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BC&C wins US$2.1m fraud recovery case

Hong Kong, 6 September 2024: BC&C’s expertise in dealing with fraud recovery claims has been further underlined recently in a High Court judgment in favour of our client, a US-incorporated company that fell victim to an elaborate trading scam. Our client (the “Plaintiff”) paid some US$8.3 million for the shipping of fertilisers from a Russian […]

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Cybercrime losses on the rise

By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 2 September 2024: The scale of the cybersecurity threat to Hong Kong has been illustrated by a string of media stories in recent months. Everyone is at risk, from ill-prepared corporations to unsuspecting individuals, as rogue online operators use increasingly sophisticated methods to persuade people to part with their money. […]

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Law catching up with illegal structures

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 26 August 2024: A landmark High Court ruling has placed the government on a firm legal footing as it cracks down on unauthorised building works (UBWs) at upmarket residential developments. It also serves as a reminder to homeowners to comply with official removal orders, no matter how long any such […]

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Korean exchange initiative a success

Hong Kong, 19 August 2024: We wish a fond farewell and good luck to law student Seoyeon Han, who spent two weeks with our firm under an internship exchange programme between Hong Kong and Korea. Seoyeon has returned to her studies in Seoul having made many friends during her time with BC&C. The exchange, which […]

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Faster, higher, stronger … hotter

Paris, 14 August 2024: Dallol in Ethiopia is widely cited as the warmest inhabited place on earth. A geological marvel, its otherworldly landscape is dotted with acidic pools, salt formations and hot springs which release minerals and gases, contributing to the scorching temperatures. The resilient Afar pastoralists who live there have adapted to the extreme […]

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Law & More: Episode 43 – John Budge

Hong Kong, 12 August 2024: In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by solicitor John Budge who, aside from his career in the legal profession, has compiled an exemplary record of public service. John looks back on his four-plus decades in Hong Kong and talks passionately about his work in the community with […]

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Ian McWalters accepts lecture invitation

Hong Kong, 7 August 2024: Former Justice of Appeal Ian McWalters will deliver the sixth annual HKU-Boase Cohen & Collins Criminal Law Lecture next month. His talk, “The Exercise of Discretion in the Criminal Justice System”, will be given at the University of Hong Kong on Friday 27 September, starting at 7:00pm. “We are delighted […]

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Jasmine Kwong gives insurance law lectures

Hong Kong, 2 August 2024: Our Associate Jasmine Kwong is delivering a series of lectures to insurance executives as part of an educational programme organised by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). The talks are integral to the CII’s Learning Enhanced and Development (LEAD) programme, designed to equip insurance and financial practitioners with core knowledge of […]

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Legal ride-hailing on the horizon

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 29 July 2024: After years of impasse, Hong Kong is inching towards effective regulation of online ride-hailing services. The government is proposing a year-long study of point-to-point transport needs before implementing a licensing system that would see the likes of Uber finally operating within the law. Many would suggest this […]

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Furry tales but no fairytale

Hong Kong, 17 July 2024: When Pope Leo X was elected in the 16th century, King Manuel I of Portugal gifted him an elephant called Hanno, who became a must-see attraction for the people of Rome and was later buried under the Vatican courtyard. Emperor Franz II of Austria was given a giraffe by the […]

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Carry on camping – and consuming

Hong Kong, 11 December 2024: Step aside, Tarzan, a pop singer called Danny Jones is the real king of the jungle. He has just been crowned winner of reality TV show I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! – a feat that is headline news in the UK. The annual series sees a group of […]

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GBA ‘has vast potential’ for HK legal sector

Hong Kong, 9 December 2024: Colin Cohen has hailed the Greater Bay Area as hugely important to the future of Hong Kong’s legal profession after being part of a high-powered delegation from the city that visited Guangdong Province. The group, comprising more than 30 lawyers, held talks with government, administrative and regulatory officials in the […]

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Cross-border talks enhance legal ties

Hong Kong, 6 December 2024: Our Senior Partner Colin Cohen is part of a delegation of Hong Kong legal professionals currently visiting Guangdong Province for talks aimed at furthering cross-border co-operation in legal and business matters. The group, comprising more than 30 individuals, includes office bearers of the Law Society of Hong Kong and the […]

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Bill brings choice to end-of-life care

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 3 December 2024: A new law that formally recognises a terminally-ill patient’s right, under certain circumstances, to refuse life-sustaining treatments has been passed by the Legislative Council, thus giving Hong Kong a much-needed legal framework for end-of-life care. It is expected to be implemented in around 18 months’ time. The […]

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Law & More: Episode 47 – Hannes and Johannes

Hong Kong, 2 December 2024: In this episode, we welcome two prominent members of the German business community: Hannes Farlock, Delegate and Chief Representative of German Industry and Commerce Ltd, and Johannes Hack, President of the German Chamber of Commerce. Hannes and Johannes join our Senior Partner Colin Cohen for a wide-ranging discussion about relations, […]

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