We recognise that family breakdown affects more than just the immediate parties.
We strongly believe that family disputes are best resolved through an amicable attitude and mediation, both in respect of financial matters and children. At the same time, we are not shy in taking strong actions when a specific situation and urgency demand it, in particular when children are involved or in cases related to domestic violence.
We work closely with other professionals in the field of family disputes, including psychologists, accountants, but especially co-parenting coordinators and family mediators, to provide the best solutions for our clients.
Podcast S1E6 | Family: Divorce and Division of the Matrimonial Pot
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Two of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Chambers and Partners Greater China Region for Family/Matrimonial (International Firms – Band 2):
- Caroline McNally (Leading Individual – Band 1)
- Kajal Aswani (Up and Coming)
Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Legal 500 Leading Individuals in the following practice areas:
- Alfred Ip and Caroline McNally for Private Client and Family
- Adam Hugill for Labour and Employment
Moreover, the firm is also recognized in Commercial, Corporate and M&A for the independent Hong Kong law firms category.
Two of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Legal 500 Leading Individuals in the following practice areas:
- Alfred Ip for Private Client and Family (Tier 2 Firm)
- Adam Hugill for Labour and Employment (Tier 3 Firm)
Moreover, the firm is recognized with Tier 3 ranking in Commercial, Corporate and M&A for the independent Hong Kong law firms category.
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.’
How we can help you
- Divorce proceedings
- Issues relating to custody and care & control of children and access disputes
- International child abduction or relocation of children to other countries
- Issues relating to ancillary relief and financial applications for maintenance pending suit
- Prenuptial, postnuptial, separation and other marital agreements
- Emergency injunctions preventing the disposal or dissipation of assets
- Enforcement of divorce judgments and orders
- Applications for adoptions
- Surrogacy advice
Advice
We advise both local and expatriates, professionals and business owners, high profile and HNWI clients, as well as homemakers who have invested a great deal of time and effort in building a family and taking care of children.
Our client’s often have strong connections with other jurisdictions, due to cultural, financial and family links, hence we regularly deal with issues related to complex cross border matrimonial assets and/or cases which involve applications for children relocation to other countries or child abduction.