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S6E4: Navigating Trust Disputes in High-Stakes Divorces 1400 788 Alfred Ip

S6E4: Navigating Trust Disputes in High-Stakes Divorces

Delve into the intricate intersection of trust disputes and high-net-worth divorce proceedings and how offshore wealth and trust structures are scrutinised

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The 2026 Hong Kong Notaries Public Examination: What It Means for the Profession and the Clients Who Depend on It 1200 630 Alfred Ip

The 2026 Hong Kong Notaries Public Examination: What It Means for the Profession and the Clients Who Depend on It

The notary exam is infrequent, demanding, and consequential: we explain who can sit it, what it tests, and why notarisation matters for cross-border legal needs

Navigating the 2026 Hong Kong Visa Extension Updates: Overstaying Risks and New Compliance Realities 1921 1080 Angus Maclean

Navigating the 2026 Hong Kong Visa Extension Updates: Overstaying Risks and New Compliance Realities

A pending visa extension application no longer protects you from overstaying in Hong Kong – and overstaying is a criminal offence

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

Same-Sex Parenting in Hong Kong: Navigating the Legal Reality

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

The Renters’ Rights Act: A Wake-Up Call for Hong Kong Landlords in the UK 1400 935 Polly Chu

The Renters’ Rights Act: A Wake-Up Call for Hong Kong Landlords in the UK

Navigating the end of “no-fault” evictions, strict compliance deadlines, and the shifting tax landscape for overseas property investors

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

Modern Families, Traditional Laws: Navigating Surrogacy and Parentage in Hong Kong

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

Beyond the Courtroom: A Calling in Family Law 1400 788 Raphael Wong

Beyond the Courtroom: A Calling in Family Law

A passion for family law, the essential qualities required to thrive in this field, and some observations on LGBTQ+ rights and the next generation of legal talent

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

A Better Safety Net Is Not a Substitute for a Plan

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

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 1200 800 Adam Hugill

LGBTQ+ Workplace Rights in Hong Kong

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

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

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

Inside The Ability Bridges Seminar: Know Your Rights, Protect Your Family 1100 733 Hugill & Ip
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Inside The Ability Bridges Seminar: Know Your Rights, Protect Your Family

From the DDO to child custody and special needs trusts, a seminar delivering the legal knowledge every family in Hong Kong deserves

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