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By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 6 April 2023: Homeowners who carry out illegal construction work in the belief they will get away with it are being forewarned that the authorities will soon be taking a tougher stance. A report by the Ombudsman has outlined multiple ways to speed up enforcement action against so-called unauthorised building […]
By Gabriella Chan Hong Kong, 4 April 2023: There is a telling sentence on the Department of Justice’s website relating to the custody and upbringing of children. It states: “The rights and authority of the mother and father of a child are equal except where the child is born out of wedlock, in which case […]
Hong Kong, 3 April 2023: Boase Cohen & Collins, proud of its reputation for nurturing legal talent, is pleased to announce that Stephanie Lai has been made a Partner with the firm. Stephanie (main image, left), who has been with BC&C since 2015, focuses primarily on Insurance & Personal Injury work but has experience across […]
Hong Kong, 31 March 2023: A landmark Court of Appeal ruling concerning a personal injury claim, in which Boase Cohen & Collins represented the successful party, was analysed in a well-attended webinar. In their presentation entitled “Solving the Riddle of ‘Accident’”, lead counsel Christina Lee of Denis Chang’s Chambers, supported by Jeffrey Chau and Bernard […]
Hong Kong, 29 March 2023: It takes about 10 minutes to walk briskly from our office building in Queen’s Road East to the Wanchai waterfront. You must cross several busy roads, either at traffic lights or via footbridges, before reaching the promenade by the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where you can admire this […]
Hong Kong, 28 March 2023: In the latest episode of Law & More, we meet Cynthia Tellez, General Manager of the Mission For Migrant Workers, which provides valuable support services for Hong Kong’s vast community of foreign domestic workers. Cynthia talks about the Mission’s work and the challenges that come her way in a wide-ranging […]
Hong Kong, 27 March 2023: Congratulations to Gabriel Brettell on becoming the latest member of Boase Cohen & Collins’ legal team to be admitted as a Solicitor in Hong Kong. Family, friends and work colleagues gathered at the High Court in Admiralty on Saturday to witness Gabriel’s admission, moved by our Senior Partner Colin Cohen, […]
Hong Kong, 24 March 2023: The future is bright for global legal services organisation Ally Law after a successful AGM which focused on business sustainability and best practices for building resilient, forward-thinking law firms. More than 120 delegates from around the world – including BC&C Senior Partner Colin Cohen – gathered in Sydney for four […]
By Claire Chow Hong Kong, 22 March 2023: So-called smart homes have become increasingly popular in recent years, with many households installing surveillance cameras that allow the user to check what is happening at their residence, via mobile phone, while they are out and about. Such devices, which have the capacity to record, are seen […]
Hong Kong, 20 March 2023: Colin Cohen has praised the high standard of participating teams in the annual Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot following four days of intense competition at various venues in Hong Kong. A total of 24 universities and law schools from across Asia-Pacific argued a fictional case concerning alleged war crimes […]
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Hong Kong, 17 December 2025: Several years ago, Indian handwash brand Godrej Protekt did a marketing stunt, putting up “Do Not Touch” signs next to a variety of outdoor objects – a just-painted park bench, dust-covered old car etc – and secretly videoing kids’ reactions. Of course, the curious youngsters did exactly what they were […]
Hong Kong, 15 December 2025: In this episode, we meet renowned lawyer and academic Bill Ricquier, whose distinguished legal career has included spells in London and Liverpool before settling down as a long-term resident of Singapore. Aside from law, Bill’s other passion is cricket. Having fallen in love with the game as a schoolboy, he […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 9 December 2025: As recovery work continues following the Tai Po fire disaster, the government has acted with commendable speed in announcing that an independent committee, chaired by a judge, is being established to conduct a comprehensive review. The investigative body’s aim will be to facilitate systematic reform of the […]
Hong Kong, 4 December 2025: In this episode, we meet corporate finance lawyer Julia Charlton, a hugely respected and vastly experienced legal practitioner in Hong Kong’s financial sector. Julia looks back on her career journey, beginning with her upbringing in the northeast of England, practicing corporate law in London, and her bold decision as a […]
Hong Kong, 3 December 2025: Our Managing Partner Alex Liu and Consultant John Zhou were pleased to meet Ally Law colleagues old and new at the Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Bali, Indonesia. The gathering featured networking sessions and panel discussions that examined a range of topics relevant to law firms, including how mid-size firms […]
