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.
Citywealth is pleased to announce the publication of the Top 50 Trust Litigators and Polymaths 2026. The list recognises a group of professionals who have demonstrated consistent excellence in private client work. Each individual named has made a distinctive contribution to their field and is widely regarded for their technical skill, integrity and service to clients.
Five of Hugill & Ip team members are ranked in 2026 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)
- Geraint Ho: Private Wealth Disputes (Associates to watch)
The firm is recognised as Leading firm in High Net Worth, in Band 2 for its Private Wealth Disputes and Family/Matrimonial practice, as well as in Band 3 for its Private Wealth Law practice.
Hugill & Ip is recognised by Doyle’s Guide 2026 as First Tier Law Firm in Leading Estates, Probate & Succession Litigation category and Second Tier Law Firm in Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning category in Hong Kong.
Three lawyers of the team are recognised in the following categories:
- Alfred Ip – Leading Estates, Probate & Succession Litigation (First Tier), Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning (Leading), Leading High Net Worth Succession Planning Lawyer (Preeminent)
- Fiona Chan – Leading Estates, Probate & Succession Litigation (First Tier), Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning (Recommended), Leading High Net Worth Succession Planning Lawyer (Recommended)
- Geraint Ho – Leading Estates, Probate & Succession Litigation (Recommended)
Alfred Ip has been recognised with the Client Choice Award — Honourable Mention, Lawyer of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2026. This distinction is awarded based on direct feedback from clients and reflects Alfred’s exceptional ability to deliver results in complex, high-stakes litigation matters. Known for his strategic acuity and tenacious advocacy, Alfred has built a reputation as one of the region’s most trusted litigators.
Caroline McNally has been named among the Top 100 Women in Litigation 2026 by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific. This recognition places Caroline among the most accomplished female litigators across the Asia-Pacific region, acknowledging her depth of expertise, analytical rigour, and consistent track record in complex disputes. Caroline’s inclusion in this list reflects both her individual excellence and her contribution to advancing the standard of litigation practice at the firm.
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 – Leading Lawyer
- Jade Tang – Recommended Lawyer
Hugill & Ip is recognised in four different contentious categories in Benchmark Litigation 2026 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, Caroline McNally (also ranked Top 100 Women in Litigation, Asia Pacific) and Kajal Aswani
- Future Stars: Raphael Wong and Geraint Ho
Two 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)
Hugill & Ip is proud to announce that its new office, “Oasis of Trust,” designed by renowned architecture firm Area-17 Architecture & Interiors, has been awarded the Perspective A&D Gold Award 2025 for Best Workplace.
The award recognizes outstanding achievement in architecture and interior design across Asia, celebrating spaces that demonstrate innovation, functionality, and exceptional design excellence.
“Oasis of Trust” represents a thoughtful reimagining of the traditional law office environment. The design by Area-17 Architecture & Interiors creates a harmonious balance between professionalism and approachability, reflecting Hugill & Ip’s commitment to building lasting relationships with clients based on trust and transparency.
“We are honoured to receive this recognition,” said Adam Hugill, Managing Partner at Hugill & Ip. “Our new office space embodies our firm’s values and vision for the future of legal practice. We wanted to create an environment where clients feel welcomed and colleagues are inspired to deliver their best work.”
The award-winning design features innovative use of natural light, sustainable materials, and collaborative spaces that foster both privacy and connection.
This accolade underscores Hugill & Ip’s position as a forward-thinking law firm that invests not only in legal excellence but also in creating environments that enhance client experience and employee wellbeing.
Testimonials
What our Clients Say
Caroline McNally is the top lawyer for family disputes in terms of children’s cases and also strong on the financial side.
Hugill & Ip is recognised for its boutique focus on private client work, offering personalised, high-touch service in trust, probate and estate disputes. The firm’s strength lies in its ability to combine litigation strategy with estate planning insight, ensuring holistic solutions for clients. Their agility, responsiveness, and commitment to client care distinguish them from larger, less specialised firms.
Kajal Aswani is a brilliant and very sophisticated family lawyer. She is great at handling complex and high-value disputes, especially with a foreign element.
Jacqueline Cheng manages her matters with intelligence, thoroughness and a huge dose of common sense.
Alfred Ip is a very commercial, personable and gives very practical solutions to clients. His advice is very well grounded in legal principles and authority so when he advises the client, he puts their interests first.
Jacqueline Cheng can provide a satisfying answer to questions, small or big, almost immediately.
Hugill & Ip are very experienced in private wealth legal matters. They know what questions and potential issues arise in drafting wills. They are very patient, and very attentive to detail and the client’s needs.
Alfred Ip is one of the most experienced contentious estate and trust lawyers in Hong Kong.
Geraint Ho is awesome. He has dealt with some really complicated litigation matters and tough personalities. He has a great understanding of Hong Kong law. He is excellent.