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Hong Kong, 31 August 2022: We all know about Black Lives Matter, the global social movement which highlights racism, discrimination and racial inequality. There is also I Matter, a worldwide campaign that recognises and values women as essential leaders. Equally laudable is We Matter, an organisation in Canada dedicated to Indigenous youth support. And then […]
Hong Kong, 29 August 2022: The former Chief Justice of Hong Kong, the Honourable Geoffrey Ma GBM QC SC, will deliver the fifth annual HKU-Boase Cohen & Collins Criminal Law Lecture next month. Mr Ma’s address, “A Civil Practitioner Enters the World of Criminal Law”, will be given at the University of Hong Kong on […]
By Melville Boase Hong Kong, 22 August 2022: It is well documented that Hong Kong’s domestic helpers have suffered more than most during the Covid-19 pandemic: higher workloads due to their employers working at home and children staying away from school; advised by the government to stay home on their rest day; summoned for mandatory […]
Hong Kong, 17 August 2022: In the classic 1974 fantasy film The Land That Time Forgot, a World War I German U-boat crew and their American captives veer off course in the South Atlantic and end up in Caprona, an uncharted subcontinent populated by dinosaurs and ancient tribes. Their reaction is one of amazement: how […]
By Allison Lee Hong Kong, 8 August 2022: Significant changes to Hong Kong’s employment regulations have been made to address workplace-related issues as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Employers now have scope to dismiss a member of staff who refuses, without a valid excuse, to be vaccinated. As well, employees who fail to attend […]
By Pádraig Seif Hong Kong, 2 August 2022: One direct effect of the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic is that living in Hong Kong has been somewhat of a challenge since early 2020. Especially if you need to travel. Maybe the following sounds all too familiar to the esteemed reader: flights into Hong Kong […]
Hong Kong, 1 August 2022: In the latest episode of Law & More, we focus on the law relating to animal welfare with our guest, Professor Amanda Whitfort. A barrister and university lecturer who has co-authored major reports on animal welfare, Amanda discusses Hong Kong’s outdated laws, issues surrounding cruelty and neglect, and major problems […]
By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 29 July 2022: In a landmark ruling, the Court of Final Appeal has overturned Hong Kong’s first conviction for carrying zip ties. The judges ruled that lower courts had erroneously applied the law too widely, meaning anyone found carrying an instrument deemed fit for unlawful purpose could be penalised for […]
Hong Kong, 21 July 2022: Colin Cohen has welcomed Ally Law’s expansion into Turkey, with Istanbul-based Dündar Sır Law Firm joining the global legal services organisation. “Turkey has long been a target market for us. Located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, it is an important hub for global trade, […]
Paris, 13 July 2022: What’s your favourite colour? Mine’s blue, which has nothing in common with politics and everything to do with my beloved football team. However, much of the talk in Hong Kong right now concerns red, yellow and green – in other words, a traffic-light style electronic health code which our government believes […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
