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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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Money lenders face heightened scrutiny

By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 11 August 2025: Proposals have been put forward to enhance regulation of licensed money lenders, with the authorities seeking to curb predatory practices, high interest rates and dubious tactics such as intimidation and harassment. The move has been widely welcomed amid growing concern over the social impact of excessive borrowing […]

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Law & More: Episode 73 – Ning Zhu

Hong Kong, 27 October 2026: Today’s guest is Ning Zhu, co-founder and managing partner of Chance Bridge, one of the fastest-growing law firms in Mainland China. Ning reflects on her career to date, including time spent as a young lawyer in London, her strategy for developing Chance Bridge into a leading international firm, and the […]

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Seafaring lifestyle catches the wind

Hong Kong, 21 October 2026: “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” So says Ratty to Mole as they row up the river in Kenneth Grahame’s classic children’s novel The Wind in the Willows. The book may have been […]

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Compliance study gives guidance to firms

Hong Kong, 12 October 2026: Our Consultant Kristian Odebjer has published a research report on “Compliance Dilemmas: How Nordic Multinationals Cope with a Complex Compliance Environment in China”. The study highlights how foreign companies operating in the PRC find themselves in an increasingly complex legal environment, due in part to geopolitical tensions. Kristian teamed up […]

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New law respects patients’ choices

By Alex Liu and Hannah Liu Hong Kong, 8 October 2026: A new law that formally recognises a terminally-ill patient’s right, under certain circumstances, to refuse life-sustaining treatments is now in effect. It gives Hong Kong a much-needed legal framework for this highly sensitive area of care services and support, respecting patients’ autonomous choices while […]

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Law & More: Episode 72 – Mark Prevezer

Hong Kong, 6 October 2026: Today’s guest is corporate lawyer Mark Prevezer, who has spent much of his career in senior roles at both City of London and leading international law firms, holding positions such as Managing Partner, Senior Partner and Global Head of Real Estate. More recently, he has set up Silver Fox International […]

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