Position

Hugo has many years experience of dealing with insolvency related matters including those with an American and cross border element. He also deals with a broad range of company, partnership and commercial matters. Hugo previously worked as a solicitor in a City firm which has given him an insight into the demands and expectations of business clients.

Hugo’s approach to problem solving is both practical and commercial, which has given him the reputation of being both user friendly and responsive to client demands

Insolvency & Restructuring

All aspects, corporate and individual, including all stages of the winding up and bankruptcy process, disputed debts and insolvency appeals. Also EC Regulation cases and Chapter II cases

Commercial

Litigation for and against banks involving securities, mortgages and guarantees. Breach of share sale and asset sale agreements

Company

All aspects Including directors duties, directors’ disqualification and shareholder litigation; and partnership disputes

Partnership and LLP

All aspects Including directors duties, directors’ disqualification and shareholder litigation; and partnership disputes

Education

University of Leicester (1979 LLB); University of London (1981 LLM).

Mentions

North Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar

Commercial litigation

LEADING JUNIORS1

Hugo Groves – Enterprise Chambers

North Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar

Company and insolvency

LEADING JUNIORS2

Hugo Groves – Enterprise Chambers 'Hugo is a joy to work with. He is clever, astute and a team player who is very good with clients. He thinks quickly on his feet.'