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Legal500: Artificial Intelligence in Family Law

Family law is a very complex area of law and we are dealing with highly sensitive issues concerning family relationships.
21 January 2025

Artificial Intelligence in Family Law

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.
20 January 2025

Family Offices in Hong Kong: what lies ahead in 2025?

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.
02 January 2025

A Same-Sex Married Couple’s Adoption Journey

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,
11 December 2024
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Hugill & Ip Launches “Bridges to Empowerment” to Support Minorities and Underrepresented Communities in Hong Kong

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.
26 November 2024
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Inside Track: The Latest on the Non-Dom Reforms from London

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,
19 November 2024
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Hugill & Ip Announces Promotion of Caroline McNally to Equity Partner

Hugill & Ip, a dynamic law firm in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Caroline McNally to Equity Partner.
25 September 2024
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Hugill & Ip Joins GGI Global Alliance as New Hong Kong Member

In July Hugill & Ip – a leading independent law firm based in Hong Kong – announced its recent membership with GGI Global Alliance.
26 July 2024
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Hugill & Ip Doubles Up its Family Team

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.
22 March 2024
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Reflecting on Hugill & Ip’s Fifth Anniversary

Hugill & Ip are delighted to reach its fifth anniversary this September - momentous milestone indeed!
21 March 2024
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Arbitration and regulatory expert joins Hugill & Ip

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.
27 April 2023
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Hugill & Ip adds a new partner

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.
12 April 2023
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