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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.

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EdgeProp | How cross-border real estate financing is evolving between Hong Kong and Singapore
EdgeProp | How cross-border real estate financing is evolving between Hong Kong and Singapore 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

As global investors recalibrate their portfolios amid shifting interest rates and market corrections, we are witnessing a distinct change in how HNWIs and corporate entities leverage assets across these two premier Asian financial hubs

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ThoughtLeaders4 HNW | Blood, Boardrooms, and Bad Drafting: Why Your Business and Family Need More Than Just a Will
ThoughtLeaders4 HNW | Blood, Boardrooms, and Bad Drafting: Why Your Business and Family Need More Than Just a Will 1600 583 Hugill & Ip

Ownership passes cleanly. Authority, expectations, and family harmony rarely do. Here is what your succession plan is still missing.

Same-Sex Parenting in Hong Kong: Navigating the Legal Reality
Same-Sex Parenting in Hong Kong: Navigating the Legal Reality 1500 994 Alfred Ip

Exploring challenges faced by couples utilizing RIVF, international surrogacy, immigration, nationality, and adoption, and the ultimate safety net of wealth structuring and estate planning

Modern Families, Traditional Laws: Navigating Surrogacy and Parentage in Hong Kong
Modern Families, Traditional Laws: Navigating Surrogacy and Parentage in Hong Kong 1200 800 Kajal Aswani

Hong Kong’s courts are placing the child’s best interests at the heart of parentage law — and for same-sex families, the legal landscape is finally starting to catch up

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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