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18 RED LION COURT
LONDON
EC4A 3EB
England
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Hugh French
Position
Hugh French is a highly effective and persuasive Crime advocate who specialises in providing advice and representation in serious and complex cases.
He is ranked in the Legal 500 directory as a leading junior in crime and is reported as his advocacy is precise and measured, and he is a very effective cross-examiner. Persuasive and unflappable.
He is appointed to the highest grade (Grade 4) as a CPS Panel Advocate. He is listed on all three of their specialist panels (Counter Terrorism, Fraud and Serious Crime) as well as General Crime and RASSO panels, and is frequently instructed to provide charging advice in complex cases.
Hugh gains the confidence of clients quickly and is adept at providing clear and prompt advice to those who find themselves accused of serious crimes. He prosecutes serious cases of Fraud, Serious Violence and Sexual Offences.
Languages
Spanish (conversational), French (basic)
Memberships
CPS Specialist Panel Advocate (Serious Crime, Fraud, Counter Terrorism Panel) (Grade 4)
CPS Panel Advocate (RASSO) (Grade 4)
CPS Panel Advocate (General Crime) (Grade 4)
CBA
South Eastern Circuit
Education
Bar Vocational Course
Graduate Diploma in Law
BA(Hons) Classics, Newcastle University
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Crime
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Hugh French – Red Lion Chambers ‘Hugh is a robust and effective prosecutor who sets about his task with determination and confidence. His case preparation is meticulous, and he has a strong command of the law. His advocacy in court is focussed and succinct, in particular his cross-examination which can be tenacious when required.’