Understanding the Role of Parenting Coordinators in Hong Kong
the HIP talks
In this podcast episode, Raphael Wong and Maureen Mueller delve into parenting coordination (PC), a crucial service for separated or divorced parents. Maureen defines PC as a neutral third-party aid that helps parents resolve disagreements concerning their children's arrangements, especially when initial plans or court orders prove insufficient. SHOW NOTES:02:15 PC vs. Mediation vs. Legal Representation: Key differences 07:00 "PC Light" vs. "PC Proper": Two different approaches 10:20 PC's first introduction in Hong Kong 15:10 Advice for parents: Prioritising children and Collaborative Law
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Understanding the Role of Parenting Coordinators in Hong Kong
the HIP talks
In this podcast episode, Raphael Wong and Maureen Mueller delve into parenting coordination (PC), a crucial service for separated or divorced parents. Maureen defines PC as a neutral third-party aid that helps parents resolve disagreements concerning their children's arrangements, especially when initial plans or court orders prove insufficient. SHOW NOTES:02:15 PC vs. Mediation vs. Legal Representation: Key differences 07:00 "PC Light" vs. "PC Proper": Two different approaches 10:20 PC's first introduction in Hong Kong 15:10 Advice for parents: Prioritising children and Collaborative Law
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Empowering Families: The Case for Mediation
the HIP talks
In this podcast featuring Caroline McNally and family mediator Giles Surman, the duo champions family mediation as a superior alternative to litigation for resolving family disputes. Giles Surman, drawing on his extensive legal career spanning criminal and family law, defines mediation as a collaborative, non-adversarial process designed to help individuals craft their own agreements regarding children and finances. This approach empowers parties, offering tailored and flexible solutions that court orders often cannot provide. A cornerstone of mediation is confidentiality, which creates a...
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60 seconds with Caroline McNally
the HIP talks
Caroline advises on all aspects of family law and is a highly sought-after practitioner when it comes to high value, complex financial claims and high-conflict children matters. Caroline also regularly advises on pre and post nuptial agreements. Find out more: https://www.hugillandip.com/solicitors/caroline-mcnally/
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Navigating Financial Complexities in Divorce with Forensic Accountants
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Kajal Aswani dives into the critical role of forensic accountants in family law with guest Tavish MacLean. The conversation explores how forensic accountants untangle financial disputes, uncover hidden assets, and provide clarity in high-stakes divorce proceedings. Kajal shares personal anecdotes from her 20 plus years in family law, highlighting the importance of financial transparency and early professional intervention in divorce cases. Tavish emphasizes that forensic accountants bring clarity during emotionally charged times, leveraging investigative tools and valuation techniques to...
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Season 6 Family Matters Coming Soon
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Hugill & Ip presents Series 6 of the HIP talks "Family matters", a compelling podcast collection delving into the complexities of family law in Hong Kong. This season, our expert solicitors engage with preeminent professionals, psychologists, financial advisors and mediators to explore the real stories behind divorces, custody battles and financial disputes. Hugill & Ip brings you this series as part of our commitment to modern, client focused legal services, whether you're navigating family law issues or simply interested about the system. Family Matters delivers sharp analysis...
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Different Colours, Same Love: Kathryn Weaver
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Raphael Wong and Kathryn Weaver explore her family’s transformative journey through the adoption of Max and Roxie. Kathryn offers profound perspectives on adoption, drawing from her experience both as a mother and an employment lawyer. After fifteen years together, Kathryn and her husband Alex deliberately chose adoption as their preferred path to parenthood. She champions the fundamental right to choose adoption whilst challenging the misconception that adoptive parents are merely couples unable to conceive naturally, believing family creation should reflect individual choice...
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Different Colours, Same Love: Joshua Blue
the HIP talks
Raphael Wong talks to Joshua Blue about the adoption journey of him and his same-sex partner in the United States and Hong Kong. Joshua and his partner Taka carefully evaluated various family-building options, including single-parent adoption in Hong Kong and surrogacy, before deciding to pursue adoption in the United States whilst maintaining their Hong Kong residency. They engaged American Adoption Professionals Abroad in 2014, initiating a comprehensive process that would eventually lead to their son’s adoption. The journey involved rigorous home study...
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Different Colours, Same Love: Megan Richardson & Jo Hull
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In a compelling conversation with Raphael Wong, Megan Richardson and Jo Hull share their remarkable journey to parenthood through adoption, navigating the complexities of Hong Kong’s adoption system as a same-sex couple. Initially contemplating fostering, the couple ultimately pursued adoption despite recognising the additional challenges they would face. Their account details extensive interactions with the Social Welfare Department (SWD), including 26 matching panels and numerous setbacks. The period between approval as prospective adopters and matching with their...
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A Legal Journey with Elizabeth Herbert
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Elizabeth Herbert, a barrister and co-founding member of Pegasus Chambers, discusses her career journey with Adam Hugill. They reflect on their history of working together, as well as other high-profile cases like the landmark internet defamation case, Oriental Daily vs Fevaworks which she worked on with fellow Partner, Alfred Ip. Elizabeth shares how she was drawn to the advocacy and courtroom aspects of law, rather than the more transactional work of solicitors. She advises junior barristers to gain broad experience early on, as it helps develop their own unique style. The conversation...
info_outlineElizabeth Herbert, a barrister and co-founding member of Pegasus Chambers, discusses her career journey with Adam Hugill.
They reflect on their history of working together, as well as other high-profile cases like the landmark internet defamation case, Oriental Daily vs Fevaworks which she worked on with fellow Partner, Alfred Ip.
Elizabeth shares how she was drawn to the advocacy and courtroom aspects of law, rather than the more transactional work of solicitors. She advises junior barristers to gain broad experience early on, as it helps develop their own unique style.
The conversation explores the challenges of discrimination cases in Hong Kong, including the reluctance of employees to come forward and the limited damages available. They also discuss internal investigations and the need to navigate non-legal decision makers.
She also shares insights into her criminal defense practice and the personal toll of representing clients facing serious charges. Lastly, Elizabeth offers advice to aspiring barristers, emphasizing the importance of self-care and not being overly critical of one's performance.
Show Notes
02:00 Starting a career in law
05:38 Oriental Daily vs Fevaworks case
07:16 Discrimination cases
21:55 Criminal cases
27:39 Cross examination in civil vs criminal courts
34:29 Setting up Pegasus Chambers
Transcript and more of the Barrister Series: https://www.hugillandip.com/2025/01/the-barrister-series-s5e6-a-legal-journey-with-elizabeth-herbert/