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Outer Temple Chambers Offices

Outer Temple Chambers
THE OUTER TEMPLE, 222 STRAND
LONDON
WC2R 1BA
England
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Helen Pugh

Work Department
Commercial and Civil Fraud, Company and Insolvency, Banking and Finance, Professional Negligence
Position
Barrister specialising in Commercial and Civil Fraud, Company and Insolvency, Banking and Finance, Professional Negligence.
Career
Helen specialises in general commercial litigation, civil fraud, contentious insolvency and company law issues, and professional negligence.
Her practice has a strong international element with expertise in jurisdictional disputes and conflict of law issues, including as they arise at an interim stage in applications for worldwide freezing orders and service out applications or on the substantive claim, and in the cross-border insolvency context.
Helen is a member of Chancery Bar Association, Commercial Law Bar Association, the Professional Negligence Bar Association, Thought Leaders 4 Fraud, Insolvency, Recovery and Enforcement and the Female Fraud Forum.
Helen is also on the committees of the Inner Temple Bar Liaison Committee and the Tech Disputes Network, the pre-eminent forum for legal professionals working in the field of crypto, digital assets and other tech disputes. She is also an elected member of the Female Fraud Forum’s Education sub-committee.
Languages
Conversational German and French
Memberships
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Professional negligence
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 5Helen Pugh –Outer Temple Chambers ‘She stands out for her knowledge and ability to think outside of the box. She is incredibly personable.’
London Bar > Crypto and blockchain assets
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Helen Pugh – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Helen has a rigorous, academic approach, is on top of the key legal developments and knows the players in the field, and is delightful to work with.’
London Bar > Insolvency
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Helen Pugh – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Very technically strong.’
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 5Helen Pugh –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Very thorough and commercial. Quickly gets the issues and provides clear focus.’
London Bar > Fraud: civil
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Helen Pugh – Outer Temple Chambers ‘She is incredibly bright and provides comprehensive advice.’