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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 […]
By Kristie Wong Hong Kong, 11 August 2021: Hong Kong’s historic and ongoing bias against its own LGBTQ+ community – enshrined in law but underscored by government practices – continues to be eroded in the city’s courts. Two recent judgments in landmark cases represent further legal recognition for the rights of same-sex couples. In June, […]
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By Claire Chow and Gabriel Brettell Hong Kong, 8 July 2026: In a landmark judgment, the Court of Final Appeal has affirmed the power of an owners’ corporation to waive or acquiesce in disputes involving a breach of the deed of mutual covenant (DMC). The ruling provides clarity in what had been a legal grey […]
Hong Kong, 7 July 2026: In this episode, we speak with high-profile solicitor Ronald Sum, who has vast experience across a range of practice areas, both at home and abroad. Ronald looks back on his Hong Kong upbringing, university days in Australia and his first steps in the legal profession, before offering his thoughts on […]
By Arthur Chan and Jasmine Kwong Hong Kong 2 July 2026: After years of deliberation, steps are being taken to reform the rule against hearsay in criminal proceedings in Hong Kong. The move has been widely welcomed by professional legal bodies, academics and the Judiciary as being in the best interests of justice. The Evidence (Amendment) Bill […]
Dallas, 17 June 2026: As spring turned to summer in 1961, President John F. Kennedy famously stood before Congress and declared the USA should seek to land a man on the moon by the decade’s end. “No single space project in this period will be more impressive to mankind or more important for the long […]
By Alex Liu and John Zhou Hong Kong, 16 June 2026: In a welcome development, the Judiciary has unveiled plans to establish the Hong Kong International Commercial Court, a specialist division of the High Court, to adjudicate complex, high-value international and cross-border commercial disputes. The move will strengthen this city’s standing as both a global […]
