Room 228 News
Here are our latest announcements and newsletters
December, 2020
Santa Says No No No at this Year’s Office Christmas Party (COVID-allowing)!
Although the office Christmas party is THE highlight of the year, here are some pointers both employers and employees alike should be very aware.
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December, 2020
If you’re thinking of moving from Hong Kong to the UK, read this!
The UK BN(O) visa scheme - taking the right steps and avoiding the pitfalls to secure your family’s future in the UK
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November, 2020
You really, really don’t want to hire a lawyer, but have no choice!
It’s usually a bad news story which means you have no choice but to hire a lawyer to help solve a personal or business problem. These tips should help lessen the pain!
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November, 2020
bowers.law now provides Intellectual Property legal services!
bowers.law is pleased to announce the launch of Intellectual Property (IP) services at the firm.
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October, 2020
UK Immigration FAQs
Let us answer some of the most frequently asked questions about UK Immigration!
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October, 2020
Don’t make it easy for the hackers!
Take a look at some of the risks associated with using public Wi-Fi in your personal and business lives!
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October, 2020
Hong Kong Businesses Need a Bespoke bowers.law Data Retention Policy!
Be prepared for new personal data privacy rules which are expected to become effective next year.
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September, 2020
You Need a Bespoke bowers.law Working From Home Plan!
Does your organization have sufficient policies and procedures in place to enable its staff to safely and productively work from home or remotely (WFH)?
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September, 2020
Dance like no one is watching, but text like it’ll be read out in court one day…
In this Room 228 Newsletter, we highlight some of the pitfalls of using instant messaging apps for business. It is estimated that around 65 billion Whatapp messages are sent each day!
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September, 2020
bowers.law launches UK and Ireland Immigration Services
bowers.law is pleased to announce that the firm now provides Immigration Services for the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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September, 2020
When Winning Feels Like Losing…Or does it?
Explore the feelings and emotions experienced on a settlement of any hard-fought dispute, especially cases involving close (sometimes intense) relationships between family members, shareholders and employers / employees.
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August, 2020
Watch out, watch out, there’s a fraudster about!
bowers.law's Top (Practical) Tips to minimising fraud risk
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August, 2020
Shopaholics go into Rehab
As Hong Kong shoppers and foodies continue to stay away from their favourite stores and restaurants, retailers and restaurant operators are finding it hard to keep up with their sky-high monthly rents.
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July, 2020
bowers.law advises Snoopy on how to write a letter!
The bowers.law team has decided as a group that we will no longer be using anachronistic salutations such as “Dear Sirs”, “Messrs” or “Dear Sir/Madam” as the default setting in any letters, emails etc.
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July, 2020
Beat the cyber bullies at their own (computer) game!
The advent of mass ‘working from home’ and widespread remote working practices has brought with it a host of new issues for employers to grapple with, including cyber bullying and harassment of their workforce in the new virtual workplace.
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July, 2020
The Phones Have Ears!
Whether an audio recording of a conversation is admissible as evidence in a Hong Kong Court?
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June, 2020
Ruder Finn 2020 Crisis Management Briefing
Kevin Bowers on the panel of the Ruder Finn 2020 Crisis Management Briefing
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June, 2020
What is Room 228?
First edition of our Room 228 Newsletter, where we explain everything you need to know!
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June, 2020
Asian Legal Business interview with Kevin Bowers
Kevin Bowers explains the concept of bowers.law and its "New Way of Thinking"
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March, 2020
We are delighted to announce the launch of bowers.law
A new independent Hong Kong law firm with no hourly rates (just fixed, staged and retainer fees), and alinea our specialist 'one-stop-shop' crisis management, public relations and media service.
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