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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.

Our solicitors have achieved outstanding results in the most recent editions of Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Asialaw, Benchmark Litigation, Who’s Who Legal, Private Client Global Elite, Citywealth’s Leaders List and Doyle’s Guide. They have been recognised multiple times by Asian Legal Business and Community Business and been awarded by The Hong Kong Law Society for their pro bono service to the community.

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M&A: A Quick Look Into Due Diligence

 M&A: A Quick Look Into Due Diligence 1600 1131 Harry Tang

Due diligence remains an essential exercise during or prior to any potential transaction. Not only does it provide a clearer picture of how a target company operates, but it also determines the commerciality of the potential transaction, as well as providing points for negotiation between the parties. There are a wide range of areas to be considered by parties – this article highlights the more common and significant areas to be considered by potential purchasers and sellers in due diligence.

Civil Litigation Explained: Injunctions

 Civil Litigation Explained: Injunctions 1600 583 Hugill & Ip

Injunctions are equitable remedies. Accordingly, applicants are required to act without undue delay to preserve their rights. They must also act reasonably and conscionably.

How Confidential Are Arbitration Proceedings?

 How Confidential Are Arbitration Proceedings? 1200 797 Jonathan Gray

While confidentiality in arbitration proceedings is broadly protected under the Arbitration Ordinance and common law, there are nonetheless exceptions where disclosure is permitted. More importantly, it should not be assumed that disputes over disclosure of confidential material relating to arbitrations conducted will necessarily be heard by a Hong Kong Court or determined in accordance with the law.

ALB Law Awards | Hugill & Ip Nominated in Nine Categories

 ALB Law Awards | Hugill & Ip Nominated in Nine Categories 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip

Asian Legal Business (ALB) will present the 21th Annual Kingfisher Hong Kong Law Awards in an event held on 9th September 2022 at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong. These prestigious awards…

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Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Asialaw Distinguished Practitioner in the following practice areas:

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Asialaw - 2023

Alfred Ip of Hugill & Ip Solicitors offers a range of services to high net worth clients, including trust and probate-related matters, along with estate administration.

“Alfred is a very commercial and responsive private client lawyer who delivers easy-to-understand and thorough advice,” says a source, while another adds: “Alfred is technically strong, responsive and sees the bigger picture,” before continuing: “I highly recommend him for cross-border contentious and non-contentious private client matters.”

Chambers High Net Worth - 2022

Hugill & Ip has been ranked by Benchmark Litigation in the following practice areas:

  • Highly Recommended for Private Client
  • Recommended in Labor and Employment
  • Tier 3 for Commercial and Transactions 

Adam Hugill and Alfred Ip are rated Litigation Stars and Geraint Ho Future Star. Hugill & Ip is recognised for its work in dispute resolution and the firm has a distinct focus on employment and private client litigation. The firm is also increasingly involved in general commercial disputes. Key names in the dispute resolution team include partners Alfred Ip and Adam Hugill who led the majority of cases worked on during the research period.

Benchmark Litigation - 2022

Independent local firm Hugill & Ip acts for both employers and employees on contentious and non-contentious matters. It has been notably prominent in equal opportunity/discrimination cases, which are rarely seen in the Hong Kong market. In addition, its group’s other wide-ranging experience includes team moves, mass terminations and restructurings. The practice is led by name partner Adam Hugill. Another key individual is Christopher Hooley, who is recommended for advice on employment strategy in connection with team moves and senior executive hires/terminations. Jade Tang joined in June 2020 from Oldham, Li & Nie.

Legal 500 - 2022

Independent Hong Kong-based firm Hugill & Ip has established a strong reputation among individuals and families, since it was founded in 2018. It provides ‘practical and effective solutions’ across the gamut of private client and family law matters. Name partner and team head Alfred Ip has been pivotal to the firm’s success in the area, particularly in relation to contentious trusts and probate work, where it has swiftly gained a reputation as ‘undoubtedly the to-go-to address in terms of inheritance provisions disputes’.

Legal 500 - 2022

Hugill & Ip’s skilful employment department serves global corporates across the energy, consumer goods and financial services sectors. Boasts expertise handling employee terminations, workplace discrimination and employee misconduct as well as assisting with relevant sensitive investigations. Regularly sought after by individuals on issues involving unpaid salaries, breaches of contract and wrongful dismissals.

Chambers Greater China Region - 2022

Christopher Hooley heads the corporate and commercial law practice group at Hugill & Ip Solicitors. He is held in high regard for his wide-ranging practice advising multinationals on M&A transactions and joint ventures. Market commentators acknowledge him as “a veteran in Hong Kong.“

Chambers Greater China Region - 2022

Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Asialaw Distinguished Practitioner in the following practice areas:

Asialaw - 2022

The Law Society of Hong Kong has presented the 2021 Awards for the Pro-bono and Community Recognition Programme:

 

The Law Society of Hong Kong - 2021

Alfred Ip is recognised for his Contentious Trusts practice

Citywealth’s Leaders List is a curated directory of the leading individuals in international private client and wealth management. Over 15 years of research, Citywealth has identified the advisors and managers who regularly assist clients with £5million + in investable assets and some of the wealthiest billionaires in the world. All entries have been nominated for inclusion by their peers or organisations and independently verified by Citywealth with peer or client references.

 

Citywealth's Leaders List - 2021
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