Law & More: The Boase Cohen & Collins Podcast
Episodes
64 episodes
Episode 64 - Yang-Wahn Hew & Azan Marwah
In this episode, we examine sports law, a practice area that is evolving rapidly as Hong Kong builds world-class sports facilities and hosts an increasing number of elite international sporting events. Our Senior Partner Colin Cohen is joined b...
Episode 63 - Malcolm Merry
Today’s guest is academic, barrister and author Malcolm Merry. A leading authority on land law and keen scholar of Hong Kong’s colourful history, Malcolm reflects on his university years, four decades in the city’s legal sector and the diplomat...
Episode 62 - Regina Ip
Today’s guest is one of our city’s most high-profile public figures, Regina Ip. In a wide-ranging discussion with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen, Regina reflects on her upbringing and university days, her stellar career in politics and administ...
Episode 61 - Neil Kaplan KC
Today’s guest is Neil Kaplan KC, one of the world’s leading authorities on arbitration. Neil reflects on his long and distinguished career, beginning as a barrister in London before relocating to Hong Kong to serve in the pre-handover Attorney ...
Episode 60 - Bill Ricquier
In this episode, we meet renowned lawyer and academic Bill Ricquier, whose distinguished legal career has included spells in London and Liverpool before settling down as a long-term resident of Singapore. Aside from law, Bill’s other passion is...
Episode 59 - Julia Charlton
In this episode, we meet corporate finance lawyer Julia Charlton, a hugely respected and vastly experienced legal practitioner in Hong Kong’s financial sector. Julia looks back on her career journey, beginning with her upbringing in the northea...
Episode 58 - Bebe Chu
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 appoint...
Episode 57 - Chandran Nair
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 s...
Episode 56 - Judith Sihombing
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 profes...
Episode 55 - John Scott KC SC
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...
Episode 54 - Paola Sangiovanni
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 Mi...
Episode 53 - Ng Jern-Fei KC
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 Cambridg...
Episode 52 - James Irvine
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 ...
Episode 51 - Mohan Bharwaney
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 upbr...
Episode 50 - José Maurellet SC
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...
Episode 49 - Iñaki Amate
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,...
Episode 48 - Geoffrey Ma
In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by the Honourable Geoffrey Ma, the former Chief Justice of Hong Kong. Geoffrey looks back on his distinguished career, from his upbringing and education in the UK, to his many years at the Hong Kong...
Episode 47 - Hannes and Johannes
In this episode, we welcome two prominent members of the German business community: Hannes Farlock, Delegate and Chief Representative of German Industry and Commerce Ltd, and Johannes Hack, President of the German Chamber of Commerce. Hannes an...
Episode 46 - Ian McWalters
In this episode, we meet former Director of Public Prosecutions and later Justice of Appeal Ian McWalters, who looks back on his upbringing in Australia, adventurous days as a lawyer in Papua New Guinea, and four decades of stellar service in t...
Episode 45 - Anoop Gidwani
In this episode, we meet forensic accountant and white collar crime investigator Anoop Gidwani, who reflects on his long career with the Independent Commission Against Corruption and some of the landmark cases he worked on. As well, Anoop talks...
Episode 44 - Jennifer Bourke
We are delighted to meet Jennifer Bourke, the Consul General of Ireland to Hong Kong and Macao. With a busy schedule that mixes politics, business and culture, Jennifer is loving life in Hong Kong, where she embraces the city’s energy, works cl...
Episode 43 - John Budge
In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by solicitor John Budge who, aside from his career in the legal profession, has compiled an exemplary record of public service. John looks back on his four-plus decades in Hong Kong and talks passio...
Episode 42 - Siddharth Sridhar
In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by Dr Siddharth Sridhar, whose pioneering work in the field of infectious diseases has pushed him into the public spotlight. In a wide-ranging discussion with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen, Siddhar...
Episode 41 - Chua Guan-Hock SC, JP
In this episode, we meet Senior Counsel Chua Guan-Hock, who looks back on his schooling and university days in the UK, first steps in the Hong Kong legal profession and work as Chairman of the Appeal Board Panel for Town Planning. He also refle...
