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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.

PLC v MKK and the Limits of Add-Back in Ancillary Relief 1200 800 Kajal Aswani

PLC v MKK and the Limits of Add-Back in Ancillary Relief

Judge Kwan’s decision shows how spending patterns, business records and credibility can shape the outcome when matrimonial finances come under serious scrutiny

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Chambers and Partners HNW | Private Wealth Global Practice Guide 2026 650 220 Alfred Ip

Chambers and Partners HNW | Private Wealth Global Practice Guide 2026

The Private Wealth 2026 guide, now in its tenth edition, covers nearly 50 jurisdictions worldwide. It provides up-to-date legal analysis on a broad range of private wealth matters, including tax regimes, succession planning, trusts and foundations, family business planning, wealth disputes, fiduciary services, citizenship and residency, planning for minors, adults with disabilities and older individuals, same-sex marriages and domestic partnerships, and charitable giving.

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Estate Planning for Taiwan Residents with Hong Kong Assets 1800 1200 Leo Wang

Estate Planning for Taiwan Residents with Hong Kong Assets

Navigating Probate, Wills, Trusts and tax for Hong Kong assets with confidence

Greater Bay Area Retirement Planning for Hong Kong Seniors 700 487 Alfred Ip

Greater Bay Area Retirement Planning for Hong Kong Seniors

The legal questions families should ask first — including what official support measures exist, why they do not replace careful planning, and what families should review before relocation

EdgeProp | How cross-border real estate financing is evolving between Hong Kong and Singapore 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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EdgeProp | How cross-border real estate financing is evolving between Hong Kong and Singapore

As global investors recalibrate their portfolios amid shifting interest rates and market corrections, we are witnessing a distinct change in how HNWIs and corporate entities leverage assets across these two premier Asian financial hubs

Anatomy of a High-Net-Worth Divorce 1200 795 Alfred Ip

Anatomy of a High-Net-Worth Divorce

Empathy without collusion: the hardest skill in HNW divorce matters isn’t legal — it’s knowing when to listen, when to push back, and when to call a therapist

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ThoughtLeaders4 HNW | Blood, Boardrooms, and Bad Drafting: Why Your Business and Family Need More Than Just a Will 1600 583 Hugill & Ip
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ThoughtLeaders4 HNW | Blood, Boardrooms, and Bad Drafting: Why Your Business and Family Need More Than Just a Will

Ownership passes cleanly. Authority, expectations, and family harmony rarely do. Here is what your succession plan is still missing.

S6E4: Navigating Trust Disputes in High-Stakes Divorces 1400 788 Alfred Ip

S6E4: Navigating Trust Disputes in High-Stakes Divorces

Delve into the intricate intersection of trust disputes and high-net-worth divorce proceedings and how offshore wealth and trust structures are scrutinised

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The 2026 Hong Kong Notaries Public Examination: What It Means for the Profession and the Clients Who Depend on It 1200 630 Alfred Ip

The 2026 Hong Kong Notaries Public Examination: What It Means for the Profession and the Clients Who Depend on It

The notary exam is infrequent, demanding, and consequential: we explain who can sit it, what it tests, and why notarisation matters for cross-border legal needs

Navigating the 2026 Hong Kong Visa Extension Updates: Overstaying Risks and New Compliance Realities 1921 1080 Angus Maclean

Navigating the 2026 Hong Kong Visa Extension Updates: Overstaying Risks and New Compliance Realities

A pending visa extension application no longer protects you from overstaying in Hong Kong – and overstaying is a criminal offence

Same-Sex Parenting in Hong Kong: Navigating the Legal Reality 1500 994 Alfred Ip

Same-Sex Parenting in Hong Kong: Navigating the Legal Reality

Exploring challenges faced by couples utilizing RIVF, international surrogacy, immigration, nationality, and adoption, and the ultimate safety net of wealth structuring and estate planning

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