Our solicitors have achieved outstanding results in the most recent editions of Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, Asialaw, Benchmark Litigation, Who’s Who Legal, Spear’s 500, 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 Law Society of Hong Kong for their pro bono service to the community.
Private Client and Family
Hugill & Ip boasts a strong integrated private client, contentious trusts and estates, and family law offering. Under the leadership of Alfred Ip and Caroline McNally, the firm handles a broad range of services, from estate planning and trust advisory to divorce and financial disputes.
The team is particularly notable for its work on recent legal developments such as matters relating to same-sex rights in Hong Kong and cross-border surrogacy arrangements.
Ip is well-regarded for his work in probate disputes, trust structures and estate planning and is supported by newly promoted partner Raphael Wong. McNally handles the family side of the practice, alongside Kajal Aswani; both have significant expertise in high-value divorces and international custody disputes.
Labour and Employment
Independent Hong Kong-based law firm Hugill & Ip has a strong reputation among employers and employees, as well as frequently picking up referral work from international law firms to advise on the local law employment aspects of cross-border matters.
Founding partner Adam Hugill represents clients across a range of matters, from employee transfers and team moves to workplace discrimination/harassment cases. Although clients are from a range of industry sectors, Hugill is particularly active in the financial services sector where he has represented numerous senior executives in unpaid bonus claims.
Leading independent Hong Kong law firms
Hugill & Ip advises a broad client base ranging from multinationals and global corporations to local enterprises, start-ups, and entrepreneurs, and is recognised for handling complex regulatory and transactional matters in Hong Kong and across the Asia-Pacific region.
The team is particularly active in public and private M&A, corporate restructurings, and cross-border transactions. Co-chair Christopher Hooley combines transactional expertise with deep knowledge of corporate governance, shareholders’ agreements, and commercial contracts, while fellow co-chair Jade Tang brings strong insight into the Hong Kong regulatory landscape.
Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Legal 500 Leading Individuals in the following practice areas:
- Alfred Ip and Caroline McNally for Private Client and Family
- Adam Hugill for Labour and Employment
Moreover, the firm is also recognized in Commercial, Corporate and M&A for the independent Hong Kong law firms category.
Four of Hugill & Ip team members ranked as asialaw Distinguished Practitioner in the following practice areas:
- Adam Hugill for Labour and Employment – Highly Recommended Firm
- Alfred Ip for Private Client and Dispute Resolution – Recommended Firm
- Caroline McNally for Private Client – Recommended Firm
- Christopher Hooley for Corporate and M&A – Notable Firm
Two of Hugill & Ip team members ranked as Doyle’s Guide for Leading Estates, Probate & Succession Litigation, as well as the firm (Tier 1):
- Alfred Ip (Tier 1)
- Fiona Chan (Tier 2)
Four of Hugill & Ip team members ranked in 2025 Chambers High Net Worth Guide:
- Alfred Ip: Private Wealth Disputes and Private Wealth Law (Band 1 and Band 2)
- Caroline McNally: Family & Matrimonial (Band 1)
- Kajal Aswani: Family & Matrimonial (Band 3)
- Jacqueline Cheng: Private Wealth Law (Associates to watch)
The firm is recognised in Band 2 for its Private Wealth Disputes and Family/Matrimonial practice.
Two partners of Hugill & Ip’s team are Recommended 2025 Family Lawyers by Spear’s 500:
- Caroline McNally – Complex financial disputes and children cases
- Kajal Aswani – Hong Kong family law, multi-jurisdictional cases
Hugill & Ip is recognised by Doyle’s Guide as First Tier Law Firm in the Employment & Labour category in Hong Kong.
Two lawyers of the team are recognised in the same category:
- Adam Hugill – Preeminent Lawyer
- Jade Tang – Recommended Lawyer
Testimonials
What our Clients Say
Raphael Wong is a rising star in the matrimonial industry as a partner in Hugill & Ip. He has the capability to manage high-value cases independently. Known for his calm and thoughtful demeanour, he brings expertise and professionalism to his work.
Adam Hugill provides sensible, pragmatic and cost-effective advice.
The family and private client team at Hugill & Ip is absolutely stellar. Hugill & Ip’s practice stands out for its client-first approach, blending deep expertise with innovative solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Alfred Ip is an exceptional legal professional whose expertise and dedication set him apart from competitors. His deep knowledge of family and probate law, combined with a meticulous approach to complex cross-border cases, makes him a trusted adviser for clients facing high-stakes disputes.
Hugill Ip is a team of young and dynamic minds. They are attentive, detail-oriented, and genuinely care about their cases. The firm has a strong understanding of how to effectively utilise barristers and offers cost-effective solutions.
Working with Hugill and Ip has been a positive experience during a challenging time in my life. Their understanding and compassionate approach made me feel supported throughout the process.
Hugill & Ip goes beyond just “handling cases” – they genuinely care about their clients and focus on building long-term trust. For anyone looking for a firm that combines professionalism with a personal touch, I couldn’t recommend them more highly.
The team provides reliable and service-focused advice.
Adam Hugill is an outstanding litigator who provides sensible and down-to-earth advice.