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Hugill & Ip

Private Wealth Law (International Firms)

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : China


Hugill & Ip

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law (International Firms) - China

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Hugill & Ip's private client department serves global families and individuals across the spectrum of private wealth law matters. The department boasts expertise handling estate planning, succession planning and contentious cross-border mandates for high net worth individuals.

Strengths

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  • Hugill & Ip are very experienced in private wealth legal matters. They know what questions and potential issues arise in drafting wills. They are very patient, and very attentive to detail and the client's needs.

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  • Hugill & Ip are responsive, organised and technically good.

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  • Hugill & Ip are a firm with an actual high net worth focus in both contentious and non-contentious matters, allowing them to provide a unique perspective in this area.

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  • Hugill & Ip are very experienced and capable.

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  • Hugill & Ip's attention to detail and understanding things from a global perspective is helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Alfred Ip
    Band 2Alfred Ip

    Alfred Ip

    Alfred Ip offers a range of services to high net worth clients, including trust and probate-related matters, along with estate administration. He is often appointed by courts as an administrator in estate disputes, and is also a qualified solicitor in England and Wales.
    • Alfred Ip is a very commercial, personable and gives very practical solutions to clients. His advice is very well grounded in legal principles and authority so when he advises the client, he puts their interests first.

      Private Wealth Law (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Alfred Ip is one of the most experienced contentious estate and trust lawyers in Hong Kong.

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    • Alfred Ip is really practical and thinks from the client's perspective. He is not just legally strong, he can also empathise with the client.

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    • Alfred Ip is an impressive and charismatic individual. He is well-connected and approachable.

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  • Associates to watchGeraint Ho
    Associates to watchGeraint Ho

    Geraint Ho

    Geraint Ho is a senior associate at Hugill & Ip focused on dispute resolution and contentious trusts and estates. He represents both beneficiaries and executors on probate disputes.

    • Geraint Ho is awesome. He has dealt with some really complicated litigation matters and tough personalities. He has a great understanding of Hong Kong law. He is excellent.

      Private Wealth Law (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Geraint Ho is diligent, compassionate, calm in the face of difficulties and thorough. One of the things I particularly like about a good junior is someone who takes ownership of a matter, and he does. He really embraces a case and thinks proactively about solving the issues.

      Private Wealth Law (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Associates to watchJacqueline Cheng
    Associates to watchJacqueline Cheng

    Jacqueline Cheng

    Jacqueline Cheng is a senior associate at Hugill & Ip and is known for her estate planning practice and client service skills.

    • Jacqueline Cheng manages her matters with intelligence, thoroughness and a huge dose of common sense.

      Private Wealth Law (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jacqueline Cheng is smart, responsive and extremely friendly.

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    • Jacqueline Cheng is approachable and very experienced. She is always available to answer questions.

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    • Jacqueline Cheng can provide a satisfying answer to questions, small or big, almost immediately.

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    • Jacqueline Cheng is very knowledgeable.

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