the HIP talks

Alfred Ip and Geraint Ho discuss essential points related to disputes involving Wills and their validity, including provisions which can be afforded to dependants and creditors towards an estate. They also highlight some high-profile estate dispute cases in Hong Kong Courts and how to properly approach your Estate Planning. SHOW NOTES 00:41 Proving a Will 02:45 Entering a caveat 11:09 Real life sc...

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Christopher Hooley and Jonathan Gray discuss shareholder agreements and eventual disputes. They give a holistic perspective on the topic – which spans from Corporate & Commercial to Dispute Resolution in how to strategize and implement necessary contractual protections in case disputes will arise. They highlight practical ways to settle such disagreements – including mediation and arbitration whic...

Chris advises on a wide range of corporate commercial, corporate finance, mergers and acquisition, information technology matters, from strategising on tech driven start ups to drafting documentation required for complex cross border transactions. Learn more: https://www.hugillandip.com/solicitors/christopher-hooley/

Family law is an emotional and complex area and requires a very specific skill set. We provide a bespoke, pragmatic and cost-efficient approach to assisting in family breakdowns and disputes. Learn more: https://www.hugillandip.com/legal-services/family/

Carmen has worked in both private and public sectors. After working as regulatory counsel, she returned to private practice in Dispute Resolution and Data Privacy. Learn more > https://www.hugillandip.com/solicitors/carmen-tang/

We offer pragmatic and tailored solutions to our clients, adding value beyond pure employment and immigration law knowledge. Our Employment practice is constantly developing to keep pace with the law and has gained a respected position with employers, employees and among our peers as being at the forefront of providing practical and straightforward advice in a complex and developing area of law. L...

Adam Hugill and Jacqueline Cheng discuss the topic of bonuses, including end of year payments, performance and discretionary bonuses. Adam also highlights the impact of case law in Hong Kong and the UK which have a relevant impact on Courts decisions, as well as offering practical tips for employers when dealing with employment contracts and employees' bonus claims. SHOW NOTES 00:54 Different type...

Adam specialises in employment law in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. He also advises on a wide range of legal and commercial issues, both contentious and non-contentious, in the region and beyond. Learn More >

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Jacqueline Cheng and Alfred Ip discuss the main steps in estate administration: collection of assets, payment of debts and liabilities and distribution of the estate assets to the beneficiaries. They also talk about essential considerations and recurrent complications related to different types of assets and the administration process, in Hong Kong as well as touching upon estates which include ov...

Christopher Hooley and Adam Hugill discuss issues related to team moves, from both perspectives: the target and the targeted employer. They dig into fidelity and fiduciary duties, as well as contractual obligations of employees, giving some real-life examples of business growth benefits and pitfalls if anything – or all – goes wrong.  SHOW NOTES 07:27 Identifying if you are the target 10:55 Fiduci...

Alfred Ip and Carly Fan discuss issues concerning children custody and considerations that are taken in order to put the interests and well-being of the children first, including in situations that might require their relocation to another country. They also talk about protecting children from the mental health impacts that divorce proceedings often have on them and the benefits that a co-parentin...

Adam Hugill talks about different types of visas and immigration schemes. He also discusses with Laura Hunt about her personal experience, the process of application to Immigration Department and successfully obtaining and renewing her visas. SHOW NOTES 00:31 Types of visas and immigration schemes 01:56 A personal story 05:16 Working Holiday Visa Scheme 07:02 Entrepreneur Visa

Jonathan Gray and Matthew Love discuss the topic of freezing orders and Anton Pillers in Hong Kong. They highlight key considerations and pitfalls when applying for such orders. SHOW NOTES 00:53 Freezing Orders 03:53 Applying for a freezing order 09:10 Requirements 15:03 Chabra Injunctions 17:04 Anton Piller Orders 19:38 Requirements to obtain an Anton Piller

Margaret Wo and Adam Hugill talk about sexual harassment, what it is considered to be inappropriate behaviour and the protections afforded to individuals by Hong Kong's Sex Discrimination Ordinance. They also highlight the much-needed openness of society in reporting cases of sexual harassment and the role of the Equal Opportunities Commission when investigating such cases. SHOW NOTES 00:50 Sex Di...

Alfred Ip and Thelma Kwan discuss the crucial steps of Hong Kong divorce proceedings and split of assets, giving some real-life examples and advice on how to try and reach an amicable settlement between spouses. SHOW NOTES 07:04 Starting a divorce 15:41 Financial claims 20:46 Filing for divorce 25:36 Form A 30:01 Full and frank disclosure 34:17 Litigation funding 51:51 Financial Dispute Resolution...

Margaret Wo and Alfred Ip discuss the essentials of proper estate planning and the probate process in Hong Kong while also highlighting some of the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them.   SHOW NOTES 00:46 – Estate planning 07:32 – Executor of a Will 14:52 – Setting up a Trust 18:59 – Assets in multiple jurisdictions 24:18 – Enduring power of attorney 28:44 – Advance Health Directives 38:28 –...

Gary Wong and Christopher Hooley discuss some of the essential considerations related to the setting-up of new companies as well as corporate risk management, employment matters and potential disputes, both in Hong Kong and in Mainland China. SHOW NOTES 01:29 – Setting up a business 04:04 – Directors and shareholders 07:45 – Documents 14:00 – Corporate risk management 20:00 – Limiting company liab...

Marco Raccuia and Carmen Tang talk about the increasing value of data and the protection afforded by the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance and the Privacy Commission. How is legislation catching up in response to recent data breach incidents? What developments can we expect? SHOW NOTES 00.22 – Growing value of data 03.11 – Personal Data Privacy Ordinance 11.21 – Cathay Pacific data breach incident 1...

Adam Hugill discusses Hong Kong's employment laws and provides practical guidance for both employers and employees to assist them in navigating the complexities of the Employment Ordinance, key considerations when hiring and managing employees, termination and protection of business assets. SHOW NOTES 00.22 – Employment overview 06.30 – Types of leave 14.11 – Termination 24.56 – Labour Tribunal 31...

Adam Hugill, Jonathan Gray and Matthew Love discuss Hong Kong's civil litigation structure with Margaret Wo, including the topics of trials, costs, procedures and the crucial step of enforcing judgments. They also highlight the pros and cons of arbitration and mediation as alternative methods of dispute resolution.   01:14 – Commencing legal action 05:18 – The trial process 11:20 – Preparing for t...