Joanna Chin

Associate

Email: Joanna@boasecohencollins.com
Phone: (852) 3416 1756

Overview

Joanna studied for her law degree in the UK at the University of Lancaster, where she was member of the Chinese Society and Culture Society, attending Japanese and Korean classes via the latter and volunteering as a language teacher in her spare time. After graduating in 2014, she worked in legal administration – including an extended period with BC&C – before completing her Postgraduate Certificate in Laws at the University of Hong Kong in 2021.

After working as a Trainee Solicitor, Joanna returned to BC&C as a Paralegal in 2023. She stays in touch with her university colleagues as a committee member of the Lancaster University Hong Kong Alumni Group and in her leisure time enjoys hiking, running, yoga and photography.

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24 May 2

Appeal principles clarified by CFA

By Colin Cohen Hong Kong, 2 May 2024: In a landmark judgment that sees a housewife win her legal battle to overturn a conviction for shoplifting, the Court of Final Appeal has given clear direction on what a judge must consider when hearing an appeal arising from the Magistrates’ Court. The top court concluded the […]

24 Apr 30

Gulf initiatives ‘need legal support’

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24 Apr 19

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24 Apr 17

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24 Apr 15

Law & More: Episode 39 – Sharon Ser

Hong Kong, 15 April 2024: In this episode, we are joined by well-known divorce lawyer Sharon Ser, who reflects on her upbringing and early experiences as a legal professional in London, her subsequent move to Hong Kong and how she established her formidable reputation as the go-to practitioner in Family Law. Sharon speaks with our […]

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