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The Limited Partnership Fund Bill 600 750 Christopher Hooley

The Limited Partnership Fund Bill

The Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance takes effect today. It provides much more flexibility than the Limited Partnership Ordinance and setting up onshore Limited Partnership Funds in Hong Kong will become a more valuable option.

Employment: Discrimination Because of Pregnancy 1920 1080 Adam Hugill

Employment: Discrimination Because of Pregnancy

Adam Hugill discusses Hong Kong’s employment laws related to discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy and practical guidance for employers and employees.

LexisNexis Webinar | Estate Planning to Avoid Family Disputes 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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LexisNexis Webinar | Estate Planning to Avoid Family Disputes

Alfred Ip and Kerby Lau discuss the importance of proper estate planning and the probate process in Hong Kong while also highlighting some of the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Employment Support Scheme (ESS): Phase 2 Kicks Off 1200 797 Adam Hugill

Employment Support Scheme (ESS): Phase 2 Kicks Off

The scheme established by the HK SAR Government during the COVID-19 pandemic to support employers opens applications from 31 August 2020 and covers the September-November period

Tax and Estate Planning When Moving to the UK 1200 798 Alfred Ip

Tax and Estate Planning When Moving to the UK

When planning to relocate from Hong Kong to the UK, it is crucial to avoid unpleasant surprises from the UK tax law system, that could have a significant impact on personal and family wealth.

Immigration to the UK: Preparatory Legal and Tax Steps 1800 1136 Hugill & Ip
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Immigration to the UK: Preparatory Legal and Tax Steps

Alfred Ip of Hugill & Ip discusses with Julia Jackson and Matthew Braithwaite of Wedlake Bell issues related to immigration. The preparatory steps when applying for resident status in the UK are not only crucial from an immigration point of view, but also in terms of wealth planning. From income and property tax to inheritance,…

LexisNexis | Child Custody and Support Upon the Death of a Parent 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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LexisNexis | Child Custody and Support Upon the Death of a Parent

In the eventuality of the death of a parent with minor children, is child custody and maintenance affected? How so? Protecting the best interests of your child becomes key!

Podcast S2E1 | Employment: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace 1600 583 Adam Hugill

Podcast S2E1 | Employment: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Margaret Wo and Adam Hugill on sexual harassment, what’s considered inappropriate behaviour and protections afforded by Hong Kong’s Sex Discrimination Ordinance.

Economic Times | Applications Open for the Asian Fund for Cancer Research’s BRACE Award Venture Competition 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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Economic Times | Applications Open for the Asian Fund for Cancer Research’s BRACE Award Venture Competition

First of Its Kind Investment Opportunity for Asia-Based Oncology Technology Start-Ups HONG KONG, 4 August 2020 – The Asian Fund for Cancer Research (AFCR) is now accepting applications from oncology start-ups for the Bridging Research from Academia to Cancer Entrepreneurship (BRACE) Award Venture Competition. The event and program uniquely supports Asian entrepreneurs’ cancer technology commercialization…

Hugill & Ip and Alfred Ip Nominated in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2020 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip
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Hugill & Ip and Alfred Ip Nominated in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2020

The nominations for the sixth annual Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards have been announced. For the first time, the awards ceremony will be held virtually on Thursday, 24 September 2020. The virtual event will be hosted to celebrate the process of litigation and disputes resolution in the legal profession. The awards will celebrate the foremost leaders…

Shareholder Liability 1920 1080 Christopher Hooley

Shareholder Liability

Chris Hooley on shareholder liability: limitation of liability, shareholders’ obligations, corporate veil. Examples: UK Prest v Petrodel (2013), Hong Kong CWG v MH (2016).

LexisNexis Webinar | Protecting Your Children in Case of Divorce 800 525 Hugill & Ip
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LexisNexis Webinar | Protecting Your Children in Case of Divorce

Alfred Ip and Azan Marwah discuss issues related to how to protect your children in case of divorce. When every facet of business and lives are struggling to find a new normal caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing that should remain undisrupted though is to protect children from the impact of divorce. This is…

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