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Following the successful first month of its innovative digital content initiative, Hugill & Ip announces the formal launch of the HIP tips, a series delivering concise legal issues and law firm management insights through short-form videos in English, Cantonese and Mandarin across multiple social media platforms.

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

Independent Hong Kong law firm Hugill & Ip is delighted to announce the promotion of Raphael Wong to Partner, effective from 1st June.

It’s thrilling to share some exciting news – Hugill & Ip is moving!

Divorce is rarely a straightforward process, and when children are involved, the emotional stakes are even higher. Among the most distressing issues that can emerge is parental alienation, a phenomenon where one parent — whether consciously or unconsciously — undermines the child’s relationship with the other parent. Over time, this can lead to the child rejecting a once-loved parent without legitimate justification, causing profound emotional harm.

Estate administration can be a complex and time-consuming process, particularly when a beneficiary is missing. Executors, Administrators, and trustees have a legal duty to distribute an Estate according to the deceased’s Will or intestacy laws, but when an heir cannot be found, the process may be stalled indefinitely.

March is a special month dedicated to honouring the remarkable contributions of women across various fields.

A case currently on my desk crystallises the legal challenges highlighted by the recent Court of Final Appeal decision in Lui Ming Lok v Ng Im Fong Loretta (FACV 1/2024).

Family law is a very complex area of law and we are dealing with highly sensitive issues concerning family relationships. If one traditionally looks at the skills required to be a good family lawyer they would probably include (1) excellent communication skills, (2) good EQ and interpersonal skills, (3) empathy and (4) conflict resolution and negotiation skills. These are skills that do not immediately lend themselves to being assisted by AI.

A year on from our previous article, “What Does the Future Hold for Family Offices in Hong Kong?”, our fourth instalment in our series in exploring the development and opportunities of family offices in Hong Kong in 2025.

The aim of the Social Welfare Department’s Adoption Service is to “find a suitable and permanent home for illegitimate children or children whose parents are deceased,

Hugill & Ip is excited to announce the launch of “Bridges to Empowerment”, a new initiative designed to empower minorities and underrepresented communities in Hong Kong.

Earlier this week, Wedlake Bell and Hugill & Ip hosted an event in Hong Kong, focusing on the upcoming abolition of the non-domicile tax regime in the UK,

Hugill & Ip, a dynamic law firm in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Caroline McNally to Equity Partner.

In July Hugill & Ip – a leading independent law firm based in Hong Kong – announced its recent membership with GGI Global Alliance.

Family law cases can often be emotionally charged and complex, regularly requiring a team of legal professionals to navigate the intricacies of these sensitive matters.

Hugill & Ip are delighted to reach its fifth anniversary this September - momentous milestone indeed!

Hong-Kong boutique law firm, Hugill & Ip, has just announced that Caroline Thomas has joined the firm as consultant with effect from 11 April 2023.

Hong Kong-founded law firm Hugill & Ip recently announced that it has hired Fiona Chan as a partner in its Dispute Resolution and Private Client practice.