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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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Anti-doxxing law begins to bite

By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 12 December 2022: Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has secured the first conviction under the city’s new anti-doxxing regime while also making arrests in nine other suspected cases. These are the first significant actions under the Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021, which came into effect on 8 October last year […]

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Happy days are (almost) here again

Doha, 7 December 2022: Who doesn’t love a bit of Bing Crosby? The genial American crooner and actor – notable star of The Road to Hong Kong with buddy Bob Hope – always saw the sunny side of life, as illustrated by one of his biggest hits: You got to ac-cent-tchu-ate the positiveE-lim-i-nate the negativeAnd […]

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Ties renewed in Kuala Lumpur gathering

Hong Kong, 6 December 2022: A busy agenda and multiple networking opportunities highlighted Ally Law’s long-awaited Asia Pacific Regional Meeting in Malaysia. The gathering was the region’s first in three years due to the global pandemic. Boase Cohen & Collins Partner Fiona Chan and Associate April Kong were among the delegates who descended on EQ, […]

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Law & More: Episode 21 – Christine Loh

Hong Kong, 5 December 2022: In the latest episode of Law & More, we are delighted to welcome one of Hong Kong’s best-known public figures, Christine Loh. In her diverse and distinguished career, Christine has been a Legislative Councillor, academic, environmental campaigner, government minister, commodities trader and author. She speaks with our Senior Partner Colin […]

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A reminder about wage obligations

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 29 November 2022: The impact of Covid-19 on Hong Kong’s economy has been underscored by media stories about firms failing to pay wages on time and falling behind with pension fund contributions. But even in these difficult times, the government has made it clear employers are expected to meet their […]

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BC&C duo are admitted as Solicitors

Hong Kong, 28 November 2022: There were scenes of celebration outside the High Court in Admiralty on Saturday as Nicole Chong and Kyle Ho became the latest talented legal professionals with Boase Cohen & Collins to be admitted as Solicitors in Hong Kong. Family, friends and work colleagues were on hand to share their landmark […]

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A wealth of sound legal advice

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 10 April 2026: In an increasingly volatile world, Hong Kong offers safety, security and stability. That was the core message delivered at the recent Wealth for Good in Hong Kong (WGHK) Summit, which brought together more than 400 influential family office decision-makers, next-generation successors and industry leaders from around the […]

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Vivian Yu named as BC&C Partner

Hong Kong, 1 April 2026: Boase Cohen & Collins, proud of its reputation for producing homegrown legal talent, is pleased to announce that Vivian Yu has been made a Partner with the firm. Vivian, who joined us from university in 2018, focuses primarily on Insurance & Personal Injury litigation and has experience in dealing with […]

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Red Cross Moot showcases new talent

Hong Kong, 30 March 2026: Colin Cohen has praised the standard of emerging legal talent across Asia Pacific after serving as a judge in the 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot. Some 22 law student teams from across the region took part in the annual competition in Hong Kong. “The standard of mooting was […]

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Colin Cohen hails Mainland co-operation

Hong Kong, 26 March 2026: Colin Cohen has welcomed Hong Kong’s increasingly close ties with Shanghai and Hangzhou after being part of a Department of Justice legal delegation which visited the two Mainland cities for high-level talks. The group, led by Secretary for Justice Paul Lam, attended a series of meetings to promote Hong Kong […]

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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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