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 team members ranked as Doyle’s Guide for Leading Estates, Probate & Succession Litigation, as well as the firm (Tier 1):
- Alfred Ip (Tier 1)
- Fiona Chan (Tier 2)
Four of Hugill & Ip team members ranked in 2025 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)
The firm is recognised in Band 2 for its Private Wealth Disputes and Family/Matrimonial practice.
Two partners of Hugill & Ip’s team are Recommended 2025 Family Lawyers by Spear’s 500:
- Caroline McNally – Complex financial disputes and children cases
- Kajal Aswani – Hong Kong family law, multi-jurisdictional cases
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 – Preeminent Lawyer
- Jade Tang – Recommended Lawyer
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:
- Litigation Stars: Adam Hugill, Alfred Ip and Caroline McNally (also ranked Top 100 Women in Litigation, Asia Pacific)
- Future Stars: Kajal Aswani and Geraint Ho
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.
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.
Three 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)
- Raphael Wong (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)
Testimonials
What our Clients Say
Hugill & Ip’s attention to detail and understanding things from a global perspective is helpful.
Hugill & Ip is excellent. We had a really good experience with them. They handled a difficult matter for us and were firm when they needed to be and great to work with. They’re streetwise.
Caroline McNally is a highly regarded and very competent family lawyer. She always wants the best for her clients, whilst also being pragmatic and sensible.
Kajal Aswani is excellent in her field, readily available and is well known with her clients. She delivers exceptionally sound advice.
I would recommend Hugill & Ip very easily because they are serious litigators who understand how these different areas all fit together in high net worth disputes. They are strategic in their approach and they make sure you get results quickly.
Hugill & Ip provide excellent legal work for private client matters. Hugill & Ip has some freedom as a boutique as they can do work for a very wide range of clients.
His (Adam Hugill) calm and pragmatic approach helps clients to recognise their best course of action moving forward, even when it may not have been what they expected.
He (Adam Hugill) is so great at the negotiation aspect of contentious employment work. I really rate him and he isn’t afraid of anything.
The team offers uncomplicated, straightforward advice and is very quick to help when it’s urgent.