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Hong Kong, 3 February 2021: In future years, when the world reflects on 2020-21, the coronavirus pandemic – with its huge global death toll and accompanying economic havoc – will obviously dominate. Hongkongers may also remember it as a time of considerable political and social change. Me? Well, in addition to these seismic events, I […]
Hong Kong, 1 February 2021: Boase Cohen & Collins is delighted to announce a series of promotions within its legal team, headlined by Alice Cabrelli and Erica Chong being made Partners in the firm. Hong Kong-born Alice has been with BC&C since her traineeship, having graduated in law from the University of Manchester in the […]
Hong Kong, 29 January 2021: Boase Cohen & Collins is delighted to welcome Pádraig Seif to its growing legal team as the firm’s first Foreign Legal Consultant. Pádraig is admitted as a German Rechtsanwalt as well as an English Solicitor. Through his various positions with major international law firms and in-house roles in Frankfurt am […]
Hong Kong, 27 January 2021: Shortly before we said goodbye and good riddance to 2020, I was involved in an Ally Law video discussion about managing a law firm during a pandemic. What was it like in the BC&C hot seat as we navigated our way through Covid-19? I detailed decisions made with my Partners […]
By Fiona Chan Hong Kong, 26 January 2021: In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal has reinstated male indigenous villagers’ full rights to build homes on both private and government-sourced land in the New Territories. The case of Kwok Cheuk Kin and Lui Chi Hang, Hendrick v Director of Lands, Chief Executive in Council […]
Hong Kong, 20 January 2021: Lunar New Year, which will fall on 12 February, always captures Hong Kong in full bloom. It is peak season for florists as swathes of citizens converge on flower markets across the territory, including a huge one in Victoria Park. Amid family gatherings, firecrackers and festivities, there is much joy […]
Hong Kong, 18 January 2021: There were scenes of celebration at the High Court on Saturday when five members of Boase Cohen & Collins’ legal team were formally admitted as Solicitors in Hong Kong. The ceremony was the culmination of years of law studies followed by traineeship with the firm for Joyce Leung, April Kong, […]
Hong Kong, 13 January 2021: The world was a simpler place in September 2010. In Barrack Obama, the US had a first-term President who appeared intent on unifying the country; David Cameron was the newly elected Prime Minister of a UK firmly established as a seasoned member of the EU, he didn’t appear the sort […]
By Allison Lee Hong Kong, 12 January 2021: Cookies, also known as HTTP Cookies, are text files which are stored on a user’s computer to enable website owners to identity the user’s computer or electronic device. They are generally used by website owners to track a user’s online behaviour or interaction with websites. These text […]
By Wendy Kwan Hong Kong, 11 January 2021: It is hard to believe that a significant number of people in Hong Kong have never had their birth registered. It means they exist without a birth certificate and are forced to live life under the radar with no ID card or passport. They cannot attend school […]
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Hong Kong, 18 June 2025: Feeling thirsty? Before reaching for a glass, consider that 27% of the global population – some 2.2 billion people – lack “safely managed drinking water”, according to the World Health Organization and UNICEF. This includes more than 700 million individuals who have to walk more than 30 minutes to collect […]
Hong Kong, 13 June 2025: Compliance with personal data privacy rules was the theme of a talk given by our Associate Anne Young to staff at Sacred Heart Canossian School (Private Section) in Central. The presentation highlighted key aspects of the Personal Data (Privacy} Ordinance and offered guidance on how information should be collected, processed, […]
Hong Kong, 4 June 2025: In our latest Law & More podcast, we are joined by Ng Jern-Fei KC, an international dispute resolution specialist who handles a wide variety of cases in multiple jurisdictions. Jern-Fei reflects on his upbringing in Malaysia, law studies at Cambridge and early steps in the legal profession, as well as […]
Hong Kong, 3 June 2026: Networking sessions, keynote speeches, discussion panels and client meetings were all on the agenda when global legal services organisation Ally Law held its AGM in Buenos Aires. The gathering – hosted by Argentinian member firm Richards, Cardinal, Tützer, Zabala, Zaefferer – attracted some 100 delegates from around the world, including […]
Hong Kong, 27 May 2025: Applause, cheers and wagging tails greeted the long-awaited opening of the Hong Kong Guide Dogs Association’s fantastic new breeding and training centre – and Boase Cohen & Collins was honoured to be there in support. The bespoke facility – the new home of the Hong Kong Guide Dogs Academy – […]
