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The State of LGBTQ+ Rights in Hong Kong: A Legal Roadmap for Pride Month 800 600 Hugill & Ip
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The State of LGBTQ+ Rights in Hong Kong: A Legal Roadmap for Pride Month

From decriminalisation in 1991 to a CFA landmark case in 2024, Hong Kong’s LGBTQ+ rights story is one of hard-won progress — and the fight is far from over

Inside The Ability Bridges Seminar: Know Your Rights, Protect Your Family 1100 733 Hugill & Ip
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Inside The Ability Bridges Seminar: Know Your Rights, Protect Your Family

From the DDO to child custody and special needs trusts, a seminar delivering the legal knowledge every family in Hong Kong deserves

Hong Kong Lawyer | Probate in Hong Kong: How Executors Should Deal with Digital Assets 1200 810 Hugill & Ip
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Hong Kong Lawyer | Probate in Hong Kong: How Executors Should Deal with Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency inheritance and broader digital asset succession in Hong Kong should be approached differently than conventional assets: what executors need to bear in mind, and why a conventional Will is necessary but no longer sufficient on its own.

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IAFL Asia Pacific Chapter | Experts in International Family Law Gather in Kuala Lumpur 800 533 Hugill & Ip
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IAFL Asia Pacific Chapter | Experts in International Family Law Gather in Kuala Lumpur

Exploring the complexities of cross-border family law, international jurisdiction, and the evolving landscape of conduct and behaviour in matrimonial disputes at the IAFL Asia Pacific Chapter Meeting in Kuala Lumpur

Pet Ownership and Divorce 1350 747 Alfred Ip

Pet Ownership and Divorce

Exploring legal considerations, emotional attachments, and the potential for including pets in prenuptial agreements or other marital arrangements

Property Holding Trusts for Family Wealth Preservation 1200 675 Polly Chu

Property Holding Trusts for Family Wealth Preservation

Exploring Hong Kong property holding trusts for family wealth preservation: discretionary trusts, bare trusts, Special Needs Trusts, and non-resident planning

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Citywealth News | The great wealth transfer: succession battles, family trusts and inherited wealth 800 640 Hugill & Ip
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Citywealth News | The great wealth transfer: succession battles, family trusts and inherited wealth

Since 2005, Citywealth has been the leading news and networking platform for the global private wealth industry, connecting private bankers, lawyers, trustees, accountants, and wealth managers who advise the world’s UHNW clients

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Cambridge Forum for International Wealth Advisors 2026 | Navigating the Complexities of Global Wealth 900 413 Hugill & Ip
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Cambridge Forum for International Wealth Advisors 2026 | Navigating the Complexities of Global Wealth

Alfred Ip joins the 2026 Cambridge Forum for International Wealth Advisors, tackling cross-border estates, succession, and the future of wealth advisory

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Prenuptial Trusts and Asset Protection 1400 788 Kajal Aswani

Prenuptial Trusts and Asset Protection

Exploring how legal planning can build a rational defence between love and property

Frozen Bank Accounts After Death: What Families Need to Know 600 450 Alfred Ip

Frozen Bank Accounts After Death: What Families Need to Know

Early advice helps families move from uncertainty to orderly administration — particularly where there are urgent liabilities, multiple beneficiaries, overseas assets, or any doubt about the validity of the will

Building Bridges Through Design 1500 999 Hugill & Ip
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Building Bridges Through Design

A conversation with Giovanna Imbimbo who leads Area-17’s predominantly female Hong Kong studio, discussing cross-cultural design innovation, work-life balance, and creating inclusive spaces for modern professionals

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Private Trust Companies: An In-Depth Analysis | STEP 1200 781 Alfred Ip

Private Trust Companies: An In-Depth Analysis | STEP

Are private trust companies an optimal wealth solution or a governance risk? Discover key insights on PTC structures from our recent STEP seminar.

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