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Hong Kong, 6 January 2025: In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by the Honourable Geoffrey Ma, the former Chief Justice of Hong Kong. Geoffrey looks back on his distinguished career, from his upbringing and education in the UK, to his many years at the Hong Kong Bar, and two decades of service […]
By Jeffrey Chan Hong Kong, 30 December 2024: Two major police operations in recent weeks have highlighted the long-running issue of fake traffic accidents and the headaches these cause for insurance companies, the government and law enforcement agencies. Bogus claims around motor incidents are part of a rising trend of insurance fraud, with the authorities […]
Hong Kong, 17 December 2024: Our Consultant John Zhou was pleased to attend a high-powered legal seminar in Hong Kong examining the broad topic of recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. The five-day course, jointly organised by the Hague Academy of International Law and the Asian Academy of International Law, and held at the latter’s […]
Hong Kong, 11 December 2024: Step aside, Tarzan, a pop singer called Danny Jones is the real king of the jungle. He has just been crowned winner of reality TV show I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! – a feat that is headline news in the UK. The annual series sees a group of […]
Hong Kong, 9 December 2024: Colin Cohen has hailed the Greater Bay Area as hugely important to the future of Hong Kong’s legal profession after being part of a high-powered delegation from the city that visited Guangdong Province. The group, comprising more than 30 lawyers, held talks with government, administrative and regulatory officials in the […]
Hong Kong, 6 December 2024: Our Senior Partner Colin Cohen is part of a delegation of Hong Kong legal professionals currently visiting Guangdong Province for talks aimed at furthering cross-border co-operation in legal and business matters. The group, comprising more than 30 individuals, includes office bearers of the Law Society of Hong Kong and the […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 3 December 2024: A new law that formally recognises a terminally-ill patient’s right, under certain circumstances, to refuse life-sustaining treatments has been passed by the Legislative Council, thus giving Hong Kong a much-needed legal framework for end-of-life care. It is expected to be implemented in around 18 months’ time. The […]
Hong Kong, 2 December 2024: In this episode, we welcome two prominent members of the German business community: Hannes Farlock, Delegate and Chief Representative of German Industry and Commerce Ltd, and Johannes Hack, President of the German Chamber of Commerce. Hannes and Johannes join our Senior Partner Colin Cohen for a wide-ranging discussion about relations, […]
Hong Kong, 25 November 2024: Our Consultant John Zhou was pleased to be a panellist in a careers seminar for law students at the University of Hong Kong, offering his perspective as a lawyer qualified to practice in three jurisdictions. John joined legal professionals from Mainland and international law firms in speaking at the gathering, […]
By Teresa Leung Hong Kong, 20 November 2024: Can you sue a beautician if your treatment goes wrong? The answer – as you might expect, given that Hong Kong’s “medical beauty” industry remains largely unregulated – is hardly straightforward, but is worth exploring. After all, our city is seeing an increasing number of criminal prosecutions […]
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By Alex Liu and John Zhou Hong Kong, 28 October 2025: In a landmark judgment, the Court of Final Appeal has provided clarity over the cross-border transfer of working papers for litigation, specifically the jurisdiction of a Hong Kong court to issue a letter of request (“LOR”) to an overseas court to obtain documents to […]
Hong Kong, 22 October 2025: In this episode, we meet former judge Bebe Chu, a leading authority in the field of family law. Bebe reflects on her upbringing in Hong Kong, early days as a solicitor and her subsequent career in the Judiciary, where she was eventually appointed as Judge with Special Responsibilities for Family […]
Hong Kong, 15 October 2025: “When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high … ” So begins the Liverpool football anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone, which is sure to be ringing in our ears when brother Ian and I attend the club’s Champions League fixture against glamorous visitors Real Madrid early next […]
Hong Kong, 13 October 2025: Our Senior Partner Colin Cohen was honoured to be part of a three-strong decision panel in a Sports Arbitration Demonstration that attracted a full house at Hong Kong Baptist University. The mock hearing centred on a row between two squash players at a world championship tournament and was designed to […]
By Jasmine Kwong Hong Kong, 3 October 2025: Authorities in Hong Kong will examine administrative measures to protect the rights of same-sex couples after a bill to recognise such partnerships was rejected by the Legislative Council. The failure of the Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill, with 71 out of 86 lawmakers voting against it, was […]
