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.
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)
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.
“I have worked with Chris for many years and he is excellent.”
The Law Society of Hong Kong has presented the 2024 Awards for the Pro-bono and Community Recognition Programme:
- Hugill & Ip – Silver Law Firm Award
- Individual Gold Award: Alfred Ip (Woon Shun), Jeffrey Chan, Frances Tsang (Fan Ching), Kevin Chiu (Ho Ching)
- Individual Silver Award: Raphael Wong, Saajandeep Singh
- Individual Bronze Award: Adam Hugill, Kajal Aswani, Fiona Chan, Jade Tang (Pui Yuk), Gary Wong, Harry Tang
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.
Hugill & Ip has been recognised in ALB Fast 30: Asia’s Fastest Growing Firms 2024
As the legal landscape in Asia evolves rapidly, an increasing number of law firms are capitalising on the region’s economic growth by adopting innovative technologies and strategic approaches to meet the demands of a more interconnected global market. In its fourth edition, the ALB Fast 30 list recognises such firms that have made remarkable contributions to shaping the future of the legal industry in Asia, establishing themselves as leaders in an increasingly competitive and dynamic environment. The list is arranged alphabetically, and some firms have been profiled.
Raphael Wong has been recognised as ALB Hong Kong Rising Stars 2024
In its second annual list, Asian Legal Business highlights Hong Kong’s next generation of standout lawyers who continue to demonstrate exceptional potential in the industry while earning strong praise from their clients.
For full details, please visit Asian Legal Business November 2024 issue
Four of Hugill & Ip partners 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
Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Chambers High Net Worth Guide:
- Alfred Ip: Private Wealth Disputes and Private Wealth Law (Band 1 and Band 3)
- Caroline McNally: Family & Matrimonial (Band 1)
- Kajal Aswani: Family & Matrimonial (Up and Coming)
The firm has been recognised in Band 2 for its Private Wealth Disputes practice.
Three solicitors of Hugill & Ip’s team are Recommended 2024 Family Lawyers by Spear’s 500:
- Caroline McNally – Complex financial disputes and children cases
- Kajal Aswani – Hong Kong family law, multi-jurisdictional cases
- Kelly Merris – Children law
Hugill & Ip is recognised by Doyle’s Guide as First Tier Law Firm in the Employment & Labour category in Hong Kong.
Two Partners are recognised in the same category:
- Adam Hugill – Preeminent Lawyer
- Jade Tang – Recommended Lawyer
Testimonials
What our Clients Say
Alfred is an extremely efficient, personable and bright lawyer who takes onboard client needs and concerns and deals with them capably and innovatively.
With Alfred’s expertise, professionalism and compassion, clients receive the very best advice at all times.
This firm is truly exceptional. It is highly dynamic and user-friendly, providing excellent value for money while delivering top-notch legal advice.
Alfred Ip is a master tactician, technically astute and an absolute pleasure to deal with.
Hugill & Ip is clearly the market leader in terms of the contentious probate, trusts and succession disputes. They have an increasing footprint in cases with cross-practice characteristics, including complex family trusts cases that involve principles of trusts, company law, commercial law and estates law
Caroline McNally is a top-rate family lawyer. She is excellent, absolutely excellent, and does a great job for her clients.
It has an excellent ability to digest, deliver nuanced advice on, and represent employees in, complex and sophisticated employment law matters.
Alfred Ip is a straightforward, knowledgeable and out-of-the-box thinker. He excels in managing risks and has a clear vision of the desired end result. I have also greatly benefited from his approach and his connections in other countries, as my legal needs extend across multiple jurisdictions.
Kajal Aswani is very trustworthy. She is the kind of person you can trust to handle very complex matters. She understands the complex financial disputes in particular.