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.
Alfred Ip is an “experienced and aggressive litigator who can always come up with good strategies” and “is able to adopt a pragmatic approach”. His practice encompasses a range of contentious probate matters, including litigation relating to inheritance and wills.
With the full spectrum of experience in probate, Alfred can provide practical advice to a client’s estate planning, from a properly drafted will to a complex trust structure, with the aim of avoiding any potential pitfalls that may lead to family dispute. His unique experience in probate sets him apart from other estate planning practitioners.
Team head Adam Hugill leads on the aforementioned mandates, although he is best known for the “amazing service” he provides to senior ranking employees in contentious matters.
Christopher Hooley has a good track record advising major businesses on the employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions and reorganisations. He also ably advises on contentious mandates, including such issues as discrimination claims, pay disputes and breaches of restrictive covenants.
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 (the only one in Hong Kong) and Dispute Resolution
- Christopher Hooley for Corporate and M&A
Christopher Hooley has almost three decades of experience working in Hong Kong – he is “very commercial, and very savvy“; “responsive and helpful” and provides “excellent advice”.
Alfred Ip is “a confident lawyer” who is “not afraid to go up against big opponents” and is “very smart and considerate of clients’ interests”. He has particular experience of litigation relating to guardianships, inheritance and wills.
Adam Hugill is described by one client as a partner who is “very knowledgeable and quick to respond with really good advice”. He has over 10 years’ experience working in the employment field.
Adam Hugill enjoys a varied practice encompassing both contentious and non-contentious work. One client remarked “I think he’s great. He’s extremely knowledgeable and cuts to the chase. I trust him completely”.