Hugh is a highly experienced advocate. During his 20 years’ practice at the Bar he has represented clients at all levels of judicial tribunal up to and including the High Court and Court of Appeal.

He has developed a number of areas of specialism over the years, and is currently expanding his employment and business law practice. He represents both individuals and companies in cases that vary from the relatively straightforward to those that require detailed analysis of complex legal and factual issues.

In the field of employment law Hugh has considerable experience of a wide variety of issues including unfair dismissal, discrimination claims, and redundancy. In business law, he is particularly strong in contractual disputes and related issues.

A client-focused attitude characterises Hugh’s approach: “Each client is unique and their objectives and interests must always be the focus of a litigator’s consideration. This includes giving realistic advice so that an appropriate balance can be struck in each case between the costs of litigation and the prospective benefits to be achieved.”  

Clients have described Hugh as “straightforward, realistic and very commercial” and “not afraid to argue a point tenaciously, as long as it has merit”. They also note that he is “caring and conscientious” and “committed to fully understanding the client’s needs.” He is based in London and undertakes cases throughout the UK.

Hugh graduated in Law from Cambridge University and was called to the Bar in 1988 and to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 1995. Whilst in practice, Hugh completed postgraduate studies at King’s College London and graduated with a masters degree in Construction Law and Arbitration.

Appointments:

Part-time Chairman of the Industrial Tribunals and the Fair Employment Tribunal of Northern Ireland