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Covid-19: tighter restrictions in Hong Kong Hong Kong, 1 April 2020: I’m sure you are aware by now that the Hong Kong government has recently imposed tighter restrictions regarding social distancing and use of public facilities in the wake of a steady daily increase in new coronavirus cases. These include limiting public gatherings to a […]
Ally Law retains top status in Chambers Global Hong Kong, 30 March 2020: Ally Law, the global legal network in which Boase Cohen & Collins is Hong Kong’s sole member, has earned Band 1 ranking as a Leading Law Firm Network, Global-wide in the 2020 edition of Chambers Global. The news was welcomed by BC&C Senior […]
One for the next Chief Justice’s in-tray The appointment of Mr Justice Andrew Cheung as Hong Kong’s next Chief Justice is welcomed by Boase Cohen & Collins Senior Partner Colin Cohen, who politely suggests one of his priorities should be the fast-tracking of modern technology into our court system. Hong Kong, 27 March 2020: Two major […]
Court orders disclosure of ‘831’ footage A student leader, seeking damages from the police for alleged assault and unlawful arrest, has won his legal battle to force the MTR Corporation to give up potentially vital security camera footage. Boase Cohen & Collins Associate Kristie Wong and Trainee Christine Lo examine the High Court ruling. Hong […]
Introducing Ally Law’s COVIDAlly blog Hong Kong, 24 March 2020: Every day, as we learn more about Covid-19 and witness its spread around the world, new questions arise. We understand that business owners and executives need information quickly in the face of this unprecedented challenge. Boase Cohen & Collins can help. We are the sole […]
To wear or not to wear? That is the question As the Covid-19 pandemic continues unabated, most Hongkongers are still covering their faces with masks as they go about their lives. A sensible precaution or panicked overreaction? Boase Cohen & Collins Associate Kristie Wong considers the arguments. Hong Kong, 20 March 2020: The outbreak and spread of […]
Covid-19 – an update from Boase Cohen & Collins Hong Kong, 18 March 2020: We are now seeing most parts of the world grapple with problems which have been affecting Hong Kong for two months, namely living with and trying to contain the Covid-19 outbreak while attempting to alleviate the widespread panic that it generates. […]
‘Another step forward’ for LGBT+ rights Hong Kong, 12 March 2020: Boase Cohen & Collins Partner Lisa Wong has welcomed a landmark High Court ruling on a judicial review application against the government’s policy of denying legally married same-sex couples the right to apply for public housing. Mr Justice Anderson Chow ruled the Housing Authority had […]
BC&C mourns the passing of Charles Cook Hong Kong, 5 March 2020: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our good friend and work colleague Charles Cook following a long illness. Charles, an outstanding lawyer widely admired in the profession, had been a Consultant with Boase Cohen & Collins for 16 […]
When the world is our office Hong Kong’s status as a major business and trade hub means law firms in the city have to be international in their outlook. Boase Cohen & Collins Partner Alex Liu explains how the firm achieves this through its membership of global legal services organisation Ally Law. Hong Kong, 25 February 2020: […]
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Hong Kong, 25 July 2025: Our Senior Associate Vivian Yu and Associate Joanna Chin examined the impact of Hong Kong’s new taxi fleet regime on insurers in a talk to Bank of China Group Insurance Company executives. Their presentation highlighted how the city’s much-anticipated premium taxi service will not only shake up the personalised point-to-point […]
Hong Kong, 16 July 2025: With son-in-law Vincent hailing from Paris and grandson Nathan attending French International School, it is only natural, given my love of sport, that I take much interest in the world’s greatest cycle race. The ongoing Tour de France is a riveting spectacle combining drama, intrigue, guts and glory set against […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 7 July 2025: Proof of the authorities’ renewed resolve to combat unauthorised building works (UBWs) can be found in a spate of court cases that have resulted in significant fines. For any citizens who have made illegal alterations to their homes in the belief the law will not catch up […]
Hong Kong, 3 July 2025: In the latest edition of Law & More, we are joined by Paola Sangiovanni, the newly elected president of global legal services organisation Ally Law. Paola discusses her first steps in the legal profession, how she has built her practice as a corporate lawyer in Milan, and her hopes and […]
By Vivian Yu Hong Kong, 25 June 2025: Significant changes to the Traffic Accident Victims Assistance (TAVA) Scheme are imminent, with authorities seeking to drastically reduce the number of compensated sick leave days and daily subsidies. It is believed the move will help prevent future abuses of the system and make the regime more financially […]
