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Wills of Concern Campaign Launch 1920 1080 Hugill & Ip
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Wills of Concern Campaign Launch

Hugill & Ip and AIDS Concern announce a charity campaign raising funds for a fall in new infections, stop spread of HIV/AIDS, eliminate stigma for those with HIV.

Foreign Domestic Helpers and the Right of Abode 900 539 Adam Hugill

Foreign Domestic Helpers and the Right of Abode

Foreign domestic helpers are not considered to have “ordinary residence” in Hong Kong, therefore, they cannot meet the requirements for obtaining Right of Abode status.

101 on Adoption in Hong Kong 1350 900 Alfred Ip

101 on Adoption in Hong Kong

There are more than a quarter of a million children who get adopted each year worldwide, with most of adoptions happening in the USA and China. The phenomenon of adoption is becoming rather common in most developed economies, and Hong Kong is no exception.

Right of Abode vs. Right to Land 598 417 Adam Hugill

Right of Abode vs. Right to Land

Individuals thinking about immigrating to Hong Kong should understand the rights afforded by each status before starting the visa application process

Managing Property and Affairs of the Mentally Incapacitated 500 667 Alfred Ip

Managing Property and Affairs of the Mentally Incapacitated

Caring for aged loved ones often imposes a heavy burdens on friends and family. The burden increases significantly if the loved one becomes mentally incapacitated.

Global Data Review | Former Hong Kong enforcer promoted to partner in private practice 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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Global Data Review | Former Hong Kong enforcer promoted to partner in private practice

Former Hong Kong privacy enforcer Carmen Tang has become a partner at Hugill & Ip. Tang has been at the Hong Kong firm since its founding in 2018. She was previously regulatory counsel at Hong Kong’s data watchdog, where she advised on personal data protection issues arising from complaints and compliance checks. Tang is qualified…

Is Big Data the Cause or the Cure to Modern Mental Health Issues? 1200 677 Hugill & Ip
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Is Big Data the Cause or the Cure to Modern Mental Health Issues?

The availability of big data can save the life of a person experiencing depression who is about to commit suicide; on the other hand, data subjects will then be kept in the dark once they realize their personal information has been disclosed to third parties, leading to mental health issues.

Mental Health Issues in Divorce and Children Custody Proceedings 1050 701 Alfred Ip

Mental Health Issues in Divorce and Children Custody Proceedings

There are many cases where mental illness is actually one of the main factors causing a relationship to break up and lead couples to separation and divorce

Asian Legal Business | Hugill & Ip adds disputes resolution specialist in HK 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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Asian Legal Business | Hugill & Ip adds disputes resolution specialist in HK

Boutique Hong Kong law firm Hugill & Ip has added dispute resolution specialist Jonathan Gray as a partner in Hong Kong. He previously worked as a consultant with FitzGerald Lawyers from 2014 to 2019. Gray specialises in general commercial litigation, arbitration and employment law. He regularly acts as counsel in arbitrations conducted under various arbitration…

Business Insider – Singapore | Hugill & Ip, Solicitors Continues to Expand its Practice – Enhancing Private Client & Family and Employment Flagship Areas 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip
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Business Insider – Singapore | Hugill & Ip, Solicitors Continues to Expand its Practice – Enhancing Private Client & Family and Employment Flagship Areas

HONG KONG, CHINA – 9 October 2019 – In the past twelve months the firm has experienced tremendous growth, doubling its overall workforce and expanded to six partners. The firm’s headcount has grown to thirty, with plans to add more solicitors with a focus on the Family practice area. However, it still wishes to remain…

The Impact of Divorce on Parents’ and Children’s Mental Health 1800 1200 Alfred Ip

The Impact of Divorce on Parents’ and Children’s Mental Health

Divorce can be linked to specific and long-term impacts on health and overall mental well-being. Naturally when the main caregiver is emotionally stressed, his or her children would inevitably suffer too.

Mainland-Hong Kong Interim Measures Arrangement Takes Effect Today 1800 1032 Hugill & Ip
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Mainland-Hong Kong Interim Measures Arrangement Takes Effect Today

The Arrangement Concerning Mutual Assistance in Court-ordered Interim Measures in Aid of Arbitral Proceedings by the Courts of the Mainland and of the HKSAR (the Arrangement), which was signed on 2 April 2019, came into effect in Mainland China and HKSAR on 1 October 2019. The Supreme People’s Court of the People’s Republic of China…

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