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Covid-19 protection is a right for all

Covid-19 protection is a right for all Domestic helpers have suffered more than most during Hong Kong’s prolonged battle with the coronavirus. Boase Cohen & Collins co-founder Melville Boase outlines some of the difficulties they are facing. Hong Kong, 21 September 2020: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres did not mince his words when assessing how […]

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Give our youth a sporting chance, please

Give our youth a sporting chance, please Hong Kong, 16 September 2020: Hong Kong’s frustrated sports enthusiasts have some reason to be happy this week, but don’t expect any wild celebrations. In announcing a further opening up of leisure facilities as the latest coronavirus outbreak dwindles, our government is at last recognising the important role […]

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Ally Law bolsters South American presence

Ally Law bolsters South American presence Hong Kong, 11 September 2020: Colin Cohen has hailed Ally Law’s further expansion in South America as a key step towards comprehensive global coverage for the legal services organisation. “We are delighted to announce three new member firms in Chile, Colombia and Peru, meaning we are now present in […]

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Queuing up to question mass testing

Queuing up to question mass testing Hong Kong, 9 September 2020: As we enter the second and final week of Hong Kong’s voluntary mass testing programme for Covid-19, there is lively debate about its effectiveness. Our government insists the scheme is helping track down invisible coronavirus carriers and should not be judged on how many […]

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BC&C legal team welcomes new trainees

BC&C legal team welcomes new trainees Hong Kong, 3 September 2020: Colin Cohen has hailed Boase Cohen & Collins’ proud tradition of nurturing young legal talent after the firm welcomed two new Trainee Solicitors, Kyle Ho and Nicole Chong, to the team. “Since Melville Boase and I co-founded this firm in 1985, we have welcomed […]

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Seeking a society fit for purpose

Seeking a society fit for purpose Hong Kong, 2 September 2020: Health has been uppermost in my mind in recent weeks. Not just mine, you understand, but that of the community as a whole as Covid-19 brings enforced restrictions that affect our physical and mental wellbeing. As readers of my travel blog will know, being […]

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Creating a buzz about your business

Creating a buzz about your business Fast-evolving social media habits are changing the way people find, consult and engage law firms. Boase Cohen & Collins Partner Alex Liu examines how the legal profession, like every other business sector, is adapting to the digital revolution. Hong Kong, 28 August 2020: Around 83% of Hong Kong’s population […]

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Free to make our own decision

Free to make our own decision Hong Kong, 26 August 2020: Hong Kong residents may have been frustrated in their right to vote on 6 September with the postponement of the Legislative Council election for 12 months, but citizens will still be applying their freedom of choice in a much-scrutinised public exercise next week. Our […]

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Teachers briefed about national security law

Teachers briefed about national security law Hong Kong, 24 August 2020: Hong Kong’s new national security law and its potential impact on schools were discussed when Boase Cohen & Collins Partner Alex Liu gave an online presentation to teachers. Mr Liu outlined the law’s main provisions and highlighted areas of particular interest to educators. “The […]

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Probate and the question of domicile

Probate and the question of domicile Settling the estate of a deceased person is not always straightforward, especially if their domicile is not Hong Kong. Boase Cohen & Collins Partner Fiona Chan explains the issues. Hong Kong, 20 August 2020: There are many people who live in Hong Kong but are domiciled overseas. Domicile is […]

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CFA ends long-standing land law principle

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 27 April 2026: In a significant judgment concerning land law, the Court of Final Appeal has effectively abolished the Milmo principle, which has been applied in Hong Kong for 80 years. The decision marks a rare occasion where our city’s top court departs from a long-established line of English case […]

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Focus on anti-money laundering measures

Hong Kong, 24 April 2026: As part of our commitment to the highest professional standards, we were pleased to host an interactive seminar on compliance with Hong Kong’s strict anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) regulations as they apply to the legal sector. We welcomed to our office Patrycja Kosc and Nelson Chan, respectively Head […]

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Vaping clampdown enters new phase

By Stephanie Lai and Luzia Liu Hong Kong, 21 April 2026: Health authorities are rolling out stricter tobacco control measures, with possession of alternative smoking products (ASPs) – namely electronic smoking devices, heated tobacco products and herbal cigarettes – being banned in public places from 30 April. Legislation was implemented four years ago which outlawed […]

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Taking a chain reaction on the chin

Hong Kong, 15 April 2026: The domino toppling world record stands at 4,491,863 and was achieved in 2009. A team of 90 builders from 14 nations worked for two months setting up the display in the Dutch town of Leeuwarden. When the first piece was pushed over, it triggered a 90-minute chain reaction in which […]

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Law & More: Episode 64 – Yang-Wahn Hew & Azan Marwah

Hong Kong, 13 April 2026: In this episode, we examine sports law, a practice area that is evolving rapidly as Hong Kong builds world-class sports facilities and hosts an increasing number of elite international sporting events. Our Senior Partner Colin Cohen is joined by barristers Yang-Wahn Hew and Azan Marwah to discuss the multiple governance, […]

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