co-operation between the two jurisdictions and resolves long-standing issues regarding the management […]

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Law & More: Episode 65 – Yamilette Cano

Hong Kong, 11 May 2026: Today’s guest is Yamilette Cano, president of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. Yamilette reflects on her life journey: achieving her dream of becoming a professional ballerina, studying international relations at university and then relocating to Hong Kong, where she champions entrepreneurship, innovation and public speaking. She speaks […]

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