Partner
Alfred Ip
We have wide ranging experience in providing notarial services which support the international activities of both businesses and individuals.
Notarial services are provided for the preparation, execution and verification of legal documents for use overseas (except those documents which originate in Hong Kong for use in Mainland China which are dealt with by China Appointed Attesting Officers).
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Private Client and Family
Hugill & Ip boasts a strong integrated private client, contentious trusts and estates, and family law offering. Under the leadership of Alfred Ip and Caroline McNally, the firm handles a broad range of services, from estate planning and trust advisory to divorce and financial disputes.
The team is particularly notable for its work on recent legal developments such as matters relating to same-sex rights in Hong Kong and cross-border surrogacy arrangements.
Ip is well-regarded for his work in probate disputes, trust structures and estate planning and is supported by newly promoted partner Raphael Wong. McNally handles the family side of the practice, alongside Kajal Aswani; both have significant expertise in high-value divorces and international custody disputes.
Legal 500 - 2026
Alfred Ip is an exceptional legal professional whose expertise and dedication set him apart from competitors. His deep knowledge of family and probate law, combined with a meticulous approach to complex cross-border cases, makes him a trusted adviser for clients facing high-stakes disputes.
Client
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.
Legal 500 - 2026
Four of Hugill & Ip team members ranked as asialaw Distinguished Practitioner in the following practice areas:
- Adam Hugill for Labour and Employment – Highly Recommended Firm
- Alfred Ip for Private Client and Dispute Resolution – Recommended Firm
- Caroline McNally for Private Client – Recommended Firm
- Christopher Hooley for Corporate and M&A – Notable Firm
Asialaw - 2025
Speechless gratitude to everyone for performing a miracle… Your team closed an impossible fight to a full success in a year, amazing!
Client
How we can help you
- Witnessing powers of attorney for use overseas
- Verifying the identity of a person
- Witnessing documents for purchase or sale of land or property overseas
- Authenticating personal documents and information for immigration/emigration, marriage, adoption, succession or other purposes
- Authenticating company, commercial and business documents
- Preparing ships protest
- Providing authentication and secure record for a transaction, document or event
- Witnessing affidavits and other documents for filing with foreign courts or administrative offices
Apostille by High Court of Hong Kong
Some documents bearing the signature and seal of a Public Notary are required to be further authenticated by apostilles issued by the High Court of Hong Kong. Those documents that require authentication by apostilles are for use in Hague Apostille Convention States or Territories.
Legalization by Consulates or Commissions
Documents destined for non-Hague Apostille Convention States or Territories, after being signed and sealed by a Public Notary, will require legalization of the identity, signature and seal of the Public Notary by the relevant diplomatic representative of the state or territory in Hong Kong before these documents can be used in that state or territory.
Official Translation of Legal Documents
Documents can be officially translated into a recognised language for the relevant jurisdiction, so that the Public Notary can then notarise the document.
Insights
Notarization: A General Overview
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The Notary Public: A 5,000 Year Old Story!
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The Role of a Notary Public in Hong Kong
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COVID-19 and the Potential Long-term Benefits of Electronic Notarization
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