Jun 04 2024 26 mins
In this episode, we meet Senior Counsel Chua Guan-Hock, who looks back on his schooling and university days in the UK, first steps in the Hong Kong legal profession and work as Chairman of the Appeal Board Panel for Town Planning. He also reflects on his long association with Des Voeux Chambers, which has just celebrated its 40th anniversary. Hock speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen.
00:31 Welcome to Law & More: A Chat with Senior Counsel Chua Guan-Hock
02:11 A Journey from Malaysia to Hong Kong: Early Life and Education
03:51 Choosing Law and the Path to Cambridge
05:20 From Bar School to Hong Kong: The Early Career Moves
06:46 Building a Career in Commercial Law at Des Voeux Chambers
13:20 Reflections on Public Service and the Judiciary
14:06 The Role of Senior Counsel and Contributions to the Legal Community
22:21 Exploring International Education and Balancing Multiple Roles
26:15 Final Thoughts and Future Directions