Law & More: The Boase Cohen & Collins Podcast

This time, our guest is Senior Counsel David Leung, whose outstanding career with the Department of Justice culminated in a three-year spell as Director of Public Prosecutions. David reflects on his legal studies and early days as a solicitor, the responsibilities of being a public prosecutor, and his recent return to private practice. He talks with our Senior Partner, Colin Cohen.  Host: Colin Co...

In this episode, we focus on the law relating to animal welfare with our guest, Professor Amanda Whitfort. A barrister and university lecturer who has co-authored major reports on animal welfare, Amanda discusses Hong Kong’s outdated laws, issues surrounding cruelty and neglect, and major problems such as smuggling and hoarding. She speaks with our Partner, Alice Cabrelli.  Host: Alice Cabrelli Di...

In this episode, we focus on the law relating to children and young people. Our Partner Alice Cabrelli speaks with barrister Azan Marwah, Chair of the Hong Kong Committee on Children’s Rights, who explains how this city lacks the necessary legislation and robust support systems to properly protect its youngest and most vulnerable residents. Host: Alice Cabrelli Director: Niall Donnelly Producer an...

This time, our guest is Bloomberg editor Douglas Wong, who reflects on his upbringing in Malaysia, schooling in the UK and many years working in Hong Kong. A veteran of the city’s media scene who has covered financial, political and legal issues, Douglas is also a former President of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club. Host: Colin Cohen Director: Niall Donnelly Producer and VO: Thomas Latter  Establ...

In this episode, our Senior Partner Colin Cohen welcomes Robbie McRobbie, CEO of the Hong Kong Rugby Union. Robbie reflects on his upbringing in Scotland, days at Oxford University and his entertaining first career as a Hong Kong police officer. He also talks passionately about the Rugby Union’s work in the community and the unique appeal of the Hong Kong Sevens. Stay tuned.  Host: Colin Cohen Dir...

This time, our Senior Partner Colin Cohen welcomes one of Hong Kong’s most eminent barristers, Senior Counsel Gladys Li. In a wide-ranging discussion, Gladys reflects on her days studying law at Cambridge University, early work experiences in London and her distinguished career in Hong Kong where she has championed human rights and access to education. Host: Colin Cohen Director: Niall Donnelly Pr...

This time, our Senior Partner Colin Cohen enjoys an entertaining chat with Mike Rowse, former ICAC officer and high-profile civil servant who worked tirelessly to bring tourists and investors to Hong Kong. Looking back at his 50 years in town, Mike discusses building Disneyland, the fallout from Harbourfest and his recent Legislative Council election campaign. Stay tuned. Host: Colin Cohen Directo...

On today's episode, our Senior Partner Colin Cohen speaks with Victor Apps, Chairman of the Business and Professionals Federation of Hong Kong and formerly a senior insurance executive and member of the Election Committee. Victor looks back on his career and also addresses two issues on which he and the Federation have been particularly vocal, the Mandatory Provident Fund and poverty in Hong...

This time, our guest is Ali Burney, a Hong Kong-based Foreign Registered Lawyer whose practice areas include the complex world of economic sanctions and export controls. Ali is a Partner in Steptoe & Johnson, an international law firm headquartered in Washington. He speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen about the ongoing tensions between the United States and China, the challenges of advi...

Note: This special episode of Law & More is presented in Chinese. This time, our guest is Eugene Yim, a barrister from Bernacchi Chambers, who has vast experience in all aspects of family law including children and ancillary relief matters. Eugene speaks with our Partner Lisa Wong and Associate Kristie Wong about a hot topic in town, the issues around permanent relocation application for child...

In this episode, our Senior Partner Colin Cohen speaks with South China Morning Post columnist Cliff Buddle. Having been with the Post for 27 years, Cliff is ideally positioned to offer his thoughts about the newspaper’s adjustment to the digital age, the challenges posed by social media and how he and his colleagues have covered major news stories, including the 2019 protests and the coronavirus...

In this episode, we meet Senior Counsel Winnie Tam, who dovetails her successful career as a barrister with outstanding public service including chairing the Communications Authority. Winnie talks about her busy life, love of music and her hopes for the future of Hong Kong in conversation with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned.  Don't forget to subscribe. And for more legal opinion,...

This time around, our Senior Partner Colin Cohen meets Steve Vickers, the man known as Hong Kong’s “Mr Risk”. After serving as a senior officer in the Royal Hong Kong Police Force, where he led anti-triad operations and resolved numerous kidnapping incidents, Steve transitioned to the world of business. He is founder and CEO of Steve Vickers and Associates, a risk mitigation, corporate intelligenc...

This week, our Senior Partner Colin Cohen meets one of Hong Kong’s most high-profile barristers, Senior Counsel Clive Grossman. They discuss a range of topics, including Clive’s upbringing and early legal career in Southern Rhodesia, his work in the pre-handover Hong Kong Legal Department and subsequently in private practice, and his newly-published autobiography.  Don't forget to subscribe....

In this episode, our Partner Lisa Wong welcomes two guests, Senior Counsel Philip Dykes and Counsel Christina Tseng, to discuss the complex issue of surrogacy and the potential legal ramifications for Hong Kong couples who choose this method of starting a family. Lisa is part of our Family Law team while both barristers have considerable experience in handling surrogacy cases. Don't forget to...

In this episode, our Senior Partner Colin Cohen meets former Court of Final Appeal judge Michael Hartmann. In their wide-ranging discussion, Michael recalls his days as a solicitor in his native Rhodesia during its transition to Zimbabwe, talks about his career in the Judiciary and reveals his hopes for the future of Hong Kong.  Don't forget to subscribe. And for more legal opinion, news, and...

This week, Senior Partner Colin Cohen meets Paul Zimmerman – District Councillor, environmentalist and passionate advocate of sensible urban planning. Among many topics, they discuss Hong Kong’s notorious traffic congestion, public access to the iconic harbour and what it’s like working with, and sometimes opposing, the city’s bureaucracy. Only on Law & More.   Don't forget to subscribe....

In this episode, Professor Simon Young, Associate Dean at the University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Law, joins Boase Cohen & Collins Senior Partner Colin Cohen to discuss a number of important topics. Chief among them are how Covid-19 has affected students and lecturers alike and the impact of the national security law on university teaching. As a scholar of constitutional law, Simon also...