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
What you need to know before you say “I do”: Protecting wealth and the safeguards needed to make Pre-Nuptial Agreements effective on divorce
Empathy without collusion: the hardest skill in HNW divorce matters isn’t legal — it’s knowing when to listen, when to push back, and when to call a therapist
Several landmark cases show that even billion-dollar trusts can fail without proper execution: how to protect your wealth from matrimonial claims
Authored by Kajal Aswani, a Family Law Specialist and Partner at Hugill & Ip and Matthew Curtis, Financial Planner and Director at Progeny
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of family laws and regulations applicable in Hong Kong
Future spouses need to recognise that open communication and proactive planning like prenuptial agreements are vital for a successful and harmonious marriage
The case of Standish v Standish [2024] EWCA Civ 567 outcome will have far-reaching consequences for the treatment of non-matrimonial property, including for couples with pre-marital assets who married before prenuptial agreements became fashionable
As founders of firms seek financial backing, their investors often look more favourably on entrepreneurs who have prenups and other structures to shield assets if a relationship fails
Discussing the role of barristers and solicitors in contentious proceedings – in particular within the Hong Kong Family Court setting






