Phil has eight years' experience as an editor and writer in Hong Kong, Japan and the UK, and has particular expertise in the legal field. He was editor of China Law & Practice from 2008-2010 .

Phil has a BSc from the University of Nottingham and will graduate with an LLB from the University of London in 2012.

He writes regular news and features for IBA Global Insight (the magazine of the International Bar Association) and Conventus Law, sub-edits articles, supplements and books for Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC, proofreads for adventurer and writer Mark Hines, and consults for E-Square English School and Studio Eddies.

Phil's published feature articles for IBA Global Insight include:
... And two steps back (India/Corporate governance)
Asia's wealth of secrets (Tax)
One country, two systems (Corporate governance)
The rise of competition in Asia (Antitrust/competition)
The risks of the Middle Kingdom (China/risk management)

He has also written many Asia-focused legal news analysis pieces.

Christine has a degree in Fine Art and extensive experience in early childhood education in the US, Japan and Hong Kong. She specialises in the design of English language courses for young non-native speakers, particularly reading and writing.