Hong Kong, 6 January 2025: In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by the Honourable Geoffrey Ma, the former Chief Justice of Hong Kong. Geoffrey looks back on his distinguished career, from his upbringing and education in the UK, to his many years at the Hong Kong Bar, and two decades of service with the Judiciary. He recalls memorable cases, challenges and achievements, and discusses the importance of the rule of law. As well, he talks about his love of football and cricket. Geoffrey speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen.
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Major step for court broadcasting
By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 24 March 2025: In a significant move, the Judiciary is to launch a two-year pilot scheme for the live broadcasting of hearings in the Court of Final Appeal. The scheme will begin on 1 April and involve “substantive appellate proceedings”. The development comes after the Judiciary conducted four trial runs […]
Shining a light on four decades
Hong Kong, 19 March 2025: Need inspiration? Conceptual artist Sir Michael Craig-Martin – “The Godfather of Brit Art” – has the answer with his sculpture Bright Idea, a four-metre-tall yellow lightbulb constructed from steel. It is one of a series of designs in which he challenges our perceptions of mundane objects by capturing their “formal […]
Drug sentencing guidelines revised
By Jasmine Kwong Hong Kong, 12 March 2025: In a significant ruling, the Court of Appeal has modified Hong Kong’s sentencing guidelines for defendants convicted after trial of trafficking heroin, cocaine or ice. The move keeps in place lengthy minimum prison terms for small-scale traffickers, but offers courts more room to manoeuvre in handling cases […]
BC&C celebrates 40 years of legal services
Hong Kong, 10 March 2025: Flashback to 1985 and there was much happening in our city. The Legislative Council held its first-ever election, poignant drama Homecoming was the major winner at the Hong Kong Film Awards and Ecuador’s Andrés Gómez won the Seiko Super Tennis tournament at Victoria Park. As well, legal professionals Melville Boase […]
Law & More: Episode 50 – José Maurellet SC
Hong Kong, 3 March 2025: This time, we are joined by José-Antonio Maurellet SC, the newly elected chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association. In a wide-ranging discussion, José looks back on his student days at Oxford, early work as a barrister and the development of his practice in company and commercial law. He also […]