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International Estate Planning: Worldwide Wills vs Multiple Wills 1200 801 Alfred Ip

International Estate Planning: Worldwide Wills vs Multiple Wills

Private Client lawyers can guide you through the most efficient international Estate Planning options which fit your specific circumstances and wishes

Our 2020 in Review 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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Our 2020 in Review

Despite 2020 being a challenging year in Hong Kong and globally, we wish to focus on the positives and on the milestones that Hugill & Ip have achieved. We are looking forward to a 2021 filled with success, joy and especially good health for everyone!

Hugill & Ip and Four Partners Recognized for their Pro-bono and Community Work 1200 877 Hugill & Ip
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Hugill & Ip and Four Partners Recognized for their Pro-bono and Community Work

The Law Society supports and encourages a wide variety of pro bono legal services provided by lawyers to the public of Hong Kong

LexisNexis | Leading Estates Cases: Disputes Between Beneficiaries and Executors or Administrators 900 642 Hugill & Ip
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LexisNexis | Leading Estates Cases: Disputes Between Beneficiaries and Executors or Administrators

The removal or replacement of executors / administrators of estates and the importance of the Courts’ role highlighted through leading cases

SCMP Young Post | So you want to be a lawyer? The realities of this challenging career path 1500 1125 Hugill & Ip
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SCMP Young Post | So you want to be a lawyer? The realities of this challenging career path

Geraint Ho, of Hong Kong law firm Hugill and Ip, qualified as a solicitor in 2020 and specialises in civil litigation. He shares study tips, job application advice, and the financial concerns needed if you hope to study for a law degree.

corporate and commercial
Starting a Business in Hong Kong 1920 700 Jade Tang

Starting a Business in Hong Kong

This Q&A aims to answer some frequent questions regarding the set-up of a company in Hong Kong

DNA and Data Privacy 800 533 Hugill & Ip
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DNA and Data Privacy

DNA data and specific measures individuals should be aware of in order to protect their privacy rights when undergoing COVID-19 or ancestry testing

Maternity Leave Amendments Take Effect Today 1600 583 Adam Hugill

Maternity Leave Amendments Take Effect Today

Steps forward have been implemented on statutory maternity and paternity leave in Hong Kong

Ariana | The Ultimate Exclusion: It’s time to recognise same-sex marriage in Hong Kong 1200 675 Hugill & Ip
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Ariana | The Ultimate Exclusion: It’s time to recognise same-sex marriage in Hong Kong

Hong Kong does not recognise same-sex marriage, barring couples from many of the rights and benefits that come with legal matrimony.

Podcast S2E5 | Employment: Team Moves 1600 583 Adam Hugill

Podcast S2E5 | Employment: Team Moves

Chris Hooley and Adam Hugill on team moves from both perspectives, fidelity and fiduciary duties, contractual obligations of employees, real-life examples

What You Need to Know about Adoption 1200 800 Alfred Ip

What You Need to Know about Adoption

This Q&A examines the crucial elements that couples and singles should consider when taking the commitment of adoption, the gift of love and a new life!

Adoption Leave in Hong Kong – 香港領養假 1400 934 Adam Hugill

Adoption Leave in Hong Kong – 香港領養假

Hong Kong has no legislation to assure adoptive parents get time off work, however there are some developments about increasing maternity / paternity leave.

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