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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Hugill & Ip has been ranked by Benchmark Litigation in the following practice areas:
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.
One highlight saw the firm acting for Hong Kong hedge fund BFAM Partners to obtain an injunction against its former chief technology officer to restrict his ability to work for a key competitor for the duration of his non-competition covenant. This is a rare example of the High Court upholding and enforcing a non-competition restriction. In another ongoing case, the firm is defending claims on behalf of Charles Taylor and nine other defendants against allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties and unlawful conspiracy. The firm also acted for KPMG’s court-appointed administrator to administrate the estate and conduct various recovery actions against the former executor of the estate.
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.
‘Hugill & Ip are a very enjoyable firm to work with. They take care of their clients and are serious about their work, but they don’t take themselves too seriously. They are friendly, approachable and provide solid legal advice.’
‘Adam Hugill is always a reliable referee, particularly for individuals. He is responsive, helpful and has a good bedside manner. I have referred numerous individuals to him. I have also worked with Chris Hooley and found him to be a safe pair of hands and a reassuring presence for clients.’
‘Adam Hugill gave his time and expertise generously.’
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’.
‘Hugill and Ip is a highly professional legal firm who represent their clients with utmost respect. They are very knowledgeable in all aspects of the law.’
‘I’ve dealt with different members of the team and I find that they stand out from other international and local firms in an exceptional way. Their technical skills paired with a great sense of urgency and an attitude that keeps clients’ interest at heart is unparalleled in Hong Kong.’
‘Alfred Ip is very knowledgeable of the estate and probate laws of Hong Kong.’
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.
One client is extremely satisfied with the team, stating: “They have gone above and beyond.“
“They put client service as their priority,” confirms another client.
Adam Hugill is well respected for his work assisting companies and individual employees with employment law advice and dispute resolution across a range of subjects, including immigration, discrimination issues, disciplinary actions and terminations. He represents clients in matters brought before the Hong Kong Labour Tribunal and the High Court. “Adam Hugill is responsive, detailed, thorough and provides excellent strategies to navigate into any challenges his client faces,” observes an interviewee.
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.“
Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Asialaw Distinguished Practitioner in the following practice areas:
Client feedback:
“Good practical dispute resolution services for medium–sized disputes.” – Dispute resolution
“The firm is excellent for anti-discrimination work. They provide well-grounded and practical advice to their clients.” – Labour and employment
“Clear and honest advice placed in the context of the legal framework in Hong Kong. Charges are very reasonable also.” – Labour and employment
“We have worked closely with several partners who head different practice areas, and they have all provided excellent legal advice to us. Aside from being very professional solicitors, the firm has a practical and cost-effective way to approach legal needs. It is extremely thorough and very fast in getting back to us with the correct advice. We are also impressed about the Corporate Social Responsibility contribution that Hugill & Ip uses to give back to the community.” – Private client
The Law Society of Hong Kong has presented the 2021 Awards for the Pro-bono and Community Recognition Programme:
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.
Peer reviews:
Alfred Ip of Hugill & Ip Solicitors is well respected in the Hong Kong private client market and has particular expertise assisting high net worth individuals on trust and probate issues, as well as estate administration and disputes.
An interviewee says: “Alfred Ip leads from the front – he is intelligent, curious, and has a desire to consume knowledge and deliver advice in a succinct and logical manner.” Another source enthuses: “His expertise and professional attributes gave me the confidence that he was giving me the best advice. He does a tremendous job explaining the risk options and strategies for the next steps.”
Adam Hugill is recognised as Recommended Lawyer in the category of Leading Employment & Labour Lawyers.
Alfred Ip is recognised as First Tier Lawyer in the category of Leading Estates, Probate & Succession Litigation Lawyers.
They – and Hugill & Ip – have been identified by their fellow Hong Kong-based lawyers and barristers specialsing in these areas for their expertise and abilities.
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