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Rankings recognition for Family Law team

Hong Kong, 20 January 2023: We are delighted to announce that our Family Law team has once again been recognised by Chambers and Partners, publishers of the world’s premier legal guide. Welcoming the news, Senior Partner Colin Cohen comments: “Family Law is a core practice area for our firm and we have a particularly strong […]

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The rule that bugs our bunny celebrations

Hong Kong, 18 January 2023: “You do things and do things and nobody really has a clue.” So opines novelist John Updike in the first volume of his feted Rabbit tetralogy chronicling the mundane life of fictional post-war American everyman Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom. As our government continues to impose its science-denying mask mandate, wonders what […]

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Crypto legislation heralds new era

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 9 January 2023: The first significant steps towards comprehensive crypto regulation in Hong Kong have been taken with the passing last month of legislation that will, among many provisions, require virtual asset (VA) exchanges to be licensed. This move, however, comes as the government is re-evaluating its crypto policies, as […]

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Crowdfunding controls in the pipeline

By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 6 January 2023: Stricter regulation of crowdfunding in Hong Kong is on the way, with the government proposing to set up a new body to oversee such activities. All campaigns of this nature will be required to register with the new authority, while fundraising efforts which jeopardise the public interest, […]

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From slow lane to fast track

Gold Coast, Australia, 4 January 2023: All aboard! Hong Kong’s much-vaunted bullet trains will start rolling again this Sunday if, as expected, our city’s border with the Mainland properly opens for the first time in almost three years. The super-fast service – passengers can travel from downtown to Shenzhen in only 15 minutes – commenced […]

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Law & More: Episode 22 – Fu Hualing

Hong Kong, 3 January 2023: Our latest guest on Law & More is Professor Fu Hualing, Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Hong Kong. Hualing reflects on his academic journey from Mainland China to Hong Kong, via years of study and research in Canada, and talks about the responsibilities and challenges […]

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Legal body enters sporting arena

Hong Kong, 2 January 2023: We are pleased to announce that our Senior Partner Colin Cohen has been co-opted as a member of the Law Society of Hong Kong’s newly formed Sports Law Committee. The body will review and comment on legal issues relating to sports in Hong Kong, including dispute resolution, contracts, intellectual property, […]

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Avoiding a divorce own-goal

By Gabriella Chan Hong Kong, 30 December 2022: It seemed a heavenly marriage but it is ending in hellish divorce. When Italy’s most glamorous couple, ex-footballer Francesco Totti and actress-model Ilary Blasi, split earlier this year, matters soon became messy. Claim and counter-claim of cheating, arguments over a pet cat and stories about hiding each […]

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Ally Law welcomes quartet of firms

Hong Kong, 23 December 2022: Global legal services provider Ally Law is delighted to welcome four new member firms, strengthening its presence in Europe and Central America. The arrivals underscore the successful work being carried out by Ally Law’s Expansion Committee, chaired by Boase Cohen & Collins Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Hayes solicitors is a […]

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A fairytale finish amid trying times

Gold Coast, Australia, 21 December 2022: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Or, in Lionel Messi’s case, have multiple goes at it. The Argentine icon, playing in his fifth – and almost certainly last – World Cup at the age of 35, has finally lifted football’s most prestigious trophy thanks to his […]

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Ruling provides clarity over loss of earnings

By Vivian Yu Hong Kong, 12 March 2026: The Court of Appeal has delivered important guidance on how judges should assess loss of earnings when an injured worker already has health problems – and has sharply criticised serious delays in paying employees’ compensation. In Ip Siu Chi v Kwan Wing Hang & Others [2026] HKCA […]

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Slowing down our fast food fixation

Hong Kong, 11 March 2026: Burger King in the US once tried launching “Satisfries”, cooked in a special batter which meant they had 40% less fat than the ones in rival McDonald’s. Customers would savour this healthier option and swallow the slightly higher price, it was thought. Wrong! The new “saddest fries” – as unhappy […]

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Law & More: Episode 63 – Malcolm Merry

Hong Kong, 10 March 2026: Today’s guest is academic, barrister and author Malcolm Merry. A leading authority on land law and keen scholar of Hong Kong’s colourful history, Malcolm reflects on his university years, four decades in the city’s legal sector and the diplomatic wrangle that inspired his most recent book. He speaks with our […]

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Focus on CCTV in the workplace

By Jeffrey Chan Hong Kong, 27 February 2026: Following the recent article by our Managing Partner Alex Liu regarding video surveillance complaints, we can take a closer look the use of CCTV in the workplace and how it intersects with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Cap 486 (“PDPO”). As CCTV systems become more advanced and […]

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Law & More: Episode 62 – Regina Ip

Hong Kong, 24 February 2026: Today’s guest is one of our city’s most high-profile public figures, Regina Ip. In a wide-ranging discussion with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen, Regina reflects on her upbringing and university days, her stellar career in politics and administration, and the challenges facing modern Hong Kong. Having spent almost her entire […]

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