Litigation

Essential Considerations on Testamentary Challenges

Essential Considerations on Testamentary Challenges 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

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

When Family Trust Meets Legal Reality

When Family Trust Meets Legal Reality 1920 1080 Alfred Ip

The perils of undocumented property arrangements: How two landmark 2025 cases reveal the dangerous gap between family expectations and legal protection

Hong Kong Lawyer | Family Court Reaffirms the “Divorce Standard” in Inheritance Provisions Claim

Hong Kong Lawyer | Family Court Reaffirms the “Divorce Standard” in Inheritance Provisions Claim 600 400 Hugill & Ip

WLK by MYW her next friend v. CCIW & Others case highlights the importance of spousal conduct when making a claim based on Inheritance Provision for Family and Dependants Ordinance, Cap. 481

Legal 500 | Country Comparative Guides 2024: Family Law

Legal 500 | Country Comparative Guides 2024: Family Law 1020 400 Caroline McNally

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of family laws and regulations applicable in Hong Kong

Anti-Bartlett Clauses and Their Role in Trust Administration

Anti-Bartlett Clauses and Their Role in Trust Administration 1800 1201 Geraint Ho

Limiting liability of trustees on investment decisions made for the trust’s assets, ensuring they are not held accountable for actions taken in good faith

Court of Final Appeal reaffirms the Police’s “informal freezing” powers and the constitutionality of the “Letter of No Consent” regime

Court of Final Appeal reaffirms the Police’s “informal freezing” powers and the constitutionality of the “Letter of No Consent” regime 600 398 Jonathan Gray

Tam Sze Leung & Ors v Commissioner of Police [2024] HKCFA 8: the CFA’s confirmation that the LNC regime under OSCO is lawful and constitutional is welcome and brings an end to uncertainty regarding this issue

Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Between Hong Kong and Mainland China

Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Between Hong Kong and Mainland China 900 605 Jonathan Gray

The new Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 645) is effective from 29 January 2024

Asia Law Portal | A new page for Family Law practice in Hong Kong?

Asia Law Portal | A new page for Family Law practice in Hong Kong? 1200 640 Hugill & Ip

Caroline McNally brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and expertise to Hugill & Ip’s Family practice

Court of Appeal Affirms the Police’s “Informal Freezing” Powers

Court of Appeal Affirms the Police’s “Informal Freezing” Powers 600 398 Jonathan Gray

Case analysis update: Tam Sze Leung & Ors v Commissioner of Police [2023] HKCA 537

Civil Litigation Explained: What You Need to Know about Security for Costs

Civil Litigation Explained: What You Need to Know about Security for Costs 1920 700 Jonathan Gray

A Security for Costs order essentially protects the Defendant in case the Plaintiff loses the action and cannot afford to pay the Defendant’s legal costs

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