Recognitions

Accolades, rankings and references

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 has been ranked by Benchmark Litigation in the following practice areas:

  • Notable Firms for Commercial and Transactions
  • Highly Recommended for Private Client

Hugill & Ip is recognised for its work in dispute resolution and the firm has a distinct focus on employment and private client litigation. 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 a beneficiary in challenging an action of the professional administrator in his estate administration by selling the family home. The home in question used to be the recording studio of Crown Records, one of the most renowned record labels in Hong Kong in the 1970-80s.

Benchmark Litigation - 2020

Since its establishment in September 2018, boutique independent law firm Hugill & Ip has quickly gained traction in the market for existing clients of lead employment partner Adam Hugill , many of whom followed him to his new firm. Praised for his ‘no-nonsense attitude and helpful, realistic way of giving advice’, Hugill is particularly accomplished at handling employment litigation for individuals in the financial services sector, including on disputes involving payment and clawback of bonuses, and vested and unvested remuneration rights. On the non-contentious front, Christopher Hooley excels at handling the employment aspects of M&A mandates and reorganisations.

‘The team provides direct advice within a practical framework.’

‘Adam Hugill clearly knows his stuff, but manages to exude a casual and relaxed air during meetings.’

Legal 500 - 2020

Adam Hugill is valued by one client for being “very attentive and making sure to provide the best service he can, “as well as being “always available.” He frequently represents individual employees in disputes with their employers and also advises employers on general labour issues.

Alfred Ip of Hugill & Ip Solicitors maintains a strong reputation for his contentious probate, trust and estate planning practice. He typically represents families and private individuals in estate disputes, probate actions and applications for declaratory relief. One source confirms that he is “very adept at dealing with probate matters.”

Christopher Hooley is highly regarded for his advice on Hong Kong-related M&A matters. He is described by a market commentator as a “very good commercial lawyer.”

 

Chambers Asia - 2020

Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Asialaw Leading Lawyers in the following practice areas:

  • Adam Hugill for Labour and Employment
  • Alfred Ip for Private Client and Dispute Resolution
  • Christopher Hooley for Corporate and M&A

Client feedback:

“We are happy with the comprehensive and holistic work done by the law firm and Alfred Ip. They helped us to revise the trust deed to fulfil the requirement of the client.”

“Adam Hugill is canny, smart and well educated as well as being easy and pleasant to communicate with.”

“Adam Hugill is an excellent communicator, listening intently and giving helpful advice, not shielding us from the ‘bad news’. Emails are answered promptly and succinctly, and I trust his judgment thoroughly.”

Asialaw - 2020

Adam Hugill has a particularly strong reputation advising on contentious employment matters and has excellent ties with local businesses from many industry sectors, which should enable him to offer a viable alternative to some of the larger, more established firms in the market.

Christopher Hooley handles non-contentious employment matters as part of his broad-ranging corporate and commercial practice.

Legal 500 - 2019

Adam Hugill is a founding partner at Hugill & Ip Solicitors, a firm founded in September 2018. He handles disputes and advisory work. One of his clients reports that he “made it easy to understand the different costs and benefits of any course of action”, and describes him as “down-to-earth and very practical”.

Chambers Asia - 2019

Alfred Ip of Hugill & Ip Solicitors is noted for his private client work, having particular expertise in litigation arising from wills and inheritance provisions. Clients praise his “strategic” approach and describe him as a “big-picture lawyer”. “He is pragmatic and goes straight to the point”, a source also reports.

Chambers Asia - 2019

Christopher Hooley joined Hugill & Ip Solicitors in September 2018, bringing over his solid track record for handling corporate work involving Hong Kong, including advising on mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. One client reports: “His advice is not only good from a legal perspective but also from both practical and commercial viewpoints”, while another source notes: “He has a long-standing reputation. He is very personable and is able to resolve issues quickly and efficiently”.

Chambers Asia - 2019

Adam Hugill is well regarded in the market for his experience advising on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including discrimination, immigration, compensation and terminations. One peer interviewee says he is “experienced, reliable, and well informed” while another confirms that “he has a lot of experience. I’m very comfortable referring work to him”.

Chambers Asia - 2018

Testimonials

What our Clients Say

Great law firm. Alfred Ip and his team really understand the needs of private clients — they deliver amazing service to international clients and they really understand complications of working across different jurisdictions. I think it’s the to-go-to address in Hong Kong for legal advice.

Client

It is no exaggeration to say that Alfred Ip is the pre-eminent practitioner in the area of private client, trusts, and contentious probate work in Hong Kong. Many of his cases have cross-border elements.

Client

Highly recommended law firm in Hong Kong. Alfred Ip and his team are not only professional but very easy to communicate with and understand real world people.

Client

My partner & I recently wanted to have Wills and Health Directives drawn up. We engaged Hugill & Ip to do the work for us. The experience can be quite daunting, however Alfred and his staff made the process very easy.  As an English-only speaker there was no issue at all and all documents (in English) were explained, prepared & delivered with the utmost care & professionalism possible.  The staff were incredibly prompt and efficient in responding to questions & delivering documents.  A special shout out to the incredible Angus Maclean, their “super paralegal”.  His work ethic and great demeanor made the entire process very pleasant.  He’s a superstar.  For anyone needing any legal services here in Hong Kong…Hugill & Ip will provide you with outstanding service & peace of mind!

Client
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