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Director’s Duties: where to draw the line with creditors? 1600 583 Christopher Hooley

Director’s Duties: where to draw the line with creditors?

Fiduciary duties of directors of companies are designed to ensure that directors act in the best interests of the company, but do they owe duties to creditors?

Hong Kong Lawyer | The Growing Importance of Elder Law 1241 1654 Hugill & Ip
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Hong Kong Lawyer | The Growing Importance of Elder Law

As the population ages, so does the legal demands of the elderly. To address these unique challenges, a few law firms have built a specialized team dedicated to Elder Law practice. In light of Hong Kong’s ageing population, new legal issues emerge on a daily basis. Elderly clients and those around them often face a…

Anti-Bartlett Clauses and Their Role in Trust Administration 1800 1201 Geraint Ho

Anti-Bartlett Clauses and Their Role in Trust Administration

Limiting liability of trustees on investment decisions made for the trust’s assets, ensuring they are not held accountable for actions taken in good faith

Hong Kong Lawyer | Valuation of Company Interests in Divorce Proceedings 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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Hong Kong Lawyer | Valuation of Company Interests in Divorce Proceedings

It is important to carefully consider how a company interest should be dealt with in divorce proceedings, and whether seeking a valuation will assist

Is Your Organisation Ready to Respond to a Data Breach? 1200 675 Adam Hugill

Is Your Organisation Ready to Respond to a Data Breach?

Recently the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data revised its policy providing practical guidelines for better managing data breaches

Hong Kong Lawyer | A Key Judgment on Interim Maintenance For a Child Under the Inheritance (Provision For Family and Dependants) Ordinance 1241 1665 Hugill & Ip
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Hong Kong Lawyer | A Key Judgment on Interim Maintenance For a Child Under the Inheritance (Provision For Family and Dependants) Ordinance

Case Analysis of FCMP 234/2022 [2024] HKFC 59: The Law Clarified and The Family Court’s Take on Winnie Lo Fee Arrangements

Prenuptial Agreements 1800 1192 Kajal Aswani

Prenuptial Agreements

Future spouses need to recognise that open communication and proactive planning are vital for a successful and harmonious marriage

The Legal 500 | Hugill & Ip Joins GGI Global Alliance as New Hong Kong Member 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip
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The Legal 500 | Hugill & Ip Joins GGI Global Alliance as New Hong Kong Member

This strategic partnership enables Hugill & Ip to further strengthen its global reach and provide enhanced cross-border legal services

Recent Judgment on Third Party Interests in a Family Home 1921 1080 Raphael Wong

Recent Judgment on Third Party Interests in a Family Home

Hugill & Ip recently represented the Intervener in W,YC v T,WK and TWF [2024] HKFC 124, and succeeded in claiming 65% of beneficial interest of a property

The Barrister Series S5E4 | Kerby Lau on Trust & Estate Administration Disputes 1400 788 Alfred Ip

The Barrister Series S5E4 | Kerby Lau on Trust & Estate Administration Disputes

A barrister’s commitment to the legal profession with a specific focus on contentious trusts and estates – discussing the role of administrators, executors and trustees, as well as managing conflicts and investment strategies

New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme In Full Swing 600 450 Angus Maclean

New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme In Full Swing

According to the HKSAR Government, the first batch of visa applications under the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme have recently been approved

Hong Kong Permanent Residents Now Eligible for the Mainland China Travel Return Permit 800 533 Angus Maclean

Hong Kong Permanent Residents Now Eligible for the Mainland China Travel Return Permit

Starting from today, permanent residents can apply for the Home Visit Permit – a new opportunity further strengthening ties between the two regions

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