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.
Two of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Chambers and Partners Greater China Region for Family/Matrimonial (International Firms – Band 2):
- Caroline McNally (Leading Individual – Band 1)
- Kajal Aswani (Leading Individual – Band 4)
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.
The Law Society of Hong Kong has presented the 2025 Awards for the Pro-bono and Community Recognition Programme:
- Hugill & Ip – Silver Law Firm Award
- Individual Gold Award: Alfred Ip (Woon Shun), Adam Hugill, Gloria Zeng (Xiao Yi), Audrey Lee (Yi Tung)
- Individual Silver Award: Raphael Wong, Kajal Aswani, Kevin Chiu (Ho Ching), Angus Mclean
- Individual Bronze Award: Caroline McNally, Fiona Chan, Regina Lee (Yan Wing)
Adam Hugill and Kajal Aswani also received the Improvement Award
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
Testimonials
What our Clients Say
Alfred Ip is really practical and thinks from the client’s perspective. He is not just legally strong, he can also empathise with the client.
Hugill & Ip are a firm with an actual high net worth focus in both contentious and non-contentious matters, allowing them to provide a unique perspective in this area.
Kajal Aswani is becoming increasingly well known in the family law field. She fights hard for her clients, and is also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion.
Caroline McNally is one of the finest family lawyers in Hong Kong. She puts her clients at ease and is able to handle the most challenging cases with clarity and skill.
Hugill & Ip are responsive, organised and technically good. That’s all I could really ask for. They’re my go-to, I always revert back to them.
Hugill & Ip are very experienced and capable.
Alfred Ip is an impressive and charismatic individual. He is well-connected and approachable.
Jacqueline Cheng is very knowledgeable.
Geraint Ho is diligent, compassionate, calm in the face of difficulties and thorough. One of the things I particularly like about a good junior is someone who takes ownership of a matter, and he does. He really embraces a case and thinks proactively about solving the issues.