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By Teresa Leung Hong Kong, 25 September 2024: Our city’s largely unregulated “medical beauty” industry is back in the news following the jailing of a beautician over a botched botox injection. It is the latest in a string of cases featuring unlicensed medical practices – some of them leading to permanent physical damage or even […]
Hong Kong, 24 September 2024: In the latest episode, we are delighted to meet Jennifer Bourke, the Consul General of Ireland to Hong Kong and Macao. With a busy schedule that mixes politics, business and culture, Jennifer is loving life in Hong Kong, where she embraces the city’s energy, works closely with the Irish community […]
Hong Kong, 19 September 2024: Rogue middlemen continue to get away with exploiting imported workers in Hong Kong and stronger government regulation is needed to combat such behaviour, Colin Cohen has told radio listeners. Reacting to recent allegations of malpractice in the construction industry, he said: “These stories are not new and it is not […]
Hong Kong, 11 September 2024: “Teenage dreams, so hard to beat” – the words inscribed on the gravestone of legendary radio DJ John Peel are taken from his favourite song, Teenage Kicks by the Undertones. Released in 1977, it remains iconic: two minutes and 27 seconds of raucous punk pop perfection, a timeless paean to […]
Hong Kong, 6 September 2024: BC&C’s expertise in dealing with fraud recovery claims has been further underlined recently in a High Court judgment in favour of our client, a US-incorporated company that fell victim to an elaborate trading scam. Our client (the “Plaintiff”) paid some US$8.3 million for the shipping of fertilisers from a Russian […]
By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 2 September 2024: The scale of the cybersecurity threat to Hong Kong has been illustrated by a string of media stories in recent months. Everyone is at risk, from ill-prepared corporations to unsuspecting individuals, as rogue online operators use increasingly sophisticated methods to persuade people to part with their money. […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 26 August 2024: A landmark High Court ruling has placed the government on a firm legal footing as it cracks down on unauthorised building works (UBWs) at upmarket residential developments. It also serves as a reminder to homeowners to comply with official removal orders, no matter how long any such […]
Hong Kong, 19 August 2024: We wish a fond farewell and good luck to law student Seoyeon Han, who spent two weeks with our firm under an internship exchange programme between Hong Kong and Korea. Seoyeon has returned to her studies in Seoul having made many friends during her time with BC&C. The exchange, which […]
Paris, 14 August 2024: Dallol in Ethiopia is widely cited as the warmest inhabited place on earth. A geological marvel, its otherworldly landscape is dotted with acidic pools, salt formations and hot springs which release minerals and gases, contributing to the scorching temperatures. The resilient Afar pastoralists who live there have adapted to the extreme […]
Hong Kong, 12 August 2024: In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by solicitor John Budge who, aside from his career in the legal profession, has compiled an exemplary record of public service. John looks back on his four-plus decades in Hong Kong and talks passionately about his work in the community with […]
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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 […]
Hong Kong, 18 June 2025: Feeling thirsty? Before reaching for a glass, consider that 27% of the global population – some 2.2 billion people – lack “safely managed drinking water”, according to the World Health Organization and UNICEF. This includes more than 700 million individuals who have to walk more than 30 minutes to collect […]
Hong Kong, 13 June 2025: Compliance with personal data privacy rules was the theme of a talk given by our Associate Anne Young to staff at Sacred Heart Canossian School (Private Section) in Central. The presentation highlighted key aspects of the Personal Data (Privacy} Ordinance and offered guidance on how information should be collected, processed, […]
Hong Kong, 4 June 2025: In our latest Law & More podcast, we are joined by Ng Jern-Fei KC, an international dispute resolution specialist who handles a wide variety of cases in multiple jurisdictions. Jern-Fei reflects on his upbringing in Malaysia, law studies at Cambridge and early steps in the legal profession, as well as […]
