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To Divorce or Not to Divorce? 1800 1209 Hugill & Ip
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To Divorce or Not to Divorce?

Discussing divorce and the right to legally dissolve a same-sex marriage – including the breakup of a relationship, the split of assets and custody of children

The Roadmap to Equal Marriage in Hong Kong 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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The Roadmap to Equal Marriage in Hong Kong

Discussing the evolution of marriage in Hong Kong – including recent progress made in the courts and the ultimate goal of achieving equal marriage for all

Court of Appeal Affirms the Police’s “Informal Freezing” Powers 600 398 Jonathan Gray

Court of Appeal Affirms the Police’s “Informal Freezing” Powers

Case analysis update: Tam Sze Leung & Ors v Commissioner of Police [2023] HKCA 537

UNCITRAL Working Group III Produces First Deliverables on ISDS Reform 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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UNCITRAL Working Group III Produces First Deliverables on ISDS Reform

UNCITRAL Working Group III recently prepared drafts of arbitrator/judge code of conduct and investment mediation provisions and guidelines all likely to be adopted in July 2023

ALB | Hong Kong’s Hugill & Ip hires litigator from Boase Cohen 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip
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ALB | Hong Kong’s Hugill & Ip hires litigator from Boase Cohen

Hong Kong boutique Hugill & Ip has added disputes specialist Fiona Chan as a partner from fellow city firm Boase Cohen & Collins. Chan advises on civil and commercial litigation, family law, wills, probate and contentious and non-contentious estate administration, among other matters. She had been with Boase Cohen since 2005. Hugill & Ip, which was…

Arbitration Law Monthly | Reform of arbitration law: the Law Commission’s consultation on Enka 1200 792 Hugill & Ip
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Arbitration Law Monthly | Reform of arbitration law: the Law Commission’s consultation on Enka

Considering the question whether the decision of the Supreme Court in Enka Insaat ve Sanayi AS v OOO “Insurance Company Chubb” [2020] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 449 should be allowed to stand

Enforcement of Arbitral Awards 1080 810 Jonathan Gray

Enforcement of Arbitral Awards

Discussing the recognition and enforcement of both domestic and international arbitral awards

The Legal 500 | Arbitration and regulatory expert joins Hugill & Ip 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip
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The Legal 500 | Arbitration and regulatory expert joins Hugill & Ip

Hong-Kong boutique law firm, Hugill & Ip, has just announced that Caroline Thomas has joined the firm as consultant with effect from 11 April 2023

Key Considerations Before Filing for Divorce 1200 795 Alfred Ip

Key Considerations Before Filing for Divorce

Crucial elements that individuals who are contemplating divorce should consider – including advice, finances, children arrangements and other practical issues

The Legal 500 | Hugill & Ip adds a new partner 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip
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The Legal 500 | Hugill & Ip adds a new partner

Hong Kong-founded law firm Hugill & Ip recently announced that it has hired Fiona Chan as a partner in its Dispute Resolution and Private Client practice

Podcast S4E5 | Cryptocurrency Frauds & Asset Recovery Remedies 1400 787 Hugill & Ip
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Podcast S4E5 | Cryptocurrency Frauds & Asset Recovery Remedies

Discussing crypto frauds and potential remedies available to scam victims to recover assets as well as highlighting some UK and Hong Kong court cases

The Wide Net of UK Inheritance Tax 1200 801 Alfred Ip

The Wide Net of UK Inheritance Tax

UK-owned assets passed to loved ones can attract tax upon death – everyone should understand the implications and plan appropriately!

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