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A setback for LGBTQ campaigners

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 […]

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Court ruling delivers food for thought

By Jeffrey Chan Hong Kong, 2 October 2025: A recent High Court judgment in a personal injury case has given rise to some discussion about the legal obligations food delivery platforms have towards their riders. The ruling also has implications for the gig economy and serves as a reminder to all stakeholders to be fully aware of […]

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Law & More: Episode 57 – Chandran Nair

Hong Kong, 30 September 2025: In the latest edition of Law & More, we discuss sustainability, East-West geopolitics and rule of law with Chandran Nair. Founder and CEO of the Global Institute For Tomorrow think tank, Chandran offers a unique insight into Asia’s growing influence on the world stage and why the continent must forge […]

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Spotlight on ‘conspiracy to defraud’

Hong Kong, 29 September 2025: Acclaimed financial crime specialist Ian Winter KC has been confirmed to deliver the seventh annual HKU-Boase Cohen & Collins Criminal Law Lecture. His talk – entitled “Conspiracy to Defraud: Deceased or Only Wounded?” – will be given at the University of Hong Kong on Friday 14 November, starting at 7:00pm. […]

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Fine whines and a sour taste

Hong Kong, 17 September 2025: In the classic comedy series Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?, Terry returns to a rapidly changing Newcastle upon Tyne after five years away and is taken by best mate Bob on a tour of their old haunts. Except most of them have been demolished, including the Roxy Ballroom, which […]

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Ride-hailing law awaits green light

By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 9 September 2025: In a move many will consider long overdue, the Hong Kong government has finally put forward a proposed regulatory framework for legalising ride-hailing services. The Road Traffic (Amendment) (Ride-hailing Service) Bill 2025 has been tabled before the Legislative Council and, once implemented, will bring to an end […]

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Law & More: Episode 56 – Judith Sihombing

Hong Kong, 1 September 2025: In the latest edition of Law & More, we meet notable academic and prolific author Judith Sihombing, who has been mentoring law students in Hong Kong for more than four decades. Judith looks back on her upbringing in rural Australia, early years in the legal profession, time spent teaching in […]

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HK’s arbitration proficiency on display

By Alex Liu and John Zhou Hong Kong, 27 August 2025: Registrations are now open for the 14th edition of Hong Kong Arbitration Week, an event that will provide further impetus to our city’s growing reputation as a world-class seat of arbitration. Boase Cohen & Collins will participate in most of the events. More than […]

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Living with the wait of expectation

London, 13 August 2025: We spend 47 days of our life queuing, apparently. Supermarkets, bus stops, airports, landmarks … you name it, we wait. Two hours for a glimpse of the Mona Lisa? No problem! Four hours before you can tour the Taj Mahal? Bring it on! After all, this is nothing compared to tennis […]

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PolyU powering robotics revolution

Hong Kong, 12 August 2025: The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics is having a huge impact on the legal profession and here at BC&C we are embracing new technologies as a way of enhancing efficiency and further improving our service to clients. In this regard, we are grateful to fintech professor Brian […]

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Welcome clarity for owners’ corporations

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 […]

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Law & More: Episode 68 – Ronald Sum

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 […]

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Hearsay evidence reform in pipeline

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 […]

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A landmark moment? Watch this space

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 […]

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New commercial court is welcome news

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 […]

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