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IP issues aired at Copenhagen conference

Hong Kong, 20 June 2022: Our Partner Susan Cheung was among hundreds of delegates who converged on Copenhagen for the 40th annual conference of ECTA – the European Communities Trademark Association. With a theme of “Designing the Future”, the four-day gathering brought together intellectual property professionals in a series of presentations, panel discussions and workshops, […]

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Eureka! Another really bad idea …

Paris, 15 June 2022: Albert Einstein was a refugee. The feted physicist and Nobel laureate arrived in the US in 1933 after fleeing persecution in Nazi Germany. Singer Freddie Mercury, painter Marc Chagall, American Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and philanthropist George Soros? Refugees all. Just a few notable names – and there are many […]

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Fostering a spirit of togetherness

By Allison Lee Hong Kong, 10 June 2022: A modest but significant ceremony was staged by the Social Welfare Department (SWD) last month to celebrate a group of unsung heroes of the pandemic, namely foster families. The dedication shown by foster parents and, in many cases, their birth children in providing a temporary home for […]

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A directive for the digital age

By Arthur Chan and Jasmine Kwong Hong Kong, 8 June 2022: Over the past few years, tensions have been prevalent in Hong Kong society due to the city’s political situation. Although the role of the Judiciary is defined so as to remain impartial and unbiased, it is impossible to untwine politics and justice. Judges and […]

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Lessons in life from a legendary teacher

Hong Kong, 7 June 2022: Inspirational teacher and charity worker Nicole Sicard recounted her remarkable life story in a lunchtime talk at the Helena May in Central attended by five of BC&C’s lawyers. During a fireside chat with our Partner Usha Casewell, Miss Sicard described how she arrived in Hong Kong almost 60 years ago […]

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Law & More: Episode 15 – Douglas Wong

Hong Kong, 6 June 2022: Our latest guest on Law & More is Bloomberg editor Douglas Wong, who reflects on his upbringing in Malaysia, schooling in the UK and many years working in Hong Kong. A veteran of the city’s media scene who has covered financial, political and legal issues, Douglas is also a former […]

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All aboard the Nowhere Express

London, 1 June 2022: On this day six years ago, the world’s longest railway tunnel opened in Switzerland. The 57km twin-bore Gotthard Base Tunnel provides a high-speed rail link under the Alps between northern and southern Europe. It has revolutionised freight transport and drastically cut travelling time for passengers, with the journey underground taking just […]

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Building a case for prosecution

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 31 May 2022: Carrying out construction work on your home without planning permission can be an expensive – and ultimately pointless – exercise. Not only will the Buildings Department (BD), the building safety regulator in Hong Kong, compel you to remove the structure at your own cost, it may take […]

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Zurich gathering a return to normality

Zurich, 30 May 2022: Our Senior Partner Colin Cohen was among more than 115 delegates who attended Ally Law’s first in-person AGM for three years when the global legal services organisation convened in Zurich last week. “After the worldwide disruption caused by Covid-19, this was a welcome return to normality. It was wonderful to catch […]

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Talk affirms sensible estate planning

Hong Kong, 24 May 2022: Our Partner Alex Liu highlighted the importance of making a will and safeguarding family assets in a presentation to members of the Hong Kong business community. Alex covered such topics as the differences between wills and trusts, protecting your children’s future and guardianship of elders, highlighting his talk – entitled […]

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A poignant day for retiring Teddy Lam

Hong Kong, 28 March 2024: Everyone at BC&C wishes our Partner Teddy Lam a long and happy retirement after 26 years with the firm. He officially said goodbye today at a staff party held in his honour. “While it is obviously an emotional day, I leave with many treasured memories and am proud to have […]

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Having your fill of problems

Hong Kong, 27 March 2024: I confess to being a Marxist … of the Groucho, Harpo and Chico sort. The trio’s cabin scene in A Night at the Opera remains a comedy classic: Groucho discovers three stowaways – including his two brothers – in his tiny room aboard a ship, which is then occupied by […]

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Law & More: Episode 38 – Patricia Ho

Hong Kong, 20 March 2024: In this episode, our guest is well-known public interest lawyer Patricia Ho, who has dedicated her life to assisting Hong Kong’s most vulnerable residents. Patricia highlights issues such as human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation of migrant workers, and explains what drives her to continue fighting for the rights of […]

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Huge turnout for Sailing Festival

Hong Kong, 11 March 2024: Teams turned out in record numbers for the annual Boase Cohen & Collins Inter-School Sailing Festival, with 214 sailors braving wet and windy conditions to take part in a weekend of intense match racing. A total of 26 teams representing 19 educational establishments – including two from mainland China – […]

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Hong Kong springs property market surprise

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 7 March 2024: All eyes will be on Hong Kong’s flagging residential property market in the coming months following the government’s surprise move to scrap all cooling measures with immediate effect. While analysts doubt there will be a quick rebound in prices, transaction volumes are expected to rise, with the […]

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