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’s skilful employment department serves global corporates across the energy, consumer goods and financial services sectors. Boasts expertise handling employee terminations, workplace discrimination and employee misconduct as well as assisting with relevant sensitive investigations. Regularly sought after by individuals on issues involving unpaid salaries, breaches of contract and wrongful dismissals.
Christopher Hooley heads the corporate and commercial law practice group at Hugill & Ip Solicitors. He is held in high regard for his wide-ranging practice advising multinationals on M&A transactions and joint ventures. Market commentators acknowledge him as “a veteran in Hong Kong.“
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)
The Law Society of Hong Kong has presented the 2021 Awards for the Pro-bono and Community Recognition Programme:
- Hugill & Ip – Gold Law Firm Award
- Alfred Ip (Ip Woon Shun 葉煥信) – Individual Gold Award
- Harry Wong (Wong Man Hei 王敏曦) – Individual Silver Award
- Jacqueline Cheng – Individual Bronze Award
- Adam Hugill – Individual Bronze Award
- Gary Wong – Individual Bronze Award
- Carmen Tang – Individual Bronze Award
Alfred Ip is recognised for his Contentious Trusts practice
Citywealth’s Leaders List is a curated directory of the leading individuals in international private client and wealth management. Over 15 years of research, Citywealth has identified the advisors and managers who regularly assist clients with £5million + in investable assets and some of the wealthiest billionaires in the world. All entries have been nominated for inclusion by their peers or organisations and independently verified by Citywealth with peer or client references.
Alfred Ip of Hugill & Ip Solicitors is well respected in the Hong Kong private client market and has particular expertise assisting high net worth individuals on trust and probate issues, as well as estate administration and disputes.
An interviewee says: “Alfred Ip leads from the front – he is intelligent, curious, and has a desire to consume knowledge and deliver advice in a succinct and logical manner.” Another source enthuses: “His expertise and professional attributes gave me the confidence that he was giving me the best advice. He does a tremendous job explaining the risk options and strategies for the next steps.”
Adam Hugill is recognised as Recommended Lawyer in the category of Leading Employment & Labour Lawyers.
Alfred Ip is recognised as First Tier Lawyer in the category of Leading Estates, Probate & Succession Litigation Lawyers.
They – and Hugill & Ip – have been identified by their fellow Hong Kong-based lawyers and barristers specialsing in these areas for their expertise and abilities.
Hugill & Ip has been ranked by Benchmark Litigation in the following practice areas:
- Highly Recommended for Private Client
- Recommended in Labor and Employment
- Tier 3 for Commercial and Transactions
Adam Hugill and Alfred Ip are rated Litigation Stars. 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.
One highlight saw the firm advise Hawaiian company Adon Construction recover misappropriated funds as a result of internet fraud. It also acted on a cross-border joint venture dispute between a garment manufacturing and retail company, High Fashion New Media, and an asset holding vehicle, Hansen. Another case highlight includes defending claims on behalf of Charles Taylor and nine other defendants against allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties and unlawful conspiracy. The firm also acted for KPMG’s court-appointed administrator to administrate the estate and conduct various recovery actions against the former executor of the estate.
Alfred Ip has been selected for the Global Elite Directory 2021 in conjunction with Legal Week International. The Global Elite Directory is the list of the world’s most respected lawyers advising UHNW clients, all of whom have been recommended by their peers in the industry.
Launched in 2017, the Private Client Global Elite serves as a highly respected global directory of the world’s top private client and trust and estates litigation talent, as well as rising stars within the industry. Each year, they receive over 6,000 nominations, which is narrowed down to just 250.
Testimonials
What our Clients Say
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.
Caroline McNally has a fantastic legal mind and is one of the foremost family litigators in Hong Kong. She thinks many steps ahead and always puts her clients in the best possible position.
We believe Adam Hugill can quickly spot the issues in a dispute and choose to adopt a pragmatic and commercial approach, resulting in the dispute being settled quickly and without recourse to litigation.
Efficient. Knows the needs of clients and effectively structures a plan to achieve the key objectives for the client. In so doing, Hugill & Ip takes very detailed client instructions which allow for effective assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the case.
Excellent follow-up and professional.
Alfred Ip and Geraint Ho are highly responsible and their advice is always on point. They are able to grasp complex issues and distill it in a concise and easy to understand manner.
Raphael Wong is the leading associate in this firm. He has excellent judgement and a superb worth ethic. He has a very bright future indeed.
Alfred Ip is consistently regarded as the top litigator in Hong Kong in the area of trusts, estates and private client disputes.