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London, 15 May 2025: Our Senior Partner Colin Cohen was pleased to give a talk about Hong Kong’s “New Legal Landscape” to a large audience at 7BR Barristers’ Chambers in London. His presentation touched on politics, business and the rule of law, addressing key topics such as recent legislation and media perceptions about life in […]
Hong Kong, 13 May 2025: In this episode, we are joined by James Irvine, director of commercial operations at Hong Kong’s enormous new sports and entertainment hub, Kai Tak Sports Park. James highlights the scale and variety of the incredible facilities, discusses the major events being planned, and explains why Kai Tak is such an […]
By Jeffrey Chan Hong Kong, 12 May 2025: The taxi industry in Hong Kong is undergoing significant regulatory transformation, driven by the government’s strategic emphasis on green transport, technological integration and elevated service standards. For insurance providers exploring partnerships with large taxi fleets, a precise understanding of the evolving legal framework is essential. This analysis […]
Hong Kong, 16 April 2025: It is gratifying to know this monthly blog has a sizeable following – and thanks for the positive feedback, everyone – but your correspondent is left in the shade by the wildly popular Darren Jason Watkins Jnr. Who? Otherwise known as IShowSpeed, or simply Speed, he is social media royalty, […]
By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 10 April 2025: Following a surge in the popularity of “space oil”, several key ingredients used to make the narcotic have been classified as dangerous drugs by the Security Bureau. The move brings with it heavy penalties for unauthorised possession, consumption or trafficking of the substance. Space oil has rapidly […]
By Claire Chow Hong Kong, 7 April 2025: A new law designed to enhance the protection of computer systems deemed essential to the smooth running of Hong Kong has been passed by the Legislative Council on 19 March 2025. It is expected to come into effect on 1 January next year. The Protection of Critical […]
Hong Kong, 3 April 2025: BC&C’s Foreign Legal Consultant Pádraig Seif was delighted to share his experiences as a Hong Kong citizen, business leader and lawyer in a keynote address at a seminar organised by Our Hong Kong Foundation. Born and raised in Germany with Irish roots, Pádraig’s Asian odyssey took him first to Japan […]
Hong Kong, 2 April 2025: In this episode, we are joined by Mohan Bharwaney SC, a retired justice of the High Court who has authored a significant number of landmark judgments in the field of personal injury and medical negligence. Mohan reflects on his upbringing in Hong Kong, early days as a barrister and some […]
By Stephanie Lai Hong Kong, 1 April 2025: The current legal landscape in Hong Kong establishes a carefully balanced approach to heat-related compensation claims, providing meaningful worker protection while maintaining reasonable boundaries on employer liability. Two recent judgments – in Wong Yun Wa v Surplus Link Limited [2024] HKDC 1145 and Yu Kwok Wa v […]
By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 24 March 2025: In a significant move, the Judiciary is to launch a two-year pilot scheme for the live broadcasting of hearings in the Court of Final Appeal. The scheme will begin on 1 April and involve “substantive appellate proceedings”. The development comes after the Judiciary conducted four trial runs […]
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By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 7 July 2025: Proof of the authorities’ renewed resolve to combat unauthorised building works (UBWs) can be found in a spate of court cases that have resulted in significant fines. For any citizens who have made illegal alterations to their homes in the belief the law will not catch up […]
Hong Kong, 3 July 2025: In the latest edition of Law & More, we are joined by Paola Sangiovanni, the newly elected president of global legal services organisation Ally Law. Paola discusses her first steps in the legal profession, how she has built her practice as a corporate lawyer in Milan, and her hopes and […]
By Vivian Yu Hong Kong, 25 June 2025: Significant changes to the Traffic Accident Victims Assistance (TAVA) Scheme are imminent, with authorities seeking to drastically reduce the number of compensated sick leave days and daily subsidies. It is believed the move will help prevent future abuses of the system and make the regime more financially […]
Hong Kong, 18 June 2025: Feeling thirsty? Before reaching for a glass, consider that 27% of the global population – some 2.2 billion people – lack “safely managed drinking water”, according to the World Health Organization and UNICEF. This includes more than 700 million individuals who have to walk more than 30 minutes to collect […]
Hong Kong, 13 June 2025: Compliance with personal data privacy rules was the theme of a talk given by our Associate Anne Young to staff at Sacred Heart Canossian School (Private Section) in Central. The presentation highlighted key aspects of the Personal Data (Privacy} Ordinance and offered guidance on how information should be collected, processed, […]
