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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.

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October 27, 2026Episode 7328 min

Episode 73 - Ning Zhu

Today’s guest is Ning Zhu, co-founder and managing partner of Chance Bridge, one of the fastest-growing law firms in Mainland China. Ning reflects on her career to date, including time spent as a young lawyer in London, her strategy for developing Chance Bridge into a leading international firm, and the importance of Hong Kong as a legal and business hub. She speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 00:43 Welcome and Introduction 01:51 Early Life and Choosing Law 02:52 University in China 03:53 First Practice and UK Studies 04:54 Glasgow Memories 06:16 London Firm Lessons 07:56 Founding Chance Bridge 09:41 Naming the Firm 11:08 Organic Growth Nationwide 13:39 PhD and Academic Drive 15:26 Joining Ally Law Network 20:25 Hong Kong and Expansion Plans 25:12 Hobbies and Staying Balanced 26:06 China Future Outlook 27:22 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 .

October 6, 2026Episode 7233 min

Episode 72 - Mark Prevezer

Today’s guest is corporate lawyer Mark Prevezer, who has spent much of his career in senior roles at both City of London and leading international law firms, holding positions such as Managing Partner, Senior Partner and Global Head of Real Estate. More recently, he has set up Silver Fox International Legal Consulting, advising law firms on strategy and expansion. Mark speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 00:34 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:20 Silver Fox and Current Work 02:27 Early Career and Mentors 03:33 Why Law Chose Him 04:20 Founding a Boutique Firm 07:00 Breaking Into Hong Kong 08:45 Relationships Drive Referrals 11:11 Merger Mistake and New Firm 12:01 Building a Global Real Estate Team 15:28 Silver Fox Origin Story 19:05 AI and the Future Lawyer 21:45 Networks and International BD 28:42 Equity and Partner Pay Systems 33:31 Global Clients and Five Year Vision 36:41 Closing Thanks and Wrap Up 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 .

September 21, 2026Episode 7142 min

Episode 71 - Neil Jensen

Today’s guest is Neil Jensen, the chairman of Hong Kong Football Club. Neil talks passionately about the club, its members and its role in the community. As well, he shares how he arrived in Hong Kong more than 20 years ago, his love of sport and his enthusiasm for health and fitness. He speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen. Stay tuned. 00:34 Meet Neil Jensen 01:34 Geordie Roots 02:26 Football First 03:56 Banking to Mortgages 06:05 Work Frustrations 06:58 Rise to Chairman 08:45 Pitch Tales 11:48 Rebuilding Soccer Section 13:52 Inside HKFC Today 16:14 Chairman Time Demands 17:39 Community Outreach 24:04 Defining Success 25:19 Lease Renewal Challenge 32:04 HYROX Fitness Journey 34:49 Cancer Diagnosis 36:51 Senior Fitness Podcast 39:47 Hong Kong Home 41:19 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 .

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 .