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Hong Kong Lawyer | Summary Judgment in Probate: A Tale of Two Approaches to Trial
Hong Kong Lawyer | Summary Judgment in Probate: A Tale of Two Approaches to Trial 1241 1654 Hugill & Ip

Today we go through these two contrasting cases. It first analyses the Court of Appeal’s definitive reversal of a summary judgment in Chiu Mei Cherry. It then offers a critical perspective on the judgment in Liu Zujian, questioning whether, in its pursuit of a pragmatic outcome, the court adopted a methodology that eschews the very principles articulated in the higher court. Together, the cases provide a nuanced map of the current judicial landscape and offer vital practical guidance for solicitors.

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Chambers and Partners HNW | Private Wealth Global Practice Guide 2026
Chambers and Partners HNW | Private Wealth Global Practice Guide 2026 650 220 Alfred Ip

The Private Wealth 2026 guide, now in its tenth edition, covers nearly 50 jurisdictions worldwide. It provides up-to-date legal analysis on a broad range of private wealth matters, including tax regimes, succession planning, trusts and foundations, family business planning, wealth disputes, fiduciary services, citizenship and residency, planning for minors, adults with disabilities and older individuals, same-sex marriages and domestic partnerships, and charitable giving.

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Estate Planning for Taiwan Residents with Hong Kong Assets
Estate Planning for Taiwan Residents with Hong Kong Assets 1800 1200 Leo Wang

Navigating Probate, Wills, Trusts and tax for Hong Kong assets with confidence

Greater Bay Area Retirement Planning for Hong Kong Seniors
Greater Bay Area Retirement Planning for Hong Kong Seniors 700 487 Alfred Ip

The legal questions families should ask first — including what official support measures exist, why they do not replace careful planning, and what families should review before relocation

The Renters’ Rights Act: A Wake-Up Call for Hong Kong Landlords in the UK
The Renters’ Rights Act: A Wake-Up Call for Hong Kong Landlords in the UK 1400 935 Polly Chu

Navigating the end of “no-fault” evictions, strict compliance deadlines, and the shifting tax landscape for overseas property investors

Frozen Bank Accounts After Death: What Families Need to Know
Frozen Bank Accounts After Death: What Families Need to Know 600 450 Alfred Ip

Early advice helps families move from uncertainty to orderly administration — particularly where there are urgent liabilities, multiple beneficiaries, overseas assets, or any doubt about the validity of the will

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TL4 | The Contentious Trusts Circle
TL4 | The Contentious Trusts Circle 800 532 Hugill & Ip

Discussing the future of trust disputes, cross-border wealth planning and high-net-worth succession at Thought Leaders 4 HNW conference in Vevey (CH)

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Hong Kong Lawyer | Why Evidence Makes All the Difference in Will Disputes
Hong Kong Lawyer | Why Evidence Makes All the Difference in Will Disputes 600 800 Hugill & Ip

A Comparative analysis of Packer v Packer and Choi Cheung Hung as a professional development insight for Hong Kong legal practitioners

Essential Considerations on Testamentary Challenges
Essential Considerations on Testamentary Challenges 1200 800 Geraint Ho

Hong Kong disputes on Wills require swift action, strong evidence, and strategic legal arguments to succeed

Missing Beneficiary: the Courts and Benjamin Orders
Missing Beneficiary: the Courts and Benjamin Orders 1200 900 Alfred Ip

Benjamin Orders play a crucial role in estate administration by providing a legal pathway for distributing assets when a beneficiary is missing

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