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By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 26 August 2024: A landmark High Court ruling has placed the government on a firm legal footing as it cracks down on unauthorised building works (UBWs) at upmarket residential developments. It also serves as a reminder to homeowners to comply with official removal orders, no matter how long any such […]
Hong Kong, 19 August 2024: We wish a fond farewell and good luck to law student Seoyeon Han, who spent two weeks with our firm under an internship exchange programme between Hong Kong and Korea. Seoyeon has returned to her studies in Seoul having made many friends during her time with BC&C. The exchange, which […]
Paris, 14 August 2024: Dallol in Ethiopia is widely cited as the warmest inhabited place on earth. A geological marvel, its otherworldly landscape is dotted with acidic pools, salt formations and hot springs which release minerals and gases, contributing to the scorching temperatures. The resilient Afar pastoralists who live there have adapted to the extreme […]
Hong Kong, 12 August 2024: In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by solicitor John Budge who, aside from his career in the legal profession, has compiled an exemplary record of public service. John looks back on his four-plus decades in Hong Kong and talks passionately about his work in the community with […]
Hong Kong, 7 August 2024: Former Justice of Appeal Ian McWalters will deliver the sixth annual HKU-Boase Cohen & Collins Criminal Law Lecture next month. His talk, “The Exercise of Discretion in the Criminal Justice System”, will be given at the University of Hong Kong on Friday 27 September, starting at 7:00pm. “We are delighted […]
Hong Kong, 2 August 2024: Our Associate Jasmine Kwong is delivering a series of lectures to insurance executives as part of an educational programme organised by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). The talks are integral to the CII’s Learning Enhanced and Development (LEAD) programme, designed to equip insurance and financial practitioners with core knowledge of […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 29 July 2024: After years of impasse, Hong Kong is inching towards effective regulation of online ride-hailing services. The government is proposing a year-long study of point-to-point transport needs before implementing a licensing system that would see the likes of Uber finally operating within the law. Many would suggest this […]
Hong Kong, 17 July 2024: When Pope Leo X was elected in the 16th century, King Manuel I of Portugal gifted him an elephant called Hanno, who became a must-see attraction for the people of Rome and was later buried under the Vatican courtyard. Emperor Franz II of Austria was given a giraffe by the […]
By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 5 July 2024: Security checks on people working with children or vulnerable adults are to be expanded as the authorities seek to close loopholes in the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) scheme. Within this year, self-employed individuals such as private tutors and sports coaches will become eligible for vetting, while […]
By Claire Chow Hong Kong, 3 July 2024: Authorities are paving the way for Hong Kong’s first cybersecurity legislation, seeking to regulate the protection of computer systems in sectors which are essential to the smooth running of the city. Operators of such systems will be required to ensure their integrity and reliability, while a new […]
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Hong Kong, 16 October 2024: “Getting your head down, sweetie? Jolly good idea!” So says Leonard Rossiter after causing Joan Collins to spill a drink on herself aboard a flight. It was one of a series of classic TV ads starring the pair promoting Cinzano vermouth, with Rossiter’s social-climbing buffoonery always ensuring the icily elegant […]
Hong Kong, 14 October 2024: In the latest episode, we welcome forensic accountant and tenacious investigator of white collar crime Anoop Gidwani, who has recently left the Independent Commission Against Corruption after 37 years of distinguished service. As well, Anoop’s unwavering commitment to integrity extends to cricket, a sport he continues to serve with distinction […]
By Susan Cheung and Nicole Chin Hong Kong, 7 October 2024: The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau and the Intellectual Property Department have jointly published a consultation paper, taking a significant step towards modernising Hong Kong’s copyright regime in response to the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). The paper addresses key issues regarding copyright […]
Hong Kong, 2 October 2024: A large audience gathered at the University of Hong Kong to hear former Justice of Appeal Ian McWalters deliver the sixth annual HKU-Boase Cohen & Collins Criminal Law Lecture. His talk, “The Exercise of Discretion in the Criminal Justice System”, examined discretionary decision making by law enforcement, prosecutors and judicial […]
By Teresa Leung Hong Kong, 25 September 2024: Our city’s largely unregulated “medical beauty” industry is back in the news following the jailing of a beautician over a botched botox injection. It is the latest in a string of cases featuring unlicensed medical practices – some of them leading to permanent physical damage or even […]
