Law & More: The Boase Cohen & Collins Podcast
Current affairs and pressing issues are viewed from a legal perspective by lawyers at Boase Cohen & Collins, one of Hong Kong's leading independent law firms, and our various guests.
Episodes
44 episodes
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...
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Episode 44
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33:16
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...
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Episode 43
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37:28
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...
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Episode 42
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30:22
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...
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Episode 41
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26:51
Episode 40 - Victor Dawes SC
In this episode, we meet Senior Counsel Victor Dawes, who reflects on his upbringing in Hong Kong, his university days in London and his first steps in the legal profession as a young barrister. He also sheds light on the work of the Hong Kong ...
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Episode 40
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35:12
Episode 39 - Sharon Ser
In this episode, we are joined by well-known divorce lawyer Sharon Ser, who reflects on her upbringing and early experiences as a legal professional in London, her subsequent move to Hong Kong and how she established her formidable reputation a...
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Episode 39
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35:38
Episode 38 - Patricia Ho
This time, our guest is well-known public interest lawyer Patricia Ho, who has dedicated her life to assisting Hong Kong’s most vulnerable residents. Patricia highlights issues such as human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation of migran...
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Episode 38
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28:21
Episode 37 - Sabrina Ho
In this episode, we are joined by Sabrina Ho, who is Vice Chair of Council at the historic Helena May in Central. Sabrina tells us about the club’s fascinating history and outstanding record of charitable work, as well as revealing her personal...
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Episode 37
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26:03
Episode 36 - Tim Bredbury
In this episode, we welcome former footballer Tim Bredbury for a fascinating chat about his career and his thoughts on the game as it is today. Tim, born in Hong Kong, started out as a young professional with Liverpool in England before going o...
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Episode 36
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27:12
Episode 35 - Ramesh Vaidyanathan
In this episode, we are pleased to welcome globe-trotting corporate lawyer Ramesh Vaidyanathan. In a wide-ranging discussion, Ramesh talks about practising law in his native India and the country’s growing status as a world economic power. He a...
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Episode 35
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27:19
Episode 34 - Jonathan Midgley
In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by one of Hong Kong’s premier criminal defence lawyers, Jonathan Midgley. In a wide-ranging discussion, Jonathan reflects on his early days in Hong Kong, recalls some of his most notable cases, and...
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Episode 34
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29:40
Episode 33 - Edward Fitzgerald
In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by a true giant of the Bar, King’s Counsel Edward Fitzgerald CBE. A champion of prisoners’ rights, steadfast opponent of the death penalty and firm believer in the power of redemption, Ed looks back...
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Episode 33
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26:10
Episode 32 - Amr Elhenawy
In today's episode we are delighted to be joined by Ambassador/former Consul General of Egypt Amr Elhenawy. A diplomat for more than three decades, during which he was posted all over the world, Amr recently left the Egyptian Foreign Ministry a...
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Episode 32
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27:28
Episode 31 - Mike Riley
In today's episode, we welcome an old friend of the firm and someone who loves visiting Hong Kong, former English Premier League referee Mike Riley. In a wide-ranging discussion, Mike reflects on memorable moments in his career, his recen...
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Episode 31
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34:40
Episode 30 - Saniza Othman
This time, we welcome Malaysian lawyer, philanthropist and patron of the arts Saniza Othman. In a wide-ranging discussion, Saniza talks about her legal career, her support for artists both modern and historic, charitable work and diverse hobbie...
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Episode 30
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25:59
Episode 29 - Ken Macdonald KC
In this episode, we meet one of the UK’s most distinguished King’s Counsel – and someone who is very familiar with Hong Kong – Ken Macdonald. He is a former Director of Public Prosecutions, a life peer in the House of Lords and a founder member...
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Episode 29
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34:53
Episode 28 - Graham Harris SC
In this episode, our guest is Senior Counsel Graham Harris, who has been part of Hong Kong’s legal landscape for almost four decades, first as a government prosecutor, then as co-founder of Liberty Chambers. In the course of his distinguished c...
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Episode 28
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37:28
Episode 27 - Allan Zeman
In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by one of Hong Kong’s best-known public figures, Allan Zeman – businessman, philanthropist and king of the city’s entertainment industry. Allan talks about his upbringing in Montreal, his early succ...
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Episode 27
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41:24
Episode 26 - Grenville Cross
In this episode, we meet Grenville Cross, Hong Kong’s first post-handover Director of Public Prosecutions. Among many topics, Grenville discusses his early days as a Crown Prosecutor, his distinguished 30-year career in public office and some o...
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Episode 26
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33:34
Episode 25 - Johannes Chan
In this episode, we speak with Professor Johannes Chan, former Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Hong Kong and, as well, a barrister who has appeared as leading counsel in many major public law cases. He is currently a Visiting Pr...
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Episode 25
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30:11
Episode 24 - Cynthia Tellez
In this episode, we meet Cynthia Tellez, General Manager of the Mission For Migrant Workers, which provides valuable support services for Hong Kong’s vast community of foreign domestic workers. Cynthia talks about the Mission’s work and the cha...
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Episode 24
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29:21
Episode 23 - Tim Owen KC
In this episode, we welcome eminent barrister Tim Owen KC, a man who has been much in the news recently. Tim discusses his early career, his regular visits to Hong Kong and his many interests, which include politics, films and football. He spea...
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Episode 23
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27:12
Episode 22 - Fu Hualing
Our guest in this episode is Professor Fu Hualing, Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Hong Kong. Hualing reflects on his academic journey from Mainland China to Hong Kong, via years of study and research in Canada, and talks about ...
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Episode 22
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22:57