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Reminder the fight is far from over Hong Kong, 13 May 2020: The overall feeling of optimism in Hong Kong, generated by a relaxing of social distancing measures amid just a trickle of imported Covid-19 infections, has been slightly dented by the confirmation yesterday of a new locally transmitted case. This, coupled with a fresh […]
Emergency brings some home comforts Hong Kong has escaped the rigid lockdowns imposed in many parts of the world but Covid-19 has still forced large numbers of employees in the city to work from home. Boase Cohen & Collins Partner Alex Liu examines the pros and cons of working remotely and how it affects law […]
Zooming in on video conferencing Worldwide usage of Zoom has increased 30-fold during the coronavirus pandemic, but the application has been plagued by security concerns. Boase Cohen & Collins Associate Joshua Tong and Trainee Jennifer Lee outline the safety measures which users of all video conferencing software should adopt. Hong Kong, 7 May 2020: Covid-19 […]
Sunshine brings us brighter news Hong Kong, 6 May 2020: Summer is coming and, at least in Hong Kong, it would appear the coronavirus may be going. While always stressing the need for caution and acknowledging the immense disruption Covid-19 continues to cause around the world, it does appear our city has turned the corner in […]
Ruling expands possibilities for paraplegics An elite rock climber left paralysed by a traffic accident has won his High Court claim for a hi-tech exoskeleton to improve his mobility. Boase Cohen & Collins Associate Stephanie Lai and Trainee Mandy Tsang examine the case and its implications. Hong Kong, 5 May 2020: The High Court recently handed down […]
Explained: police powers to search your phone The Court of Appeal has given police greater authority to search an arrested person’s mobile phone without a warrant, but its practical use is limited without password access. Boase Cohen & Collins Associate Stephanie Lai and Trainee Mandy Tsang examine the landmark judgment. Hong Kong, 28 April 2020: The Court […]
Signs we are winning the coronavirus fight Hong Kong, 27 April 2020: While Covid-19 updates from around the world continue to make generally grim reading, it is a pleasure to convey some positive news as Hong Kong deals with the pandemic far more effectively than many jurisdictions. First, use of video technology in our court […]
Protecting the rights of a same-sex partner As the LGBT+ community continues its fight against discrimination in Hong Kong, Boase Cohen & Collins Associate Kristie Wong and Trainee Christine Lo pinpoint two key steps which individuals in same-sex relationships can take to protect the rights of their other halves. Hong Kong, 24 April 2020: A […]
Reason for hope as restrictions continue Hong Kong, 15 April 2020: Is there light at the end of the tunnel for Hong Kong residents? While always cautious, we do have reason for a degree of optimism after the government announced just three new coronavirus cases – all imported – on Tuesday, the third day in […]
Hong Kong courts embrace video technology Hong Kong, 8 April 2020: Some good news, Hong Kong is making progress on using video technology for court hearings. As many of you are aware, our courts have been generally closed, bar emergency hearings, since late January due to the coronavirus pandemic and there appears little possibility of normal service […]
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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 […]
