Nikita Chan

Nikita was admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong in November 2024. Before joining the Hugill & Ip family in mid-2024 as a paralegal (pending admission), Nikita received extensive training in the field of family practice throughout her traineeship at a leading full-service law firm in Hong Kong.

She specialises in family matters arising from divorce and separation. Her work encompasses children’s arrangements (such as custody, care and control, visitation rights and relocation), asset division, maintenance claims, nuptial agreements, and variations of court orders. She has experience in handling complex matrimonial matters, including high-conflict relocation, challenges to the enforceability of mediated agreements, and financial disputes involving high-net-worth individuals.

Nikita’s legal journey extends beyond family law. She was also trained in criminal law, competition law, general civil litigation, and media and entertainment law, with experiences in handling matrimonial matters that intertwined with criminal issues.

In 2020, Nikita graduated with First-Class Honours in Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the City University of Hong Kong, followed by a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL), where she was awarded the Mr. Iu Ting Kwok Prize. Prior to her traineeship, she pursued a Master of Laws in Medical Law and Ethics (LLM(MEL)) at the University of Hong Kong in 2022. During her studies, Nikita served as the chief editor of the CityU Law Review and exchanged at the law faculties of Oxford University and Monash University.

Nikita is fluent in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Nikita enjoys baking and music.