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Post Edgar Ng on Intestacy and Inheritance Provisions
Post Edgar Ng on Intestacy and Inheritance Provisions 1921 1080 Alfred Ip

What does the Court Case Ng Hon Lam Edgar v Secretary for Justice [2023] HKCA 1224 mean for same-sex couples?
Alfred Ip, Azan Marwah and Christie Lee analyse practical effects on same-sex marriage

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Wealth Briefing Asia | Hong Kong’s Prenups Build Marriage, Business Foundations
Wealth Briefing Asia | Hong Kong’s Prenups Build Marriage, Business Foundations 770 639 Hugill & Ip

As founders of firms seek financial backing, their investors often look more favourably on entrepreneurs who have prenups and other structures to shield assets if a relationship fails

Most Common Mistakes When Divorcing
Most Common Mistakes When Divorcing 1080 810 Alfred Ip

10 common mistakes that spouses make while going through divorce – from managing emotions and conflict to practical issues related to assets and children

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SCMP | Hong Kong legal experts praise ruling for lesbian couple given equal parental status in IVF case, calling it step forward for LGBTQ community
SCMP | Hong Kong legal experts praise ruling for lesbian couple given equal parental status in IVF case, calling it step forward for LGBTQ community 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

The ruling shows that the Parent and Child Ordinance, which came into effect in 1993, is not equipped to deal with the evolution of families

The Barrister Series S5E1 | Financial Disputes and Family Law
The Barrister Series S5E1 | Financial Disputes and Family Law 1400 788 Alfred Ip

Discussing the role of barristers and solicitors in contentious proceedings – in particular within the Hong Kong Family Court setting

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Webinar | Distributing and dealing with trust assets: the boundaries of discretion
Webinar | Distributing and dealing with trust assets: the boundaries of discretion 1200 470 Hugill & Ip

The webinar focus is on a commonly-used mechanism in structuring wealth and assets: the discretionary trust/power. In the absence of any fixed stipulations as to how assets should be distributed, what guidance does the trustee/administrator have when distributing and dealing with assets? What are the limits of such discretion? What are the pitfalls to avoid?

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The Legal 500 | Reflecting on Hugill & Ip’s Fifth Anniversary
The Legal 500 | Reflecting on Hugill & Ip’s Fifth Anniversary 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip

Hugill & Ip are delighted to reach its fifth anniversary this September – momentous milestone indeed!

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ALB | Forum: All About the Money
ALB | Forum: All About the Money 829 500 Hugill & Ip

Have you seen client demands when it comes to fee arrangements and payment terms evolve in the past year? How are you adapting to the same?

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Bloomberg | Billionaire Divorces Spur Crackdown by China’s Market Regulator
Bloomberg | Billionaire Divorces Spur Crackdown by China’s Market Regulator 800 560 Hugill & Ip

Watchdog pledges to close loophole allowing quick share sales
China is seeking to boost investor confidence as economy sags

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明報財經新聞 Ming Pao News – Finance | 律師：虛產價波動大 宜早作遺產管理
明報財經新聞 Ming Pao News – Finance | 律師：虛產價波動大 宜早作遺產管理 400 300 Hugill & Ip

As virtual assets become more common, in the event of divorce or death, it is more difficult to deal with assets that fluctuate greatly in price – start estate planning early!

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