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September 1, 2026Episode 6730 min
Episode 70 - Highlights, Part 2
In this second special highlights episode, our Senior Partner Colin Cohen revisits several more of the conversations he’s had with guests over the past five years, including high-profile businessman Allan Zeman, Irish Consul-General Jennifer Bourke, various barristers from home and overseas, and the former Chief Justice of Hong Kong Geoffrey Ma. Stay tuned. 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 .
August 3, 2026Episode 6933 min
Episode 69 - Michael Campion
Today’s guest is Michael Campion, a former professional footballer who has since forged a diverse career as a keynote speaker, corporate trainer and podcaster. Michael traces his journey, from football-mad youngster growing up in Hong Kong to the person he is today, recounting the twists and turns of his eventful life and the lessons he has learned along the way. He speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 00:39 Meet Michael Campion 01:22 Life as an Entrepreneur 02:12 Growing Up in Hong Kong 03:38 Durham and Choosing Geography 04:41 Back to Hong Kong First Job 06:11 Football Dreams and Trials 10:17 Investment Banking Detour 11:50 Wine Career and Personal Brand 13:46 Balancing Wine and Football 14:58 Hong Kong National Team Pride 15:47 Sake Startup and Entrepreneurship 16:58 Sake Business Highs 18:10 From Shy to Speaker 19:30 Sports to Corporate Training 20:36 Working With Lawyers 23:05 Persuasion Masterclass Pitch 24:45 Ben Quinlan Partnership 26:27 Golf and Family Balance 28:16 Why Hong Kong Matters 30:07 Scaling Impact and AI 32:08 Human Connection Finale 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 .
July 7, 2026Episode 6825 min
Episode 68 - Ronald Sum
In this episode, we speak with high-profile solicitor Ronald Sum, who has vast experience across a range of practice areas, both at home and abroad. Ronald looks back on his Hong Kong upbringing, university days in Australia and his first steps in the legal profession, before offering his thoughts on a range of contemporary issues. He speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 00:40 Welcome and Introduction 01:22 Mediation Week and Peer Cases 02:26 Growing Up and Studying Abroad 03:30 Why Law Not Medicine 05:00 Early Practice War Stories 07:02 Maritime Law and Ship Arrests 08:29 Arbitration Career Begins 10:08 Global Mediation Summit and IOMED 12:43 Sports Law and CAS Journey 17:57 Law Society Council Service 20:13 Launching Hoi Doh and Son 21:53 Advice for Young Lawyers 23:17 Hong Kong Outlook and Closing 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 .
June 14, 2026Episode 6725 min
Episode 67 - Queenie Lau SC
This episode features Senior Counsel Queenie Lau, who reflects on her early years at boarding school in the UK, university days at Cambridge and her subsequent career in the legal profession, including her initial steps as a corporate solicitor before deciding her future lay at the Bar. Queenie speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 00:37 Meet Queenie Lau 01:46 Life and Schooling 04:00 Choosing Cambridge Law 05:52 From Solicitor to Barrister 07:55 Early Bar Practice 09:24 Judicial Sitting and Balance 10:09 Greater Bay Qualification 11:22 Mediation and Arbitration 12:01 Taking Silk and CFA 14:41 Advice for Aspiring Barristers 16:44 Bar Association and Service 17:58 Sports Arbitration Spotlight 19:06 Travel and Photography 21:05 Stage and Music Memories 21:57 Hong Kong Disputes Future 23:07 Temple Chambers Culture 24:34 Closing Thanks 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 .
June 1, 2026Episode 6630 min
Episode 66 - Highlights, Part 1
In this special highlights episode, our Senior Partner Colin Cohen revisits some of the conversations he’s had with guests over the past five years, including politician and former government minister Christine Loh, journalist Douglas Wong, ex-Rugby Union chief Robbie McRobbie and various eminent barristers. All of them have interesting stories to tell. Stay tuned. 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 .
May 11, 2026Episode 6526 min
Episode 65 - Yamilette Cano
Today’s guest is Yamilette Cano, president of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. Yamilette reflects on her life journey: achieving her dream of becoming a professional ballerina, studying international relations at university and then relocating to Hong Kong, where she champions entrepreneurship, innovation and public speaking. She speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 00:47 Welcome and Introduction 01:52 Growing Up in Mexico 03:00 Ballet Dreams and Discipline 04:13 Canada Ballet Crossroads 05:24 University and International Relations 07:01 Falling for Hong Kong 07:48 Breaking Into Events 10:01 Founding Louder Global 11:29 Confidence and Speaking Tips 15:43 Women Empowerment Focus 16:43 Leading the Mexican Chamber 19:25 Books and Finding Your Voice 20:38 Mexico Travel and Safety 22:41 Learning Five Languages 23:48 Hong Kong Home and Future Plans 25:47 Closing Thanks and Farewell 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 .
April 13, 2026Episode 6439 min
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 by barristers Yang-Wahn Hew and Azan Marwah to discuss the multiple governance, regulatory and compliance issues facing sports stakeholders. Stay tuned. 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 .
March 10, 2026Episode 6334 min
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 diplomatic wrangle that inspired his most recent book. He speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 00:48 Meet Malcolm Merry 01:56 Early Life and Oxford 04:37 Chicago and LLM Detour 05:40 Bar Training in London 06:41 Move to Hong Kong U 08:12 Discovering Land Law 11:11 Joining the Hong Kong Bar 12:39 Full Time Practice Shift 13:03 Title Work and Market Cycles 16:17 Deputy Judge Reflections 17:36 New Territories and Small Houses 18:49 Writing the Definitive Texts 20:42 Back to Academia in 2003 25:33 Grounded at Kai Tak Book 28:46 Retirement Life in England 29:23 Cricket and Camaraderie 31:19 Hong Kong Then and Now 34:07 Final Thanks and Farewell 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 .
February 24, 2026Episode 6235 min
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 administration, and the challenges facing modern Hong Kong. Having spent almost her entire career in public service, Regina has recently retired from the Legislative Council but, as she makes clear to Colin, she has absolutely no intention of slowing down. Stay tuned. 00:51 Welcome to Law & More: Introducing Regina Ip 01:42 Grandparent Life & Staying Busy 02:07 Why She Stepped Down After 17 Years in LegCo 02:54 Early Life, Education & Glasgow Years 04:42 From Poetry to Public Service: Joining the Civil Service 05:34 First Posting: ICAC Era Discipline Cases & Early Challenges 06:49 Rise Through Government: Immigration, Passports & Sino-British Talks 09:44 Secretary for Security & the Article 23 Storm 10:45 A Reset at Stanford: Studying in the US (2003–2006) 12:43 Back to Hong Kong: Think Tank, Elections & Founding the NPP 14:40 Pushing Hong Kong High-Tech: Savantas’ Mission 16:34 Global Prosperity Summit: Rebuilding Hong Kong’s International Links 18:30 Inside ExCo: What the Executive Council Actually Does 23:33 Geopolitics & Hong Kong’s Role in China’s Rise 27:24 Biggest Challenge Ahead: Aging Society, Families & Fertility 29:20 From Stickers to Instagram: Becoming a Social Media Star 30:34 2026 and Beyond: Party Leadership, Elections & Mentoring New Talent 34:37 Closing Thanks & Farewell 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 .
January 14, 2026Episode 6129 min
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 General’s Chambers. He discusses the joys of working in private practice, the challenges of sitting as a Judge, and his tenure as Chairman of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. He speaks with our Senior Partner, Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 00:51 Introduction to Neil Kaplan: The Father of Hong Kong Arbitration 01:37 Recent Activities and the Kaplan Lecture 03:42 Journey into Law: Early Inspirations and Career Beginnings 05:58 Specialisation and Transition to Hong Kong 08:00 Government Service in Hong Kong 09:57 Private Practice and Establishing Des Voeux Chambers 10:40 Judicial Career and Arbitration Contributions 13:35 Leaving the Judiciary and Embracing Arbitration 16:10 Growth of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre 18:16 Current Arbitration Landscape and Advice for Young Lawyers 26:57 Reflections on a Distinguished Career and Life in Hong Kong 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 .
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