Alfred Ip

When a Will Is Not Enough: French Forced Heirship, the DPC Clarification, and What It Means for Hong Kong
When a Will Is Not Enough: French Forced Heirship, the DPC Clarification, and What It Means for Hong Kong 1800 1350 Alfred Ip

Clarification on French droit de prélèvement compensatoire matters for Hong Kong’s international families — Cap. 481, domicile gaps, French nationality make risks very real

Legal 500 | Wills, Foreign Assets and the Great Wealth Transfer
Legal 500 | Wills, Foreign Assets and the Great Wealth Transfer 600 600 Alfred Ip

For high-net-worth families, estate planning for the Great Wealth Transfer must address family expectations, assets, capacity and cross-border succession

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Citywealth News | Hong Kong Overtakes Switzerland as China’s Wealth Moves to the Next Generation
Citywealth News | Hong Kong Overtakes Switzerland as China’s Wealth Moves to the Next Generation 800 640 Hugill & Ip

Record inflows have put Hong Kong at the top of global wealth management, but advisers on the ground say the more immediate story is mainland China’s taxation of offshore trusts and a market already dealing with second-generation succession

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Focus Monday | Family-Owned & Company Property in Divorce Proceedings
Focus Monday | Family-Owned & Company Property in Divorce Proceedings 1800 1200 Hugill & Ip

When the family home is not theirs: Why beneficial ownership, company structures and family funding can determine what is available for division upon divorce

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ThoughtLeaders4 HNW | The Global Enforcer Still Needs a Local Court: a Hong Kong Perspective on Cross-border Judgments
ThoughtLeaders4 HNW | The Global Enforcer Still Needs a Local Court: a Hong Kong Perspective on Cross-border Judgments 800 600 Hugill & Ip

Our Alfred Ip and other participants convened at the ThoughtLeaders4 HNW in Disputes Retreat in London and on the menu was cross-border judgments

Hong Kong & Mainland China Inheritance: What Families Need to Know About Cross-Border Estate Administration
Hong Kong & Mainland China Inheritance: What Families Need to Know About Cross-Border Estate Administration 900 605 Alfred Ip

Get a practical framework for managing multi-jurisdictional inheritances—identify assets, domicile, and coordinated testamentary strategies.

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Hong Kong Lawyer | Summary Judgment in Probate: A Tale of Two Approaches to Trial
Hong Kong Lawyer | Summary Judgment in Probate: A Tale of Two Approaches to Trial 1241 1654 Hugill & Ip

Today we go through these two contrasting cases. It first analyses the Court of Appeal’s definitive reversal of a summary judgment in Chiu Mei Cherry. It then offers a critical perspective on the judgment in Liu Zujian, questioning whether, in its pursuit of a pragmatic outcome, the court adopted a methodology that eschews the very principles articulated in the higher court. Together, the cases provide a nuanced map of the current judicial landscape and offer vital practical guidance for solicitors.

Cover page for Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide Contributor: Private Wealth 2026 — beige panel with logo and text, teal ocean image on the right.

Chambers and Partners HNW | Private Wealth Global Practice Guide 2026
Chambers and Partners HNW | Private Wealth Global Practice Guide 2026 650 220 Alfred Ip

The Private Wealth 2026 guide, now in its tenth edition, covers nearly 50 jurisdictions worldwide. It provides up-to-date legal analysis on a broad range of private wealth matters, including tax regimes, succession planning, trusts and foundations, family business planning, wealth disputes, fiduciary services, citizenship and residency, planning for minors, adults with disabilities and older individuals, same-sex marriages and domestic partnerships, and charitable giving.

Greater Bay Area Retirement Planning for Hong Kong Seniors
Greater Bay Area Retirement Planning for Hong Kong Seniors 700 487 Alfred Ip

The legal questions families should ask first — including what official support measures exist, why they do not replace careful planning, and what families should review before relocation

Anatomy of a High-Net-Worth Divorce
Anatomy of a High-Net-Worth Divorce 1200 795 Alfred Ip

Empathy without collusion: the hardest skill in HNW divorce matters isn’t legal — it’s knowing when to listen, when to push back, and when to call a therapist

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