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.
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
Hugill & Ip is recognised in four different contentious categories in Benchmark Litigation 2025 rankings: Private Client (highly recommended), Family and matrimonial (tier 2), Labor and employment (recommended), Commercial and transactions (tier 3).
The following practitioners are ranked:
- Litigation Stars: Adam Hugill, Alfred Ip and Caroline McNally (also ranked Top 100 Women in Litigation, Asia Pacific)
- Future Stars: Kajal Aswani and Geraint Ho
ALB Hong Kong Firms to Watch 2025: Hugill & Ip
Hong Kong’s position as a leading global financial hub has fostered a dynamic legal landscape, where boutique law firms play a vital role. These firms excel in providing specialised expertise and a deep
understanding of local market demands. This year, ALB again highlights the most outstanding performers in this competitive sector. The list is in alphabetical order, and some firms have been featured in profiles.
ALB Employer of Choice 2025: Hugill & Ip
As traditional workplace models crumble under the weight of new generational expectations and post-pandemic realities, Asia’s top-tier law firms are rewriting the rulebook on professional environments and employee engagement. What sets the region’s elite legal employers apart is their recognition that today’s legal professionals seek environments that value their contributions, provide clear advancement pathways, and acknowledge then critical importance of wellbeing alongside professional development.
Three of Hugill & Ip team members ranked as Doyle’s Guide for Family, as well as the firm (Band 2):
- Caroline McNally (Preeminent)
- Kajal Aswani (Recommended)
- Raphael Wong (Rising Star)
Testimonials
What our Clients Say
Exceptional Support and Expertise in Divorce Proceedings
I cannot recommend Kajal from Hugill & Ip highly enough! Navigating the complexities of divorce can be overwhelming, and I found myself needing considerable support at the beginning of the process. From our very first meeting, Kajal was fantastic — she offered not only her legal expertise but also a comforting presence that made me feel more at ease.
What truly sets Kajal apart is her deep understanding of the intricacies involved in divorce cases. She had an uncanny ability to anticipate my ex-husband’s moves, which enabled us to stay one step ahead throughout the process. Kajal consistently kept me informed about my options and provided clear, professional opinions that helped me make important decisions.
If you’re looking for a lawyer who is knowledgeable, efficient, and dedicated to achieving the best outcome for you, Kajal is the one to choose. She has a straightforward approach that allows you to navigate the divorce process quickly and effectively. Trust me — if you follow her guidance, you’re setting yourself up for success. Thank you, Kajal, for your exceptional service and support!
Polly is very knowledgeable and has great people skills. Her skills are outstanding and based on what the client’s needs are.
Polly Chu is of course fully conversant with real estate matters and handles each and every assignment very professionally and with utmost efficiency. I can always count on her valuable counsel every time a particular issue comes up.
Polly Chu is extremely responsive and competent and provides great advice.
Speechless gratitude to everyone for performing a miracle… Your team closed an impossible fight to a full success in a year, amazing!
I hired Kajal from Hugill & Ip for my divorce and am very pleased with her and her team’s service. Truly grateful for their legal support during a very difficult phase of my life. I can definitely recommend Kajal and her team’s should you need legal advice of any kind.
Alfred Ip is the best trusts and estates solicitor in Hong Kong and is highly respected for his family law work. He has a strategic and aggressive mindset that allows him to solve the unsolvable by using the litigation process to bring opponents to the table. He understands business better than other family lawyers and can assemble an effective team to execute. His unparalleled technical ability and experience across private client law make him incomparable.
Caroline is a brilliant strategist and fights hard for her clients. She is highly effective and achieves exceptional results.
Hugill & Ip is probably the best private client litigation firm in Hong Kong, especially in regard to trusts, probate, and estates. They are also top tier for family law, ancillary relief, children, and employment matters. They provide excellent advice and are masterful at handling contentious disputes, often bringing the other side to their knees.