Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) - China
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What the Team is Known For
Hugill & Ip frequently advises high and ultra high net worth clients on nuptial agreements, divorce and disputes regarding matrimonial assets.
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Strengths
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Hugill & Ip is recognised for its boutique focus on private client work, offering personalised, high-touch service in trust, probate and estate disputes. The firm’s strength lies in its ability to combine litigation strategy with estate planning insight, ensuring holistic solutions for clients. Their agility, responsiveness, and commitment to client care distinguish them from larger, less specialised firms.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net WorthHugill & Ip are responsive, organised and technically good. That's all I could really ask for. They're my go-to, I always revert back to them.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net WorthHugill & Ip is excellent. We had a really good experience with them. They handled a difficult matter for us and were firm when they needed to be and great to work with. They're streetwise.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net WorthI would recommend Hugill & Ip very easily because they are serious litigators who understand how these different areas all fit together in high net worth disputes. They are strategic in their approach and they make sure you get results quickly.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net WorthHugill & Ip provide excellent legal work for private client matters. Hugill & Ip has some freedom as a boutique as they can do work for a very wide range of clients.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 Caroline McNally
Caroline McNally has a busy family and matrimonial practice, offering expertise in a broad range of contentious matters. She remains a highly sought-after practitioner for financial settlement matters and cases involving children.
Caroline is one of the finest family lawyers in Hong Kong. She puts her clients at ease and is able to handle the most challenging cases with clarity and skill.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net WorthCaroline is the top lawyer for family disputes in terms of children's cases and also strong on the financial side.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net WorthCaroline is a highly regarded and very competent family lawyer. She always wants the best for her clients, whilst also being pragmatic and sensible.
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Band 3 Kajal Aswani
Kajal Aswani is a litigation lawyer with a focus on family law matters.
Kajal is becoming increasingly well known in the family law field. She fights hard for her clients, and is also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net WorthKajal is a brilliant and very sophisticated family lawyer. She is great at handling complex and high-value disputes, especially with a foreign element.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net WorthKajal is excellent in her field, readily available and is well known with her clients. She delivers exceptionally sound advice.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net WorthKajal is very competent. She is good with clients, proactive and has good judgement.
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Ranked Individuals at Hugill & Ip (2)
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Caroline McNally
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms)
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Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms)
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