Law & More: The Boase Cohen & Collins Podcast

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 Introduction01:22 Mediation Week and Peer Cases02:26 Growing Up and Studying Abroad03:30 Why Law Not Medicine05:00 Early Practice War Stories07:02 Maritime Law and Ship Arrests08:29 Arbitration Career Begins10:08 Global Mediation Summit and IOMED12:43 Sports Law and CAS Journey17:57 Law Society Council Service20:13 Launching Hoi Doh and Son21:53 Advice for Young Lawyers23:17 Hong Kong Outlook and Closing Host: Colin CohenDirector: Niall DonnellyProducer 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. 

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 Lau01:46 Life and Schooling04:00 Choosing Cambridge Law05:52 From Solicitor to Barrister07:55 Early Bar Practice09:24 Judicial Sitting and Balance10:09 Greater Bay Qualification11:22 Mediation and Arbitration12:01 Taking Silk and CFA14:41 Advice for Aspiring Barristers16:44 Bar Association and Service17:58 Sports Arbitration Spotlight19:06 Travel and Photography21:05 Stage and Music Memories21:57 Hong Kong Disputes Future23:07 Temple Chambers Culture24:34 Closing Thanks  Host: Colin CohenDirector: Niall DonnellyProducer 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. 

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 CohenDirector: Niall DonnellyProducer 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. 

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 Introduction01:52 Growing Up in Mexico03:00 Ballet Dreams and Discipline04:13 Canada Ballet Crossroads05:24 University and International Relations07:01 Falling for Hong Kong07:48 Breaking Into Events10:01 Founding Louder Global11:29 Confidence and Speaking Tips15:43 Women Empowerment Focus16:43 Leading the Mexican Chamber19:25 Books and Finding Your Voice20:38 Mexico Travel and Safety22:41 Learning Five Languages23:48 Hong Kong Home and Future Plans25:47 Closing Thanks and Farewell Host: Colin CohenDirector: Niall DonnellyProducer 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.