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TVB Pearl Magazine | My Mother The Helper 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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TVB Pearl Magazine | My Mother The Helper

Foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong who are mothers must often bear the financial and emotional burden all alone. What does having a child mean to them? How should employers react? On this Mother’s Day, Ambrose Li interviews our Adam Hugill about foreign domestic helpers employees’ rights – including unfair termination, paid maternity leave entitlement,…

A Divorce Conundrum: Gifts and Inheritances 1200 675 Alfred Ip

A Divorce Conundrum: Gifts and Inheritances

A series of FAQs about financial disputes related to gifts and inheritances in divorce proceedings – get insights from our Family Law team.

Live Seminar & Webinar | Family Law: Is it all about money? 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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Live Seminar & Webinar | Family Law: Is it all about money?

Discussion on financial aspects of divorce and maintenance: the whole family’s immediate to long-term needs, division of matrimonial pot, and children’s needs.

Hong Kong-UK BN(O) Immigration Route Update 800 533 Hugill & Ip
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Hong Kong-UK BN(O) Immigration Route Update

Matt Braithwaite and Julia Jackson from Wedlake Bell get together with our Alfred Ip again to give an update on the BN(O) passport immigration route from Hong Kong to the UK. They discuss tax and domicile status implications, applications for full UK citizenship, latest developments on the recognition of BN(O) travel documents and their impacts…

Hugill & Ip and Adam Hugill Nominated in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2021 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip
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Hugill & Ip and Adam Hugill Nominated in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2021

The nominations for the seventh annual Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards have been announced. The awards ceremony will be held virtually on Thursday, 27 May 2021. The virtual event will be hosted to celebrate the process of litigation and disputes resolution in the legal profession. These awards celebrate the leading litigators and most impactful disputes across…

Who Died First? Survivorship in Joint Tenancy 2000 1330 Alfred Ip

Who Died First? Survivorship in Joint Tenancy

The Scarle v Scarle case highlights the importance of having a professionally drafted Will – especially in case of complex family situations

Economic Times | Asian Fund for Cancer Research Announces Inaugural BRACE Award Venture Competition Winner 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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Economic Times | Asian Fund for Cancer Research Announces Inaugural BRACE Award Venture Competition Winner

Gastrointestinal Cancer Drug Developer Arbele Receives AFCR Investment Funding

Key Considerations When Retaining a Divorce Lawyer 1921 1080 Raphael Wong

Key Considerations When Retaining a Divorce Lawyer

Finding a divorce lawyer can be an intimidating task. If you don’t know where to begin, here are some essential factors when choosing your Family law solicitor.

Legislation on Data Security and Breaches 1200 644 Hugill & Ip
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Legislation on Data Security and Breaches

Carmen Tang on current legislation in Hong Kong related to personal data breaches and expected developments, which will likely introduce related penalties.

Hugill & Ip Celebrates IDERD by Joining The Racial D&I Charter For Employers 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip
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Hugill & Ip Celebrates IDERD by Joining The Racial D&I Charter For Employers

More than 150 organisations have joined the Equal Opportunities Commission’s Racial Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Employers

The Telegraph | Thousands of Hongkongers will be unable to cash in their pensions after moving to the UK 1200 691 Hugill & Ip
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The Telegraph | Thousands of Hongkongers will be unable to cash in their pensions after moving to the UK

Almost 30,000 people have applied to move to the UK from Hong Kong under a new visa scheme which is becoming “highly political”

How Does the Hong Kong Tax System Work? 1200 675 Alfred Ip

How Does the Hong Kong Tax System Work?

Hong Kong offers one of the lowest and friendly tax regimes for its citizens and residents, learn more in this Q&A

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