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In this episode, we meet John Scott, King’s Counsel and Senior Counsel, and a familiar face to many in the law profession. John looks back on his journey through the legal landscape, from his early days as a barrister in London, to the landmark case that brought him to Hong Kong, and his many years here as a commercial litigation and arbitration specialist. He also talks about his long association with Des Voeux Chambers and his work as a Justice of the Peace. He speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned.
00:42 Introduction and Guest Background
01:28 Current Work and Recent Activities
01:46 Early Life and Education
03:59 Career Beginnings and Early Practice
06:44 Move to Hong Kong and Initial Impressions
09:17 Life in Hong Kong and Professional Growth
17:57 Involvement in the Hong Kong Bar Association
18:34 Role as Justice of the Peace
20:51 Views on the Judiciary and Legal System
31:31 Personal Interests and Hobbies
32:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Host: Colin Cohen
Director: Niall Donnelly
Producer and VO: Thomas Latter
Established in 1985, Boase Cohen & Collins is an independent law firm equipped with Hong Kong knowledge and global reach. Please visit our website.
By NiallIn this episode, we meet John Scott, King’s Counsel and Senior Counsel, and a familiar face to many in the law profession. John looks back on his journey through the legal landscape, from his early days as a barrister in London, to the landmark case that brought him to Hong Kong, and his many years here as a commercial litigation and arbitration specialist. He also talks about his long association with Des Voeux Chambers and his work as a Justice of the Peace. He speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned.
00:42 Introduction and Guest Background
01:28 Current Work and Recent Activities
01:46 Early Life and Education
03:59 Career Beginnings and Early Practice
06:44 Move to Hong Kong and Initial Impressions
09:17 Life in Hong Kong and Professional Growth
17:57 Involvement in the Hong Kong Bar Association
18:34 Role as Justice of the Peace
20:51 Views on the Judiciary and Legal System
31:31 Personal Interests and Hobbies
32:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Host: Colin Cohen
Director: Niall Donnelly
Producer and VO: Thomas Latter
Established in 1985, Boase Cohen & Collins is an independent law firm equipped with Hong Kong knowledge and global reach. Please visit our website.