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Hugh is a standout commercial chancery silk specialising in high‑value civil fraud, complex commercial litigation, insolvency, company law and trusts litigation. Known for his mastery of intricate factual and legal issues, commanding advocacy and commercial approach, he is frequently instructed in the most demanding disputes – often involving multi‑jurisdictional asset tracing, offshore structures and urgent, high‑stakes applications.

Ranked across all his core areas by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, Hugh is praised for his “terrific advocacy”, “superb strategic judgment” and as having the “Midas touch”. He is recognised for immaculate written work and legal analysis, his powerful, precise and persuasive advocacy and his ability to cut through complexity with clarity and precision.

Clients and solicitors have praised his blend of intellectual acuity, grasp of the detail, commercial instinct and approachability. He is described as “super bright, down to earth and approachable”, “extremely commercial” and “highly collaborative”, with a reputation for going the extra mile and being exceptionally available and supportive. Clients value his incisive judgment and his ability to distil intricate issues into clear and practical advice, whilst focussing on achieving commercial outcomes.

Hugh continues to lead major cases, manage complex litigation teams and shape strategy in disputes of significant importance, both as sole counsel and as part of a wider team. He enjoys working closely with his instructing solicitors and is noted for his work ethic and his ability to turn around substantial work at speed.

Hugh has extensive experience in offshore litigation, and is called to the Bar of the British Virgin Islands. His practice spans major global financial centres, and he is trusted to handle the most sensitive and complex international disputes for businesses, professionals and private individuals alike.

Called 2009, Lincoln’s Inn

Silk 2006

Chancery Bar Association Commercial Bar Association Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association Contentious Trusts Association (ConTrA) Volunteer for the Personal Insolvency Lawyers Advice and Representation Scheme (PILARS) Denning Society of Lincoln’s Inn

Lincoln’s Inn (Lord Mansfield Scholarship, Buchanan Prize, Hardwicke Entrance Award) MA (Hons) Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge (Choral Scholarship, Academic Scholarship, Tapp Postgraduate Scholarship, 3 Verulam Buildings Prize for Trusts and Equity in University Finals) BVC at BBP Law School (Outstanding, joint-highest mark in year)