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Partner
Carmen Tang
Businesses are becoming increasingly aware that personal data is a strategic asset and understand that they cannot lose sight of the wealth embedded such data. Authorities worldwide have been tightening data protection regulations in light of the increase in information flow primarily resulting from the emergence of digital economies.
Issues which data protection and privacy law raised can be both complex and far-reaching and the penalties for non-compliance are becoming increasingly severe.
Our data protection and privacy practice covers full range of data protection, privacy and associated matters. We have been involved in formulating regulations and advising clients on contentious and non-contentious data protection matters. We focus on working together with clients in devising practical solutions to data protection and privacy issues, with the aim of maximizing data value while minimizing legal and reputational risks.
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Praised for its ‘attention-to-detail and proactive approach‘, Hugill & Ip has picked up a considerable amount of private client-related work since its establishment in 2018. The ‘resourceful and knowledgeable‘ Alfred Ip leads the practice and is also noted for his family expertise, particularly as it relates to clients with “non-traditional” family arrangements, including advice in connection with international adoptions and same-sex surrogacy and other parenting issues which are not automatically recognised under Hong Kong law.
‘A strong technical base and comprehensive skill set. I think the difference would be a dedication to customer service.’
‘Hugill & Ip are very responsive to queries and always provide helpful comments and suggestions as appropriate.’
‘They stand out for being a highly-focused boutique firm filled with calm, welcoming, yet effective lawyers who truly recognise and empower talent.’
Legal 500 - 2021
Employment law is a core area of focus for Hugill & Ip, and since its establishment in September 2018, under the guidance of ‘knowledgeable and responsive‘ name partner Adam Hugill, the team has rapidly made inroads into the local market on behalf of both employers and employees. Work covers the waterfront of issues facing companies and individuals, including advice on employee transfers and team moves, data privacy, immigration, and discrimination.
Hugill has an excellent track record guiding individuals and employers in Labour Tribunal matters, including representation in any pursuant High Court litigation, and has established a strong reputation in advising on high-profile equal opportunity/discrimination cases.
The arrival in June 2020 of Jade Tang from Oldham, Li & Nie strengthens the firm’s capacity on the non-contentious front, in particular, and adds further weight to a team that also includes Christopher Hooley, who regularly handles strategic employment advice as an offshoot of his corporate and commercial practice.
‘The firm provides a fast and professional turnaround.’
‘Adam Hugill is very professional, knowledgeable, and responsive.’
Legal 500 - 2021
Adam Hugill is well respected by interviewees for his work assisting companies and individual employees with employment law advice and dispute resolution across a range of subjects, including immigration, discrimination issues, disciplinary actions and terminations. He represents clients in matters brought before the Hong Kong Labour Tribunal and the High Court.
Alfred Ip maintains a strong reputation for his contentious probate, trust and estate planning practice. He typically represents families and private individuals in estate disputes, probate actions and applications for declaratory relief. One source confirms that he is “very adept at dealing with probate matters.”
Christopher Hooley is held in high regard for his wide-ranging corporate law practice, with his recent activity spanning M&A transactions and joint ventures to commercial agreements and corporate organisation mandates. He co-heads the corporate and commercial law practice group at Hugill & Ip Solicitors.
Chambers Asia and Chambers Global - 2021
Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Asialaw Leading Lawyers in the following practice areas:
- Adam Hugill for Labour and Employment (Highly Recommended Firm)
- Alfred Ip for Private Client and Dispute Resolution (Recommended Firm)
- Christopher Hooley for Corporate and M&A (Notable Firm)
Client feedback:
“Excellent communication with clients. All issues, decisions, and implications are explained incredibly clearly, in a way that a non-legal person can understand and make decisions on. Extremely friendly, professional and responsive lawyers.” – Dispute Resolution
“Reactive and reliable. The firm is also very friendly.” – Labour and Employment
“Jonathan Gray is an excellent lawyer. Great at communication and explaining legal matters to a non-legal person, so that we are able to make a very well-informed decision.”
Asialaw - 2021
Asian Legal Business (ALB) presented the 19th Annual ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2020 on 27 November – the pre-eminent legal awards and ALB’s biggest and longest-running awards in Asia.
Hugill & Ip has been awarded the winning prize for Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year and has been shortlisted as finalist in 8 other categories:
- HKGALA Award for Corporate Citizenship
- Immigration
- Labour and Employment
- Matrimonial and Family
- Private Wealth
- Rising Law Firm
- Tax and Trusts
- Transactional Boutique Law Firm
Alfred Ip, senior partner, said, “We are thankful for the recognition of Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year. Hugill & Ip’s reputation is rooted on handling a wide range of litigation cases: from general commercial and contractual cases, financial and partnership disputes, to banking, trusts, estate, employment and tax litigation.”
Asian Legal Business - 2020
How we can help you
- Data collection statements and retention policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ‘safe habour’
- Cyber security and cyber crime
- Security breaches and breach management policies
- Data access and collection requests
- Cross border data transfers
- Website privacy policies
- Direct marketing
- Employment data protection matters
- Training on data protection and privacy law
Advice
Managing risk and adopting sound privacy and security standards is essential. The potential for misuse of sensitive personal information has triggered legislative and regulatory action worldwide – the risks are high.
Our specialists can help you address various steps to enable and support your compliance in all aspects of data privacy laws, including drafting and reviewing relevant documents for your business, including privacy notices, data protection policies, consent forms and data processing agreements.
We often negotiate appropriate contractual terms with data processors and advise on appropriate action in the event of a personal data breach. We also provide flexible and tailored training courses for businesses to help them understand the issues and steps they need to be aware of in ensuring compliance with the likes of data protection and privacy regulations.
Insights
DNA and Data Privacy
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Human Resources Magazine | How employers can minimise data privacy risks during WFH
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Specific Discovery and the Relevance of Personal Data
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HIV Status and Confidentiality
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Is Big Data the Cause or the Cure to Modern Mental Health Issues?
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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (6) – Data Access and Correction Principle
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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principles (4) and (5) – Data Security and Openness
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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (3) – Data Use Principle
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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (2) – Accuracy and Retention Principle
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Data Privacy Focus Monday: Data Protection Principle (1) – Data Collection Principle
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