Partner
Christopher Hooley
Bio
Awards
Writing
Bio
Chris was admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales in 1980 and worked in the City of London before moving to Hong Kong in 1987.
In Hong Kong, he has worked for three large Hong Kong law firms, in each as the Partner in charge of the Corporate Commercial Department.
He has written articles and conducted seminars on a variety of differential commercial topics in Asia, Europe and North America and has a strong commitment to social endeavours, one of which is the World Justice Project, where Chris is an accredited contributor.
In addition to his Honours Degree in Law, Chris has a Masters Degree in Information Technology and Telecommunications Law from Strathclyde University.
Chris is recognised by Chambers Asia, Legal 500 and Asian Legal Business for his expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions and he is recognised by Practical Law, as being one of the leading employment lawyers in Hong Kong.
Awards
2020
- Leading Individual in Corporate / M&A – Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Leading Lawyer in Corporate / M&A – Asialaw Profiles
2019
- Leading Individual in Corporate / M&A – Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Leading Lawyer in Corporate / M&A – Asialaw Profiles
2018
- Leading Individual in Corporate / M&A – Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Leading Individual in Employment: Hong Kong Law – Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Leading Lawyer in Corporate / M&A – Asialaw Profiles
2017
- Leading Individual in Corporate / M&A – Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Leading Individual in Employment: Hong Kong Law – Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Leading Lawyer in Corporate / M&A – Asialaw Profiles
2016
- Leading Lawyer in Corporate / M&A – Asialaw Profiles
- Leading Individual in Corporate / M&A – Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Leading Individual in Employment – Chambers Asia-Pacific
Writing
- Presenting at legal updates/seminars and at international conferences.
References
Christopher Hooley is highly regarded for his advice on Hong Kong-related M&A matters. He is described by a market commentator as a “very good commercial lawyer.“
Chambers Asia - 2020
Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Asialaw Leading Lawyers in the following practice areas:
- Adam Hugill for Labour and Employment
- Alfred Ip for Private Client and Dispute Resolution
- Christopher Hooley for Corporate and M&A
Client feedback:
“We are happy with the comprehensive and holistic work done by the law firm and Alfred Ip. They helped us to revise the trust deed to fulfil the requirement of the client.”
“Adam Hugill is canny, smart and well educated as well as being easy and pleasant to communicate with.”
“Adam Hugill is an excellent communicator, listening intently and giving helpful advice, not shielding us from the ‘bad news’. Emails are answered promptly and succinctly, and I trust his judgment thoroughly.”
Asialaw - 2020
Adam Hugill has a particularly strong reputation advising on contentious employment matters and has excellent ties with local businesses from many industry sectors, which should enable him to offer a viable alternative to some of the larger, more established firms in the market.
Christopher Hooley handles non-contentious employment matters as part of his broad-ranging corporate and commercial practice.
Legal 500 - 2019
Christopher Hooley joined Hugill & Ip Solicitors in September 2018, bringing over his solid track record for handling corporate work involving Hong Kong, including advising on mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. One client reports: “His advice is not only good from a legal perspective but also from both practical and commercial viewpoints”, while another source notes: “He has a long-standing reputation. He is very personable and is able to resolve issues quickly and efficiently”.
Chambers Asia - 2019
Christopher Hooley has a good track record advising major businesses on the employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions and reorganisations. He also ably advises on contentious mandates, including such issues as discrimination claims, pay disputes and breaches of restrictive covenants.
Chambers Asia - 2018
Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Asialaw Leading Lawyers in the following practice areas:
- Adam Hugill for Labour and Employment
- Alfred Ip for Private Client (the only one in Hong Kong) and Dispute Resolution
- Christopher Hooley for Corporate and M&A
Asialaw - 2019
Christopher Hooley has almost three decades of experience working in Hong Kong – he is “very commercial, and very savvy“; “responsive and helpful” and provides “excellent advice”.
Chambers Asia - 2017
Christopher Hooley is “a good operator: experienced, commercial and savvy”.
Chambers Asia - 2015
Christopher Hooley maintains a strong corporate and commercial practice in Hong Kong. Aside from assisting overseas companies with acquisitions and corporate reorganisations, he has further advised local clients on outbound investments into Europe.
Chambers Asia - 2014
Christopher Hooley has a wide practice which incorporates M&A and corporate finance, with additional focus on employment and IT sectors. He is identified as presenting “a strong commercial side to his advice – he did a remarkable job”.
Chambers Asia - 2013
Christopher Hooley impresses clients with his attention to detail and “quick turnaround time and responsiveness”… “He’s very professional and friendly”.
Chambers Asia - 2012
Insights
LGBT Rights Progress in Hong Kong
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Discrimination and HIV Status
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