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Discrimination and HIV Status

In Hong Kong you cannot be denied employment or be discriminated because of your HIV status. Such protections also extend to your associates.

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Discrimination in the Workplace

Adam Hugill on legal protections against in Hong Kong related to sex, pregnancy, disability, family status, race. And lack of progress in legislation on sexual orientation.

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A Will Doesn’t Just Protect Your Assets

Will Ripley and Alfred Ip on implications of estate planning and Wills: from funerals to distribution of memorabilia, but especially provisions related to children.

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If There is a Will, There is a Way

Alfred Ip talks to Will Ripley about the importance of having a Will and the implications of the probate process in Hong Kong

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RTHK: “The 1 2 3 Show” Podcast | Wills of Concern

What do you need to consider and do before you make your Will? Why do you need a private client specialised lawyer to draft your Will? When do you need to review your Will?

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Hong Kong Players | Sleeping Beauty – The Panto

Hugill & Ip is proud to sponsor Hong Kong Players’ 2019 Panto and bringing you this fabulous Christmas show that’s sure to put you in a festive mood!

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Living Wills and Advance Health Directives

Death is often a taboo in Hong Kong and people do not like to think about it. Hence, we have seen a lot of issues arising as a consequence of the lack or delay of a proper estate planning.

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Taiwan News | Hugill & Ip Adds a Red Ribbon to its Logo, Further Strengthening its Social Responsibility Commitment following the Launch of “Wills of Concern”

HONG KONG – 20 November 2019 – Following a year of impressive growth, the firm is adding a red ribbon to its logo to support World AIDS Day on 1 December. While there’s a lot to celebrate for advances in the treatment and fight against HIV and AIDS, there’s also much more to achieve both…

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Small Steps for Same-Sex Couples in China and the Region

Despite the fact that the marriage equality agenda is gaining momentum, much more still needs to be done in order to achieve the same rights and civil freedom rights for everyone.

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Mixed Signals for LGBT Rights in Mainland China

The Chinese government’s “Three No’s policy” manages to avoid public discussions about LGBT rights while it also protects the central authorities from being accused of having an oppressive attitude towards the LGBT community and make a few steps in guaranteeing limited rights.

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Việt Nam News | Adam Hugill Highlights the Importance of Social Responsibility at the Interact Law Conference

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – 8 November 2019 – This week the Interact Law conference kicked off with the introduction of several new members joining the legal network: Bennani & Associés which has offices in Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Ivory Coast; Maheshwari & Co based in India, but also offering a German and an Eastern European desk; Tonucci & Partners which is deeply rooted in…

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Wills of Concern Campaign Intro

Visit our Wills of Concern campaign to find out more about how we are raising funds for AIDS Concern by writing wills for donations until end of 2019.

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