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We endeavour to build lasting client relationships based on trust, professionalism and discretion

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 and Asialaw. They have also been recognised multiple times by Asia Legal Business.

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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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Trust Focus Week: Breach of Trust and “Anti-Bartlett” Provisions

 Trust Focus Week: Breach of Trust and “Anti-Bartlett” Provisions 600 800 Alfred Ip

It is reassuring for settlors to know that the Hong Kong courts hold professional trustees to a very high standard when exercising their fiduciary duties. Strong protection from the courts may be another reason why professional trustees may be preferred.

Trust Focus Week: Private Trust Companies

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If you would like to carry on your family business for successive generations and you feel that the retention of such shares is of utmost importance and that you do not want a third-party trustee to interfere with the management of the business, then a PTC or a VISTA Trust may be the solution for you.

Trust Focus Week: Choice of Trustees

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The major hurdle is finding the right trustee since there is no standard answer as the wishes of the settlor, family circumstances and asset picture or holding structure can all affect the choice of trustee.

Trust Focus Week: Different Types of Trusts

 Trust Focus Week: Different Types of Trusts 1000 1499 Freda Lim

There are different types of trusts for different purposes depending on the settlor’s needs and goals, while the essential characteristic of all trusts is the separation of legal and beneficial ownership.

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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.

Legal 500 - 2019

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”.

Chambers Asia - 2019

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.

Chambers Asia - 2019

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”.

Chambers Asia - 2019

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“.

Chambers Asia - 2018

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.

Chambers Asia - 2018

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.

Legal 500 - 2018

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.

Legal 500 - 2018

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.

Chambers Asia - 2018

Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Asialaw Leading Lawyers in the following practice areas:

  • Adam Hugill for Labour and Employment
  • Alfred Ip for Private Client (the only one in Hong Kong) and Dispute Resolution
  • Christopher Hooley for Corporate and M&A
Asialaw - 2018

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”.

Chambers Asia - 2017

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.

Chambers Asia - 2017
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