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Alex Liu briefs new business owners Hong Kong, 4 August 2020: New business owners and entrepreneurs received a lesson in the legal aspects of fundraising when they logged in to an online presentation by Boase Cohen & Collins Partner Alex Liu. Drawing on his considerable experience in business law, Mr Liu guided the audience through […]
Flying into a global health emergency It takes something unprecedented to stop Boase Cohen & Collins Senior Partner Colin Cohen going globe-trotting, and Covid-19 is that phenomenon. Not that being grounded in Hong Kong has made life any less interesting, as he reflects in his first – but hopefully not his last – travel blog […]
The safeguards that serve HK’s children As Covid-19 hammers the economy and disrupts daily life, so it is exacting an emotional toll on families and placing vulnerable children in even more danger. Boase Cohen & Collins Partner Lisa Wong examines the legislation protecting minors. Hong Kong, 30 July 2020: In releasing its annual report last […]
Behind the mask, we carry on Hong Kong, 29 July 2020: Hong Kong has woken up today to its strictest social distancing measures yet following seven straight days of triple-digit increases in new coronavirus cases. Mask wearing is now mandatory in outdoor public places, even if you are exercising; public gatherings are limited to just […]
Cyber fraud and how to combat it Cases of email and telephone fraud continue to soar globally and Hong Kong is no exception. In the first of a two-part series, Boase Cohen & Collins Associate Arthur Chan and Trainee Vivian Yu examine the options available to someone who falls victim to a scam. Hong Kong, […]
Cases spiral, but context is important Hong Kong, 22 July 2020: Hong Kong is now experiencing what much of the world has gone through these past six months, namely a sharp rise in Covid-19 infections, the majority of them locally transmitted with many from unknown sources, and warnings about the strain on our health system. […]
Working mothers finally get a break Hong Kong has increased minimum maternity leave for the first time in almost 40 years and now provides better protection for breastfeeding women, but it still has ground to make up on these important issues. Boase Cohen & Collins Senior Associate Alice Cabrelli assesses the latest legislation. Hong Kong, […]
History and security law brought into focus Hong Kong, 20 July 2020: The history of Hong Kong and the circumstances that have resulted in the territory’s new national security law were the subjects of an online presentation delivered by our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Colin discussed Hong Kong’s turbulent past, from the Opium Wars to […]
Dr Agnes Chan delivers inspiring talk Hong Kong, 16 July 2020: The ongoing fight for gender equality and women’s rights was the theme of a “Celebrating Women” lunch at the Helena May in Central attended by nine female members of the Boase Cohen & Collins legal team. The audience heard an inspirational speech from the […]
Coronavirus unity amid political division Hong Kong, 15 July 2020: It appears Hong Kong’s battle against the coronavirus has entered its most critical stage with the so-called third wave of infections taking hold and triggering a return to strict social distancing measures. In the past nine days, our city has recorded 222 new locally transmitted […]
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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 […]
By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 5 July 2024: Security checks on people working with children or vulnerable adults are to be expanded as the authorities seek to close loopholes in the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) scheme. Within this year, self-employed individuals such as private tutors and sports coaches will become eligible for vetting, while […]
By Claire Chow Hong Kong, 3 July 2024: Authorities are paving the way for Hong Kong’s first cybersecurity legislation, seeking to regulate the protection of computer systems in sectors which are essential to the smooth running of the city. Operators of such systems will be required to ensure their integrity and reliability, while a new […]
Hong Kong, 2 July 2024: In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by Dr Siddharth Sridhar, whose pioneering work in the field of infectious diseases has pushed him into the public spotlight. In a wide-ranging discussion with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen, Siddharth explains his passion for microbiology and his acclaimed research into […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 25 June 2024: In a welcome move, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has issued new rules designed to enhance public awareness and foster greater acceptance of guide dogs and their visually impaired users. The watchdog’s publication, Guide Dogs: A Practical Guide, marks a significant step forward in long-running efforts to […]
