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.
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”.
Christopher Hooley is “a good operator: experienced, commercial and savvy”.
Testimonials
What our Clients Say
Excellent working attitude.
They have a truly rounded team – with expertise in trusts and estates, as well as the whole gamut of family disputes. They focus on strategic solutions, and are not afraid to give clients frank advice. They are very well resourced and have excellent partner-associate support.
Hugill & Ip Solicitors provides legal services conscientiously with on-point advises, opinions that matter the most to clientele… par excellence in deliverance of legal cases!
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.
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.
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.
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!