Hong Kong, 6 June 2023: In our latest Law & More, we are thrilled to be joined by one of Hong Kong’s best-known public figures, Allan Zeman – businessman, philanthropist and king of the city’s entertainment industry. Allan talks about his upbringing in Montreal, his early success in the fashion industry, and how he turned a sleepy area called Lan Kwai Fong into the centre of Hong Kong’s nightlife. He speaks with our Senior Partner Colin Cohen.
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