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A stroke of bad luck for some

Hong Kong, 21 June 2023: A good walk spoiled. This is the oft-quoted barb aimed at golf by people who cannot fathom why fanatics such as myself spend countless hours attempting, in the words of Winston Churchill, “to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose”. […]

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Under-pressure judges ‘need more support’

Hong Kong, 19 June 2023: Judges in Hong Kong face a heavier workload than their overseas counterparts and need more assistance in delivering original and timely rulings, BC&C Senior Partner Colin Cohen has told radio listeners. Colin was interviewed on RTHK Radio 3’s Backchat this morning following recent revelations that High Court Judge Wilson Chan […]

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Court delivers a forced marriage ‘first’

By Gabriella Chan Hong Kong, 14 June 2023: Forced marriage is a long-standing issue in Hong Kong. Anecdotal evidence from social workers and NGOs points to it being a recurring problem among certain ethnic minority groups, particularly South Asians, and especially so among lower-income families. What exactly is forced marriage? Simply, a union in which […]

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A doorway to legal consequences

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 12 June 2023: Recent media coverage of the potentially dangerous renovation of a flat in Lohas Park has underscored the need for property owners to be fully aware of their legal obligations regarding structural alterations in private buildings. It is also worth stressing the heavy penalties for non-compliance, punishments that […]

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Privacy warning for credit data firms

By Claire Chow Hong Kong, 9 June 2023: Operators of credit reference systems are advised to implement robust data protection measures and comply with relevant industry rules or face the risk of legal fallout. The warning follows an investigation by the Privacy Commissioner into unauthorised access to one particular credit database which revealed it to […]

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Illegal pet problem starts to bite

Hong Kong, 7 June 2023: Within its crowded concrete jungle, Hong Kong has 52 pet gardens and 116 pet parks. We are a city of animal lovers. The outcry when our government infamously culled 2,000 hamsters amid the Covid-19 pandemic took months to subside. More than 9% of households have a dog or cat. With […]

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Law & More: Episode 27 – Allan Zeman

Hong Kong, 6 June 2023: In our latest Law & More, we are thrilled to be joined by one of Hong Kong’s best-known public figures, Allan Zeman – businessman, philanthropist and king of the city’s entertainment industry. Allan talks about his upbringing in Montreal, his early success in the fashion industry, and how he turned […]

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Enduring our trails and tribulations

Hong Kong, 24 May 2023: Hiking with the Stumblers is a leisurely activity. The challenging terrain of Hong Kong’s country parks, coupled with aging limbs and much chatter, means we advance at modest speed, admiring the scenery and stopping for regular rests. Inevitably, we are occasionally required to step aside as some energetic young pups […]

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Law & More: Episode 26 – Grenville Cross

Hong Kong, 22 May 2023: In the latest episode of Law & More, we meet Grenville Cross, Hong Kong’s first post-handover Director of Public Prosecutions. Among many topics, Grenville discusses his early days as a Crown Prosecutor, his distinguished 30-year career in public office and some of the notable cases he handled. He speaks with […]

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Showcasing HK’s political diversity

Hong Kong, 10 May 2023: The Romer’s tree frog is a rare species, native to Hong Kong. This tiny amphibian, first discovered on Lamma Island in 1952 by naturalist John Romer, mainly inhabits wooded areas near streams. Such is the tree frog’s ecological importance, one of its major habitats, Ngong Ping, is designated as a […]

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Law & More: Episode 73 – Ning Zhu

Hong Kong, 27 October 2026: Today’s guest is Ning Zhu, co-founder and managing partner of Chance Bridge, one of the fastest-growing law firms in Mainland China. Ning reflects on her career to date, including time spent as a young lawyer in London, her strategy for developing Chance Bridge into a leading international firm, and the […]

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Seafaring lifestyle catches the wind

Hong Kong, 21 October 2026: “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” So says Ratty to Mole as they row up the river in Kenneth Grahame’s classic children’s novel The Wind in the Willows. The book may have been […]

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Compliance study gives guidance to firms

Hong Kong, 12 October 2026: Our Consultant Kristian Odebjer has published a research report on “Compliance Dilemmas: How Nordic Multinationals Cope with a Complex Compliance Environment in China”. The study highlights how foreign companies operating in the PRC find themselves in an increasingly complex legal environment, due in part to geopolitical tensions. Kristian teamed up […]

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New law respects patients’ choices

By Alex Liu and Hannah Liu Hong Kong, 8 October 2026: A new law that formally recognises a terminally-ill patient’s right, under certain circumstances, to refuse life-sustaining treatments is now in effect. It gives Hong Kong a much-needed legal framework for this highly sensitive area of care services and support, respecting patients’ autonomous choices while […]

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Law & More: Episode 72 – Mark Prevezer

Hong Kong, 6 October 2026: Today’s guest is corporate lawyer Mark Prevezer, who has spent much of his career in senior roles at both City of London and leading international law firms, holding positions such as Managing Partner, Senior Partner and Global Head of Real Estate. More recently, he has set up Silver Fox International […]

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