Reflections on leaving private practice, building new skills, and navigating career change as a senior lawyer.
reviewed a contract drafted by ChatGPT last week. It looked polished. Then I found internal inconsistencies, missing risk allocation, and no IP protection. The rework cost more than hiring a professional from the start. Here’s why AI-drafted contracts are a false economy....
After 20 years in offshore firms, I’ve moved to a boutique Hong Kong practice. Here’s why I traded safety for autonomy and what it means for clients....
After a year away from law, I’ve joined GPS Legal LLP. But this isn’t a return to offshore practice. I’m shifting to Hong Kong law, working with SMEs and funds, and building something new....
Most board minutes fail to show independent judgment. Learn the 5 essential elements directors need: rationale, alternatives, risks, conflicts, and dissent. Includes a checklist....
Directors face personal liability for decisions they don’t understand. Learn the three traps that catch even experienced leaders—and how to avoid them....
I helped a scrappy start-up with their contracts and learnt a valuable lesson about risk, fees and boundaries. Here’s what I found — and the three things every small business owner should fix today....
Banks have been internalising their documents for years to cut costs and speed up deals. Here is why SMEs should do the same—and how independent consultants make it affordable...
Fintechs and startups face a classic dilemma: regulators expect banking arrangements before approving MSO licences, but banks won’t open accounts without licences. Here’s how to navigate it....
Discover why who you know matters more than what you know. Learn practical networking strategies to build trust, create opportunities and grow your career or business...
Why opening a business bank account in Hong Kong is harder than it should be. Explore the regulatory burden, profit logic, and track record trap holding back small businesses....
Small task, big risk. Five common mistakes when changing a director in a BVI company — and a simple process to avoid late filings, invalid approvals and compliance flags....
Uncover the 3 common governance slip-ups that derail deals and create stress. Learn a simple framework to keep your company compliant and deal-ready...
My first full month of job hunting has been a whirlwind — coffees, conversations, mindset shifts, and trying new things outside my comfort zone....
Newly made law firm partner? Here are 5 lessons I wish I’d known — from finding a sponsor to saying no, building authority, and owning your numbers...
Lawyers can no longer just spot risks — they must think like business managers. Learn why governance, stakeholder engagement, and solution-oriented advice make legal teams a competitive advantage....