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A Better Safety Net Is Not a Substitute for a Plan
A Better Safety Net Is Not a Substitute for a Plan 1400 933 Alfred Ip

The Court of Final Appeal’s landmark 2024 ruling has strengthened same-sex inheritance rights in Hong Kong — but a better statutory safety net is no substitute for proper Estate Planning

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Insights from the ThoughtLeaders4 Private Client Paris Forum
Insights from the ThoughtLeaders4 Private Client Paris Forum 1100 521 Hugill & Ip

Navigating the complexities of cross-border wealth: how trusted global practitioner networks are reshaping private client advisory and litigation in an era of increasing jurisdictional complexity

LGBTQ+ Workplace Rights in Hong Kong
LGBTQ+ Workplace Rights in Hong Kong 1200 800 Adam Hugill

Court rulings are shifting LGBTQ+ Workplace Rights in HK. See how companies can adapt benefits and protect LGBTQI families with Hugill & Ip.

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The State of LGBTQ+ Rights in Hong Kong: A Legal Roadmap for Pride Month
The State of LGBTQ+ Rights in Hong Kong: A Legal Roadmap for Pride Month 800 600 Hugill & Ip

From decriminalisation in 1991 to a CFA landmark case in 2024, Hong Kong’s LGBTQ+ rights story is one of hard-won progress — and the fight is far from over

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Hong Kong Lawyer | Probate in Hong Kong: How Executors Should Deal with Digital Assets
Hong Kong Lawyer | Probate in Hong Kong: How Executors Should Deal with Digital Assets 1200 810 Hugill & Ip

Cryptocurrency inheritance and broader digital asset succession in Hong Kong should be approached differently than conventional assets: what executors need to bear in mind, and why a conventional Will is necessary but no longer sufficient on its own.

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IAFL Asia Pacific Chapter | Experts in International Family Law Gather in Kuala Lumpur
IAFL Asia Pacific Chapter | Experts in International Family Law Gather in Kuala Lumpur 800 533 Hugill & Ip

Exploring the complexities of cross-border family law, international jurisdiction, and the evolving landscape of conduct and behaviour in matrimonial disputes at the IAFL Asia Pacific Chapter Meeting in Kuala Lumpur

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Citywealth News | The great wealth transfer: succession battles, family trusts and inherited wealth
Citywealth News | The great wealth transfer: succession battles, family trusts and inherited wealth 800 640 Hugill & Ip

Since 2005, Citywealth has been the leading news and networking platform for the global private wealth industry, connecting private bankers, lawyers, trustees, accountants, and wealth managers who advise the world’s UHNW clients

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Cambridge Forum for International Wealth Advisors 2026 | Navigating the Complexities of Global Wealth
Cambridge Forum for International Wealth Advisors 2026 | Navigating the Complexities of Global Wealth 900 413 Hugill & Ip

Alfred Ip joins the 2026 Cambridge Forum for International Wealth Advisors, tackling cross-border estates, succession, and the future of wealth advisory

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Private Trust Companies: An In-Depth Analysis | STEP
Private Trust Companies: An In-Depth Analysis | STEP 1200 781 Alfred Ip

Are private trust companies an optimal wealth solution or a governance risk? Discover key insights on PTC structures from our recent STEP seminar.

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TL4 | The Contentious Trusts Circle
TL4 | The Contentious Trusts Circle 800 532 Hugill & Ip

Discussing the future of trust disputes, cross-border wealth planning and high-net-worth succession at Thought Leaders 4 HNW conference in Vevey (CH)

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