Boase Cohen & Collins

Litigation

Simply, civil litigation is a legal dispute between two or more parties that can be settled by financial damages or specific actions. At Boase Cohen & Collins, our skilled and experienced lawyers are dedicated to achieving justice for our clients.

With our professionals on your side, we offer sound advice, protect your rights and fight for your cause. Whichever court, hearing or tribunal is used and whatever the nature of the dispute, we are with you every step of the way.

Not all cases need to end in court. We are strong advocates of alternative methods of dispute resolution and our lawyers are well versed in arbitration and mediation, bringing disputes to a swift and satisfactory conclusion in a way that minimises time and costs. But, when legal action is unavoidable, our tenacious team will act in your best interests.

Arbitration

Not all disputes need to end up in court. We have vast experience in arbitration - a practical and cost-effective alternative method of settling a wide range of civil and commercial disagreements. Arbitration offers privacy, since proceedings and decisions are kept confidential, as well as greater flexibility and less formality.

Our arbitration team is led by Senior Partner Colin Cohen, whose proficiency in this field has seen him admitted as a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators and as a member of the Panel of Arbitrators of the Law Society of Hong Kong. Crucially, Hong Kong is widely recognised as an international centre for arbitration and the process is strongly supported by the courts.

We are well versed in other methods of settling disputes including mediation, in which parties work towards an agreement, and negotiation. With our guidance, we help clients reach mutually satisfactory outcomes which offer more chance of compliance and better preserve relationships.

Criminal Matters

We are a renowned criminal law firm, providing a wide range of services relating to general crime, serious fraud, financial irregularities, money laundering, ICAC investigations and numerous other instances where criminal charges may be brought.

With our vast experience of handling criminal cases and in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system, we are passionately committed to giving clients sound advice and realistic counselling with the aim of securing the best possible result.

People come to us when they are in trouble. We understand how anyone facing criminal charges can feel isolated, helpless and fearful. Presumption of innocence is fundamental to the legal system and this basic understanding is at the heart of everything we do for our clients.

Intellectual Property

Your ideas, innovations and creations are the keys to your success - so we are here to help you protect them and ensure they work to your best advantage.

We are hugely experienced in the complex world of intellectual property - patents, trademarks, designs and copyright - and associated areas such as confidentiality, trade secrets, licensing and database use. Our clients range from large corporations to small businesses, individuals, entrepreneurs and charities.

You may have a novel invention you wish to protect, a trademark or logo that needs registering, or a design that belongs solely to you. We offer sound advice and surefooted guidance as you seek to protect and activate your intellectual property both in Hong Kong and overseas.

Employment Law

The pressures of the workplace are often intense and conflicts can arise. Employers and employees seek clarity, guidance and sound judgment - we provide these.

With our experience of advising individual clients and employers alike across all aspects of labour law, we understand issues from both sides and this puts us in the ideal position to find solutions that work for everyone.

When representing an individual client, we appreciate we are dealing with not just their job, but also their career, income and livelihood. For employers, we recognise the need to protect the firm’s reputation. We advise a wide range of business clients from small companies to multinational corporations across a broad spectrum of industries.

Immigration

Seeking the right to remain in Hong Kong can be time-consuming, frustrating and expensive, not to mention stressful. Our immigration specialists are on hand to smooth the process, deal with your situation and reduce your worries.

Whether it is a visa matter, a passport complication or nationality question, we are highly experienced in the fluid and fluctuating world of immigration issues. We work closely with our contacts in the Hong Kong Immigration Department and maintain a network of trusted associates throughout the diplomatic community. We treat each case as unique and seek the quickest and most cost-effective route to the solution, irrespective of our client’s nationality.

Immigration cases can be emotive and high-profile, particularly if they involve human rights or asylum issues and carry with them the threat of deportation. Alleged breach of conditions or applications for extension of stay can be fraught with anxiety. At all times, we give your case the highest priority and treat it with sympathy, sincerity and skill.

Family Law

Divorce, separation or any type of family breakdown is stressful. Our sensitive and sympathetic family law practitioners are here to ease your pain, give solid support and offer sound advice.

No matter how complicated your family issues, we aim to help you resolve them quickly and amicably by finding practical solutions and common ground for sensible action. From experience, we know that each case is unique and requires a tailor-made solution, so our first priority is to listen to you and comprehend your situation. Some cases we handle are simple, others are complex and involve parties and assets in multiple countries.

We also appreciate you must feel comfortable with your family solicitor and be reassured you are speaking with someone who truly cares. Our specially trained lawyers, both male and female, come from varied backgrounds, possess differing personalities and have a wide range of interests outside the legal profession. They are “real” people who will act as your friend and guide at a difficult time in your life.

Insurance & Personal Injury

We have a team of experienced and dedicated lawyers specialising in insurance law and personal injury litigation. Our know-how and wisdom are greatly valued and we act as panel solicitors for several major insurance companies.

We strive to provide our insurer clients with a wide spectrum of high-quality legal services including personal injury claims, motor claims, fire and water claims, third party liability, medical and other professional negligence claims, arbitration proceedings, drafting of and advising on policy terms and conditions, mergers and acquisitions of insurance companies and related compliance matters.

We are familiar with the operation, core values and business needs of our insurer clients. At the same time, we also care about the concerns of their policyholders and understand how to co-ordinate amongst the stakeholders, including insurance intermediaries and other insurance professionals, to deliver results in the interests of all. Our lawyers also act for private and legally aided clients in their personal injury claims and have handled countless cases with satisfactory results.

Insurance & Personal Injury

We have a team of experienced and dedicated lawyers specialising in insurance law and personal injury litigation. Our know-how and wisdom are greatly valued and we act as panel solicitors for several major insurance companies.

We strive to provide our insurer clients with a wide spectrum of high-quality legal services including personal injury claims, motor claims, fire and water claims, third party liability, medical and other professional negligence claims, arbitration proceedings, drafting of and advising on policy terms and conditions, mergers and acquisitions of insurance companies and related compliance matters.

We are familiar with the operation, core values and business needs of our insurer clients. At the same time, we also care about the concerns of their policyholders and understand how to co-ordinate amongst the stakeholders, including insurance intermediaries and other insurance professionals, to deliver results in the interests of all. Our lawyers also act for private and legally aided clients in their personal injury claims and have handled countless cases with satisfactory results.

Company & Commercial

Whether you are a lone entrepreneur or global brand, a dynamic start-up or established market leader, we are your natural partner for corporate and commercial advice.

Coming from diverse backgrounds but speaking a common business language, our experienced lawyers offer a full range of services in both contentious and non-contentious corporate affairs.

We complement our vast legal knowledge with intuitive commercial insight - thus protecting your business and enhancing your growth opportunities. In the complex and fast-moving world of Hong Kong’s free market economy, which serves as the hub of Asian business and the gateway to China, we are your trusted business friend.

Property

Buying and selling property can be troublesome, even more so in Hong Kong with its limited land, emphasis on floor space and hugely competitive market.

Whether you are a first-time buyer or seasoned investor, and no matter if your focus is residential or commercial, an experienced and resourceful conveyancing solicitor makes a world of difference. Whatever the nature of your transaction, our friendly and approachable professionals will offer advice and assistance tailored to your needs.

With in-depth knowledge of the hotly contested Hong Kong market and strong relationships with estate agents and developers, we are the logical choice for everyone - owners, occupiers and investors - when it comes to property issues.