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Unauthorised or Unfair Transfers During the Life of the Deceased 800 565 Alfred Ip

Unauthorised or Unfair Transfers During the Life of the Deceased

While one way of protecting a testator’s assets is to have a Will, there are other steps that can be taken to avoid unauthorised or unfair transfers during their lifetime.

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Wills and Trusts: Two Different Estate Planning Tools 1600 583 Alfred Ip

Wills and Trusts: Two Different Estate Planning Tools

The difference between Wills and Trusts is not always obvious. Both are valuable Estate Planning tools but they are not the same. This Q&A explains the main differences.

Podcast S2E3 | Business Immigration: Employment and Entrepreneur Visas 1600 583 Adam Hugill

Podcast S2E3 | Business Immigration: Employment and Entrepreneur Visas

Adam Hugill on different types of visas and immigration schemes in Hong Kong. Laura Hunt shares her experience successfully obtaining and renewing her visas.

Carmen Tang appointed as a Member of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip
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Carmen Tang appointed as a Member of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal

On 5 October 2020, Carmen Tang – Partner in the Dispute Resolution and Data Privacy practice areas – has been appointed by the Honourable Chief Justice as a Practising Solicitor Member of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Panel. The appointment will last for three years. The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal is established to maintain the standard and…

Human Resources Magazine | How employers can minimise data privacy risks during WFH 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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Human Resources Magazine | How employers can minimise data privacy risks during WFH

Businesses should be fully aware of their existing rights and obligations with IT service providers and clients to ensure that they are not running into legal issues that may have severe impacts on business operation.

LexisNexis | Varying Agreements in Matrimonial Proceedings 1800 1193 Hugill & Ip
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LexisNexis | Varying Agreements in Matrimonial Proceedings

A spouse may attempt to vary or even renege an agreement for matters such as maintenance if they discover that a misunderstanding has occurred or that the agreement is unfair

CITCO | Hong Kong: Considerations for Estate Planning and International Wills 1200 800 Alfred Ip

CITCO | Hong Kong: Considerations for Estate Planning and International Wills

Yuseff Murphy and Alfred Ip discuss common questions around estate planning for Hong Kong residents, particularly in the era of COVID-19

Benchmark Litigation | Benchmark Asia-Pacific Awards 2020 – Winner announcement 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip
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Benchmark Litigation | Benchmark Asia-Pacific Awards 2020 – Winner announcement

Benchmark Asia-Pacific announces the winners of the annual awards for the best firms, teams, lawyers and cases throughout the region over the past 12 months. The Benchmark Asia-Pacific awards recognises excellence in disputes and litigation practice throughout the Asia-Pacific market across a wide range of dispute resolution practice areas. In light of the ongoing global pandemic, it was…

Specific Discovery and the Relevance of Personal Data 1200 900 Hugill & Ip
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Specific Discovery and the Relevance of Personal Data

Case analysis: HCA 832/2014 Chan Shu Chun & Anor v Dr Kung Yan Su & Anors [2020] HKCFI 360; Reported in: [2020] 1 HKLRD 1162

Advances in Equality for Same-sex Couples Under Inheritance Law 1800 1209 Alfred Ip

Advances in Equality for Same-sex Couples Under Inheritance Law

A step forward for LGBT rights with Hong Kong Courts granting equal treatment under its succession laws. Last year Edgar Ng Hon-lam applied for a judicial review upon learning that the matrimonial home he owns could not be passed to his husband in case he died intestate.

Pitfalls of Homemade Wills 1200 800 Alfred Ip

Pitfalls of Homemade Wills

Homemade Wills often present more problems than solutions. Will drafting should always been done properly by professional lawyers with specific experience in Estate Planning.

Asialaw | Hugill & Ip strengthens corporate and commercial practice with new hire 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip
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Asialaw | Hugill & Ip strengthens corporate and commercial practice with new hire

Hugill & Ip has announced the recruitment of Jade Tang as partner in the firm’s corporate and commercial team. She (has joined the firm in June 2020) and will be working together with co-heads Christopher Hooley and Gary Wong. Tang specialises in corporate and commercial law and has an extensive knowledge of employment and business immigration issues.…

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