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

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

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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Prenuptial Trusts and Asset Protection 1400 788 Kajal Aswani

Prenuptial Trusts and Asset Protection

Exploring how legal planning can build a rational defence between love and property

Frozen Bank Accounts After Death: What Families Need to Know 600 450 Alfred Ip

Frozen Bank Accounts After Death: What Families Need to Know

Early advice helps families move from uncertainty to orderly administration — particularly where there are urgent liabilities, multiple beneficiaries, overseas assets, or any doubt about the validity of the will

Building Bridges Through Design 1500 999 Hugill & Ip
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Building Bridges Through Design

A conversation with Giovanna Imbimbo who leads Area-17’s predominantly female Hong Kong studio, discussing cross-cultural design innovation, work-life balance, and creating inclusive spaces for modern professionals

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

Private Trust Companies: An In-Depth Analysis | STEP

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

The Litigator’s Gambit: Why Victory is an Act of Preparation, Not Performance 800 769 Alfred Ip

The Litigator’s Gambit: Why Victory is an Act of Preparation, Not Performance

Trials are not won in the courtroom. They are won in months of relentless preparation. Disciplined strategy, not courtroom drama, is the true art of litigation.

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

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

Breaking Barriers: Redefining Possibility and Inclusivity in the Legal Profession and Beyond 1200 800 Adam Hugill

Breaking Barriers: Redefining Possibility and Inclusivity in the Legal Profession and Beyond

From Mexico to Hong Kong, Ana Victoria Espino de Santiago’s story reminds us that true inclusion transforms workplaces, professions, and societies for the better

Rethinking Client Care in the Legal Sector 1500 844 Alfred Ip

Rethinking Client Care in the Legal Sector

A partner’s perspective on trust, transparency, and professional conduct

The Supply Chain Ripple: Navigating Hong Kong’s New Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Law 800 533 Jade Tang

The Supply Chain Ripple: Navigating Hong Kong’s New Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Law

PCICSO came into force on 1 January 2026. Three months in, what does it mean for your business — and what are the compliance and litigation risks?

Hong Kong Family Offices: The New Tax Concession Expansion 600 400 Alfred Ip

Hong Kong Family Offices: The New Tax Concession Expansion

The Family Office tax regime expands in 2026 to cover digital assets, gold and funds-of-one. What families and advisors need to know now!

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