Family/Matrimonial (International Firms)

Hugill & Ip Solicitors enters the ranking table this year after notable lateral hires. The team is recognised for its expertise in dealing with international family law mandates, most notably those concerning the breakdown of relationships. It acts for clients going through a divorce, assisting them with the financial aspects, also usually handling complex relocations where children are involved. It is also equipped to advise on matters involving trusts and business assets, as well as Private Financial Adjudication-related mandates. The practice has an emphasis on using collaborative law and mediation as alternative methods to resolve a dispute. It remains a popular choice for expatriates, high net worth individuals and local clients for assistance in family-related disputes and settlements.

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 when it comes to financial settlement matters and cases involving children. "She is one of the best practitioners in Hong Kong. She is very responsive, very experienced and a pleasure to deal with. She is very personable and knowledgeable." "Caroline McNally is a top-rate family lawyer. She is excellent, absolutely excellent, and does a great job for her clients." "She is very thorough, and is not afraid to give her clients advice they don't want to hear." "Caroline has great sensitivity and integrity, and helps guide clients to reach appropriate settlement." "Caroline is very experienced, and can see the case in all sorts of angles, and directing the case forward."

Kajal Aswani of Hugill & Ip Solicitors is deemed an up-and-coming lawyer in the family law space. She has considerable experience advising on a range of matters including divorce proceedings and children cases, and is often instructed in cases involving cross-border elements. "Kajal is very trustworthy. She is the kind of person you can trust to handle very complex matters. She understands the complex financial disputes in particular." "She has that kind of sophistication and she is also very strategic."