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Ignites Asia | Relocation ‘costly and tiring’ as fund hubs compete for overseas talent 2500 1488 Adam Hugill

Ignites Asia | Relocation ‘costly and tiring’ as fund hubs compete for overseas talent

Industry participants say relocation packages are becoming less attractive and less common, and largely reserved for senior executives

The 39th LAWASIA Conference 2026, Seoul 700 394 Hugill & Ip
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The 39th LAWASIA Conference 2026, Seoul

A changing legal landscape demands clear thinking: Kajal Aswani and Polly Chu share Hong Kong perspectives on digital family wealth and cross-border deal risk

The Bay | Macao awaits its own upturn as Hong Kong’s property market broadens out 1200 770 Hugill & Ip
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The Bay | Macao awaits its own upturn as Hong Kong’s property market broadens out

Office rents across Macao are softening under the pressure of incoming supply but climbing business registrations and incoming retailers offer hope.

Focus Monday | Pre-Nuptial Agreements & Real Estate 1800 1200 Hugill & Ip
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Focus Monday | Pre-Nuptial Agreements & Real Estate

What you need to know before you say “I do”: Protecting wealth and the safeguards needed to make Pre-Nuptial Agreements effective on divorce

Legal 500 | Interview with Polly Chu 1400 788 Hugill & Ip
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Legal 500 | Interview with Polly Chu

Polly Chu – Partner and Head of the Real Estate practice at Hugill & Ip – reflects on the firm’s developments and future outlook

Focus Monday | The Matrimonial Home: More Than Just Bricks and Mortar in Divorce Proceedings 2500 1667 Hugill & Ip
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Focus Monday | The Matrimonial Home: More Than Just Bricks and Mortar in Divorce Proceedings

Navigate Hong Kong divorce with clarity: understand how the Family Court treats the matrimonial home, divides assets and manages stamp-duty risks

International Academy of Family Lawyers Annual Meeting – Dublin, Ireland 1100 609 Hugill & Ip
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International Academy of Family Lawyers Annual Meeting – Dublin, Ireland

Caroline McNally joined 460+ family lawyers, celebrating global collaboration and receiving the inaugural Keeper of the Flame Award

Hong Kong Lawyer | When the Client Brings an AI “Second Opinion”: Legal Advice, Confidentiality, Fees and Professional Judgement 900 675 Hugill & Ip
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Hong Kong Lawyer | When the Client Brings an AI “Second Opinion”: Legal Advice, Confidentiality, Fees and Professional Judgement

How AI use is reshaping legal advice, exposing clients and lawyers to risks of error, confidentiality breaches and privilege loss

Beyond the Badge: Why Long-Term Support Matters to Community Football 800 600 Hugill & Ip
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Beyond the Badge: Why Long-Term Support Matters to Community Football

Our continuing sponsorship of Pollok United isn’t simply a sporting partnership, but support for the durable community connections that grassroots football can create

Hong Kong & Mainland China Inheritance: What Families Need to Know About Cross-Border Estate Administration 900 605 Alfred Ip

Hong Kong & Mainland China Inheritance: What Families Need to Know About Cross-Border Estate Administration

Get a practical framework for managing multi-jurisdictional inheritances—identify assets, domicile, and coordinated testamentary strategies.

Discovery in Divorce: Financial Non Disclosure and Uncovering Hidden Assets 800 549 Caroline McNally

Discovery in Divorce: Financial Non Disclosure and Uncovering Hidden Assets

In divorce proceedings, full and frank financial disclosure is essential: learn how Form E, court powers and forensic insight can expose all hidden assets

Hong Kong Lawyer | Summary Judgment in Probate: A Tale of Two Approaches to Trial 1241 1654 Hugill & Ip
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Hong Kong Lawyer | Summary Judgment in Probate: A Tale of Two Approaches to Trial

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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