Clinical Negligence

Partner

Hugh specialises in complex healthcare claims, particularly those involving spinal cord injury. He has been described as having a "truly excellent grasp of clinical negligence and the issues in a case".

Hugh solely undertakes claimant clinical negligence claims, whether against the NHS or private healthcare providers. He has substantial experience of spinal claims and the complications arising from such injuries, as well as with regard to issues arising from the provision of healthcare insurance cover, indemnification and recovery.

A significant part of Hugh’s practice includes substandard management of mental health conditions and injuries associated with the failure to protect individuals from harm, both within a hospital environment and in the community.

Hugh has worked at Stewarts for more than 10 years, specialising in clinical negligence claims. He started his career with a large regional firm, where he undertook a broad range both personal injury and clinical cases.

Hugh is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and The Royal Society of Medicine. He is accredited APIL Senior Litigator.

Hugh was elected secretary of the APIL Spinal Injury Special Interest Group in 2014 a post he had held continuously, before being appointed the group co-ordinator in August 2018.

Hugh enjoys the most outdoor pursuits. He is often to be found cycling in the Surrey hills with his cycle club.