We are a young independent law firm, but with decades of experience providing bespoke legal advice and exceptional client service to individuals, families, entrepreneurs and businesses, in Hong Kong and internationally.
Our solicitors have achieved outstanding results in the most recent editions of Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, Asialaw, Benchmark Litigation and Doyles. They have also been recognised multiple times by Asia Legal Business and Community Business.
Our clients have diverse issues. Some require immediate attention and speedy outcomes. Others require the building of a long-term partnership between solicitor and client. In all situations and for all our clients, we provide clear practical advice to help achieve the best results.
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Adam Hugill has a particularly strong reputation advising on contentious employment matters and has excellent ties with local businesses from many industry sectors, which should enable him to offer a viable alternative to some of the larger, more established firms in the market.
Christopher Hooley handles non-contentious employment matters as part of his broad-ranging corporate and commercial practice.
Adam Hugill is a founding partner at Hugill & Ip Solicitors, a firm founded in September 2018. He handles disputes and advisory work. One of his clients reports that he “made it easy to understand the different costs and benefits of any course of action”, and describes him as “down-to-earth and very practical”.
Alfred Ip of Hugill & Ip Solicitors is noted for his private client work, having particular expertise in litigation arising from wills and inheritance provisions. Clients praise his “strategic” approach and describe him as a “big-picture lawyer”. “He is pragmatic and goes straight to the point”, a source also reports.
Christopher Hooley joined Hugill & Ip Solicitors in September 2018, bringing over his solid track record for handling corporate work involving Hong Kong, including advising on mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. One client reports: “His advice is not only good from a legal perspective but also from both practical and commercial viewpoints”, while another source notes: “He has a long-standing reputation. He is very personable and is able to resolve issues quickly and efficiently”.
Adam Hugill is well regarded in the market for his experience advising on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including discrimination, immigration, compensation and terminations. One peer interviewee says he is “experienced, reliable, and well informed” while another confirms that “he has a lot of experience. I’m very comfortable referring work to him“.
Alfred Ip is an “experienced and aggressive litigator who can always come up with good strategies” and “is able to adopt a pragmatic approach”. His practice encompasses a range of contentious probate matters, including litigation relating to inheritance and wills.
With the full spectrum of experience in probate, Alfred can provide practical advice to a client’s estate planning, from a properly drafted will to a complex trust structure, with the aim of avoiding any potential pitfalls that may lead to family dispute. His unique experience in probate sets him apart from other estate planning practitioners.
Team head Adam Hugill leads on the aforementioned mandates, although he is best known for the “amazing service” he provides to senior ranking employees in contentious matters.
Christopher Hooley has a good track record advising major businesses on the employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions and reorganisations. He also ably advises on contentious mandates, including such issues as discrimination claims, pay disputes and breaches of restrictive covenants.
Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Asialaw Leading Lawyers in the following practice areas:
Christopher Hooley has almost three decades of experience working in Hong Kong – he is “very commercial, and very savvy“; “responsive and helpful” and provides “excellent advice”.
Alfred Ip is “a confident lawyer” who is “not afraid to go up against big opponents” and is “very smart and considerate of clients’ interests”. He has particular experience of litigation relating to guardianships, inheritance and wills.
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