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Citywealth News | The best and worst laws in private client, tax and family
Citywealth News | The best and worst laws in private client, tax and family 600 480 Hugill & Ip

Citywealth’s October 2024 article examined tax complexity, the risks of financial abuse and the freedom to choose who inherits

When a Will Is Not Enough: French Forced Heirship, the DPC Clarification, and What It Means for Hong Kong
When a Will Is Not Enough: French Forced Heirship, the DPC Clarification, and What It Means for Hong Kong 1800 1350 Alfred Ip

Clarification on French droit de prélèvement compensatoire matters for Hong Kong’s international families — Cap. 481, domicile gaps, French nationality make risks very real

Legal 500 | Wills, Foreign Assets and the Great Wealth Transfer
Legal 500 | Wills, Foreign Assets and the Great Wealth Transfer 600 600 Alfred Ip

For high-net-worth families, estate planning for the Great Wealth Transfer must address family expectations, assets, capacity and cross-border succession

Focus Monday | Inherited Property in Divorce
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Focus Monday | Inherited Property in Divorce
Focus Monday | Inherited Property in Divorce 700 480 Hugill & Ip

What happens to inherited property in divorce and how can Hong Kong look ahead? Careful planning helps safeguard property passed from one generation to the next

Hong Kong & Mainland China Inheritance: What Families Need to Know About Cross-Border Estate Administration
Hong Kong & Mainland China Inheritance: What Families Need to Know About Cross-Border Estate Administration 900 605 Alfred Ip

Get a practical framework for managing multi-jurisdictional inheritances—identify assets, domicile, and coordinated testamentary strategies.

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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

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