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 Estates, Probate & Succession Litigation category in Hong Kong.
Two Partners of the Contentious Trusts & Estates team are recognised in the same category:
- Alfred Ip – First Tier Lawyer
- Fiona Chan – Second Tier Lawyer
Hugill & Ip has been ranked by Benchmark Litigation in the following practice areas:
- Highly Recommended for Private Client
- Recommended in Labor and Employment
- Tier 2 in Family and Matrimonial
- Tier 3 for Commercial and Transactions
Hugill & Ip is recognised for its work in dispute resolution and the firm has a distinct focus on employment and private client litigation. The firm is also increasingly involved in general commercial disputes. Key names in the dispute resolution team include partners Alfred Ip and Adam Hugill, who led the majority of cases worked on during the research period.
Hugill & Ip is one of the 6 law firms shortlisted in the Asia Pacific region for the Labour and Employment Firm of the Year Award.
Caroline McNally recognised with the prestigious award Top 100 Women in Litigation in Asia Pacific by Benchmark Litigation for the Family and Matrimonial category.
Hugill & Ip is recognised by Doyle’s Guide as Second Tier Law Firm in the Family & Divorce category in Hong Kong.
Three other lawyers of the Family team are recognised in the same category:
- Caroline McNally – Preeminent Lawyer
- Kajal Aswani – Recommended Lawyer
- Catherine Tso – Rising Star
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 (Up and Coming)
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.
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.
The Law Society of Hong Kong has presented the 2023 Awards for the Pro-bono and Community Recognition Programme:
- Hugill & Ip – Silver Law Firm Award
- Individual Gold Award: Alfred Ip (Woon Shun), Frances Tsang (Fan Ching)
- Individual Silver Award: Raphael Wong, Saajandeep Singh, Jeffrey Chan
- Individual Bronze Award: Adam Hugill, Gary Wong, Harry Tang
Three 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)
- Christopher Hooley for Corporate and M&A (Notable Firm)
Testimonials
What our Clients Say
It is the most reliable firm I know in Hong Kong when it comes to addressing private client needs, including both disputes and advisory services.
Adam Hugill is quick, efficient and gives very clear and good advice.
Caroline McNally is very experienced, and can see the case in all sorts of angles, and directing the case forward.
Alfred Ip is a seasoned litigator who gives incredible practical insight that goes to the heart of the problem. He is able to combine technical skills with an ability to manage clients’ expectation.
Hugill & Ip is a boutique law firm, and is the market leader in niche practice areas of private client, management of family wealth, trusts, probate and estates litigation. It has one of the highest concentration of such cases in the market. With its energetic and client-oriented approach in terms of case management and problem solving, it breathes new life into what is otherwise a conventional area of law.
Jade Tang is responsive and willing to actively manage cost.
Adam Hugill knows what his clients need. He is astute to the commercial reality and works with counsel to achieve the best results.
They have the best reputation in Hong Kong for handling family litigation and estate disputes.
Generally responsive and willing to make an effort to suit your particular needs.