Recognitions

Accolades, rankings and references

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.

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:

Doyle's Guide - Employment - 2025

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:

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Benchmark Litigation - 2025

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.

Asian Legal Business - 2025

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.

Asian Legal Business - 2025

Three of Hugill & Ip team members ranked as Doyle’s Guide for Family, as well as the firm (Band 2):

Doyle's Guide - 2025

Two of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Chambers and Partners Greater China Region for Family/Matrimonial (International Firms – Band 2):

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Chambers and Partners - 2025

Adam Hugill ranked as Leading Individual (Band 2) in Chambers and Partners Greater China Region for Employment Hong Kong-based International Firms, China (Band 3)

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Chambers and Partners - 2025

Christopher Hooley ranked as Leading Individual (Band 3) in Chambers and Partners Greater China Region for Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms

Christopher Hooley of Hugill & Ip Solicitors heads the corporate and commercial law practice group at the firm. He is held in high regard for his wide-ranging practice advising multinationals on M&A transactions and joint ventures, and is active on both local and cross-border transactions.

Strengths

“I have worked with Chris for many years and he is excellent.”

Chambers and Partners - 2025

The Law Society of Hong Kong has presented the 2024 Awards for the Pro-bono and Community Recognition Programme:

The Law Society of Hong Kong - 2024

Testimonials

What our Clients Say

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.

Client

Caroline is a brilliant strategist and fights hard for her clients. She is highly effective and achieves exceptional results.

Client

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.

Client

Hugill & Ip is a boutique firm, but the team there has a wealth of experience in giving professional and practical advice. They are very strong in employment law, probate and wealth management.

Client

Adam Hugill is a good, experienced lawyer who cares about the client, and thinks of clients’ needs. He is willing to invest time and effort in understanding client’s issues and provides the best advice.

Client

Caroline is very experienced, and can see the case in all sorts of angles, directing the case forward.

Client

Caroline McNally is a top-rate family lawyer. She is excellent, absolutely excellent, and does a great job for her clients.

Client

Alfred is responsive and able to provide strategic advice that meets the needs and requirements of clients.

Client

Alfred is an extremely efficient, personable and bright lawyer who takes onboard client needs and concerns and deals with them capably and innovatively.

Client
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