In this episode, we meet former judge Bebe Chu, a leading authority in the field of family law. Bebe reflects on her upbringing in Hong Kong, early days as a solicitor and her subsequent career in the Judiciary, where she was eventually appointed as Judge with Special Responsibilities for Family Cases in the High Court. Since retiring from the bench, she has continued her career as an arbitrator and mediator. She speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned.  

00:54 Introduction and Guest Welcome  
01:49 Current Activities and Recent Work  
02:58 Early Life and Education  
05:47 Career Beginnings in Law  
07:28 Transition to Family Law  
13:59 Becoming a Judge  
18:01 High Court Experience  
22:34 International Hague Network of Judges  
26:08 Reflections on Family Law and Reforms  
30:36 Retirement and New Ventures  
35:35 Final Thoughts on Hong Kong's Future

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.

In this episode, 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 a different development path to that trodden by the US and Europe. He covers all this, plus his new book about China, in conversation with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 

00:55 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:34 Chandran Nair's Recent Activities
03:07 Early Life and Education
04:33 Career Beginnings and Move to Hong Kong
07:58 Sustainability and Global Warming
14:46 The Role of Think Tanks
21:07 Rule of Law in Hong Kong
26:16 Chandran Nair's Writing and New Book
31:47 Future of Hong Kong 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.

In this episode, 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 Malaysia, and her distinguished career in Hong Kong. She speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 

 00:38 Introduction and Guest Introduction
 01:49 Early Life and Education
 03:49 Legal Career Beginnings
 06:06 Academic Journey in Malaysia
 09:35 Transition to Hong Kong
 11:54 Contributions to Legal Education
 17:20 Establishing Sihombing Law Mentors
 24:23 Reflections and Future Outlook
 29:11 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.

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.

In this episode, 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 ambitions for Ally Law as she begins her two-year leadership term. She speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned.

00:38 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:24 Paola's Recent Activities and Ally Law AGM
02:14 Paola's Background and Journey into Law
05:04 Early Career and Specialization in Life Sciences
07:04 Involvement with Ally Law
10:56 Balancing Law Practice and Ally Law Responsibilities
13:15 Future Challenges and Goals for Ally Law
21:34 Advice for Young Lawyers and the Impact of AI
26:38 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.

In this episode, we are joined by King’s Counsel Ng Jern-Fei, 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 offering insights into his current practice. He speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 

00:33 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:30 Current Work and High-Profile Cases
02:18 Early Life and Education
03:29 Choosing a Career in Law
04:43 University Experience at Cambridge
06:15 Becoming a Barrister
10:10 Pupillage and Early Career
16:44 Significant Cases and Achievements
20:13 Transition to King's Counsel
23:45 Return to Asia and Current Practice
37:27 Balancing Work and Family Life
40:36 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.

In this episode, we are joined by James Irvine, director of commercial operations at Hong Kong’s enormous new sports and entertainment hub, Kai Tak Sports Park. James highlights the scale and variety of the incredible facilities, discusses the major events being planned, and explains why Kai Tak is such an important development for the city. He speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 

00:45 Introduction and Guest Welcome 
02:12 Overview of Kai Tak Sports Park 
03:35 Accessibility and Transportation 
05:57 Government Vision and Development 
07:59 James' Background and Career 
10:12 Event Management and Operations 
15:52 Sports and Community Engagement 
22:35 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.

In this episode, we are joined by Senior Counsel Mohan Bharwaney, a retired justice of the High Court who has authored a significant number of landmark judgments in the field of personal injury and medical negligence. Mohan reflects on his upbringing in Hong Kong, early days as a barrister and some of his memorable cases, in conversation with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 

 00:44 Introduction and Guest Background
 02:00 Early Life and Education
 04:18 Law School and Early Career
 09:24 Specialization in Personal Injury Law
 15:20 Notable Cases and Achievements
 19:24 Judicial Career and Law Reform
 29:52 Retirement and Current Activities
 31:27 Reflections on Hong Kong's Future 

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.

In this episode, we are joined by José-Antonio Maurellet SC, the newly elected chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association. In a wide-ranging discussion, José looks back on his student days at Oxford, early work as a barrister and the development of his practice in company and commercial law. He also talks about the work of the Bar Association and its important role in Hong Kong’s legal landscape. José speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 

00:49 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:57 Early Life and Education
03:02 University Experience and Career Beginnings
05:09 Pupillage and Early Legal Career
10:20 Specialization in Company Law and Arbitration
12:58 Becoming a Senior Counsel
15:00 Role and Responsibilities as Chairman of the Bar Association
17:49 Encouraging New Barristers and Legal Aid
20:02 International Relations and Overseas Judges
32:44 Personal Life and Hobbies
33:53 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.

In this episode, we welcome Iñaki Amate, design industry innovator and chair of the European Chamber of Commerce. Iñaki traces his globetrotting career, which has taken him from his native Spain to Finland, Hong Kong and many places in between, the work of EuroCham, and why it is important for Hong Kong to attract talented professionals from all over the world. He speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned.

00:48 Introduction to Iñaki Amate
01:28 Current Busy Season in Hong Kong
02:18 Iñaki's Early Life and Education
03:36 Journey to Finland and Professional Beginnings
04:39 Building a Career in Digital Innovation
07:54 Founding and Growing Fjord
11:23 Transition to Hong Kong
15:31 Role at EY and European Chamber of Commerce
18:42 Challenges and Opportunities in Hong Kong
28:14 Future Outlook and Personal Reflections 

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.