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By Allison Lee Hong Kong, 10 September 2021: China’s long-awaited data privacy legislation, the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), will take effect on 1 November. While the law does not directly apply to Hong Kong, which has its own Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, it does have extraterritorial application, meaning companies in Hong Kong and elsewhere […]
Hong Kong, 9 September 2021: BC&C Partner Usha Casewell has praised the continuing excellence of the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Law after presenting the firm’s annual student prize. The Boase Cohen & Collins Prize in Accounts and Financial Management was awarded to outstanding scholar Jackie Leung, who recently completed her Postgraduate Certificate in […]
Hong Kong, 8 September 2021: Hongkongers of a certain vintage fondly recall Below the Lion Rock, a classic TV drama series that first aired in 1972. It depicted the lives of working people living in the public housing estates and cramped villages in the shadow of the eponymous 495m-high mountain which dominates the Kowloon skyline. […]
Travelling during a pandemic requires infinite patience and a willingness to adapt. Now back in Hong Kong and released from 14-day hotel isolation, BC&C Senior Partner Colin Cohen reflects on his eight-week adventure into the unknown. FLIGHT OF FANCY It’s mid-June, Hong Kong’s heat and humidity are oppressive and, like everyone, I’m growing pandemic-weary. I’m […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 3 September 2021: How can a company maintain a high-profile presence in Hong Kong, renting office space and employing a significant number of staff, when its core service is deemed illegal? Welcome to the unusual world of Uber, the global ride-hailing giant which has thrived in this city despite government […]
Hong Kong, 1 September 2021: The new school year has officially started today. Hundreds of thousands of eager students returning to classes, meeting old friends and making new ones, embracing the joys of learning and benefiting from the myriad educational, social and physical activities that schools offer and which are essential for their growth and […]
Hong Kong, 31 August 2021: We are delighted to publish the latest episode of Law & More, our podcast series which explores issues in the legal world and beyond. This time, our Partner Lisa Wong welcomes two guests, Senior Counsel Philip Dykes and Counsel Christina Tseng, to discuss the complex issue of surrogacy and the […]
Hong Kong, 25 August 2021: “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” It is one of 20th century literature’s most memorable quotes, penned by George Orwell in his classic 1945 novella Animal Farm. The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human owner […]
Hong Kong, 18 August 2021: Some of you may be aware I recently did a “Pirelli Hot Lap” during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. I was given a high-speed tour of the famous circuit in a Mercedes-AMG GTR – similar to the F1 safety car – with a professional racing driver at […]
Hong Kong, 13 August 2021: Former UK Director of Public Prosecutions Lord Ken Macdonald QC will present the HKU-Boase Cohen & Collins Criminal Law Lecture next month. Recognised as one of the country’s leading criminal, regulatory and international lawyers, Lord Macdonald will address an audience comprising senior figures from the legal profession and law students […]
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By Arthur Chan and Jasmine Kwong Hong Kong, 6 February 2026: A defendant’s right to remain silent, a facet of the presumption of innocence that places the burden of proving guilt solely on the prosecution, has been reinforced in a significant judgment by the Court of Final Appeal. The ruling underscores that prosecuting counsel are […]
Hong Kong, 29 January 2026: Our Consultant John Zhou and Associate Jasmine Kwong were pleased to represent BC&C and hone their advocacy skills at the eighth annual HK45 x Alvarez & Marsal Cross-Examination Workshop. Held at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), it was the latest edition in a flagship programme designed to give […]
Dear Friends and Colleagues Hong Kong, 21 January 2026: Stroll amid the high-rise blocks of Lok Fu and a strange sight looms into view: a huge concrete-covered slope, almost 100m tall, painted with red and white squares. It is Checkerboard Hill, for decades a visual guide for pilots making the notoriously difficult landing at Kai […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 16 January 2025: A significant judgment from the Court of Final Appeal presents a clear legal framework allowing for the imprisonment of a bankrupt individual who wilfully refuses to disclose assets and income. The ruling provides welcome clarity in the complex regime governing bankruptcy protection and enforcement action. The top […]
Hong Kong, 14 January 2026: This time our guest is Neil Kaplan KC, one of the world’s leading authorities on arbitration. Neil reflects on his long and distinguished career, beginning as a barrister in London before relocating to Hong Kong to serve in the pre-handover Attorney General’s Chambers. He discusses the joys of working in […]
