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Jose-Antonio Maurellet
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Jose-Antonio Maurellet SC is the current chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association and a commercial litigator.
Jose-Antonio Maurellet SC is the current chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association and a commercial litigator.
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Legal Tales
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Having common law lawyers from here, elsewhere is in Hong Kong’s best interest
Having overseas lawyers here is not a historical hangover, but allows the courts to get the best expertise under ‘one country, two systems’.
6 Nov 2025 - 9:30AM
Legal Tales
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Keeping Hong Kong corruption-free for 51 years – the ICAC
Apart from the establishment of the anti-corruption agency and certain laws, a change in culture has been a key factor in keeping the city clean.
28 Aug 2025 - 9:30AM
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Legal Tales
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How a trip to Paris showed that in Hong Kong, nothing is impossible
Recent Department of Justice seminar in the French capital underscored the country’s strong connections with Hong Kong.
24 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
Opinion
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Recognising same-sex partnerships is vital for inclusive, diverse Hong Kong
Passing of bill to recognise same-sex partnerships will be conducive to rule of law and city’s image both at home and abroad.
10 Jul 2025 - 11:01AM
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Hong Kong’s jury system: not an ‘unwritten law’
Hong Kong’s jury system has served the city well and is part of our common law heritage.
5 Jun 2025 - 4:43PM
Legal Tales
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We should all speak up to defend judicial independence from any interference
It is unacceptable in any civilised society governed by the rule of law to seek to pressurise judges to reach a particular decision or to resign.
17 Apr 2025 - 9:30AM
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