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Testamentary Freedom and Disinheritance in Hong Kong 799 604 Alfred Ip

Testamentary Freedom and Disinheritance in Hong Kong

Everything you need to know about wills, testamentary freedom and the law in Hong Kong, and your rights in the case of disinheritance

Hong Kong Players | Snow White – The Panto 964 1364 Hugill & Ip
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Hong Kong Players | Snow White – The Panto

Hugill & Ip is proud to sponsor Hong Kong Players’ Christmas Panto and bringing you the thigh-slapping, jolly Snow White!

“No one has ever become poor by giving” – How to Leave a Legacy by Benefitting Charitable Causes in Your Will 1050 700 Alfred Ip

“No one has ever become poor by giving” – How to Leave a Legacy by Benefitting Charitable Causes in Your Will

According to the CAF World Giving Index, Hong Kong is ranked 18th out of 144 economies in the survey with 55% saying they have donated money to a charity

Out Leadership | Hong Kong legal leaders discuss next steps after the QT case 1200 584 Hugill & Ip
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Out Leadership | Hong Kong legal leaders discuss next steps after the QT case

More than 300 LGBT+ business leaders gathered for Out Leadership’s 6th annual Asia LGBT+ Senior Leader Summit, sponsored by EY, KPMG, HSBC, and Thomson Reuters.

The #foodwill Campaign Launch 1921 1280 Hugill & Ip
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The #foodwill Campaign Launch

Hugill & Ip and Feeding Hong Kong are proud to announce the launch of The #foodwill Campaign that – starting from today – will raise funds to fight hunger and reduce the amount of quality food going to waste in Hong Kong landfills. Both organisations are excited to join hands and raising awareness about food waste,…

Starting Your Own Charity 1050 700 Gary Wong

Starting Your Own Charity

You may have great ideas in helping the community, however knowing what steps you need to take may require proper legal assistance.

The Potential Pitfalls of Mutual Wills 1016 710 Alfred Ip

The Potential Pitfalls of Mutual Wills

We explain what a mutual will is and why it might not be the best solution for your family

ALM | Boutique Law Firm Bolsters Private Client Practice as Hong Kong’s Aging Business Owners Make Succession Plans 1920 700 Hugill & Ip
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ALM | Boutique Law Firm Bolsters Private Client Practice as Hong Kong’s Aging Business Owners Make Succession Plans

Freda Lim joins Hugill & Ip as a partner from local firm Vivien Teu & Co, which is in association with Shanghai-based Llinks Law Offices

New Version of HK Int’l Arbitration Rules Comes Into Force Today 1050 700 Alfred Ip

New Version of HK Int’l Arbitration Rules Comes Into Force Today

Relevant to the use of technology, third party funding, multi-party and multi-contract arbitrations, the early determination of disputes, among many others

ALB | Ex-Oldham, Li & Nie Lawyers Launch New Hong Kong Boutique Firm 680 850 Hugill & Ip
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ALB | Ex-Oldham, Li & Nie Lawyers Launch New Hong Kong Boutique Firm

Six lawyers have left Oldham, Li & Nie (OLN) to set up a Hong Kong boutique practice named Hugill & Ip, helmed by partners Adam Hugill and Alfred Ip. Also joining the firm are corporate partner Chris Hooley, who headed that practice at OLN, and former OLN consultant Gary Wong, who joins the new firm as partner. Leveraging their significant practice experience and existing…

Hackers’ Latest Airline Target: Cathay Pacific Data Loss Outbreak 596 477 Hugill & Ip
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Hackers’ Latest Airline Target: Cathay Pacific Data Loss Outbreak

What does CX’s data breach of over 9 million people mean legally for customers, their company, their vendors? What they should have done and what could happen next.

Probate Focus Week: Why Child-Free Couples Should Still Make A Will 966 725 Alfred Ip

Probate Focus Week: Why Child-Free Couples Should Still Make A Will

We explain why a will is vital for couples without children – a common phenomenon in Hong Kong and how a will is essential to these couples when planning their estate.

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