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Hugh Sims

Guildhall Chambers, South West

Work Department

Commercial; professional negligence; banking and finance; company law and partnership; technology and construction; insolvency; sports law.

Position

Hugh is recognised as a star of the UK Bar, with rankings in Chambers UK as a leading barrister across 7 practice areas: Commercial, Professional Negligence, Insolvency, Banking & Finance, Partnership, Chancery and Company.

He is instructed with juniors, and as sole leading counsel, in complex and substantial disputes where his advocacy and forensic skills are highly valued.

Education

BVC Western & Wales: Prize for Best Overall Performance Diploma in Law, University of Exeter: Dean's Commendation Physics BSc, University of Manchester: First Class Honours

Mentions

Western Circuit • Regional Bar

Commercial litigation

HALL OF FAME1
Hugh Sims KC – Guildhall Chambers ‘He is very approachable, knowledgeable and always on time! He is charming on his feet and always in control.'
Western Circuit • Regional Bar

Company and insolvency

HALL OF FAME1
Hugh Sims KC – Guildhall Chambers ‘He is wonderful on his feet and effortlessly gets judges on side. He is great with clients and extremely bright, articulate and hard-working.’