Hugh specialises in high value complex personal injury, professional negligence, clinical negligence and industrial disease and general insurance work.

Last year was another excellent year for Hugh and has seen him continuing to represent major insurers; public authorities; large corporations and seriously injured claimants in high-value claims, particularly those involving chronic pain/fibromyalgia/traumatic brain injury. Very often in these types of claims, causation is hotly disputed and issues of malingering, fraud, fundamental dishonesty and exaggeration arise.

He is known as an extremely tough negotiator both in JSM’s and in mediations and regularly delivers sensible outcomes for all parties, avoiding the costs and risks of a contested trial.

He has been listed as a Leading Junior in Personal Injury for over 20 years. In Chambers and Partners 2022, Hugh is noted for his work in cases involving fibromyalgia and brain and spinal injuries. He is particularly noted for his “courtroom prowess” and being “an extremely good negotiator and a very good advocate”. “He is able to identify key issues very quickly and get to the real core of the case.”

Previous editions referred to him as “bright, bold and ethical.” He is praised for being a “slick and tenacious court performer” who “rolls up his sleeves and gets his hands dirty,” and as a “razor sharp” advocate.”

The Legal 500 recommends Hugh where there is malingering or fraud. He is ‘an excellent advocate with a no-nonsense approach to cases’.

Hugh is also responsible for the development and the supervision of Chambers I.T. network and the continued expansion of the I.T. infrastructure.

He has a very strong grasp of technical; engineering issues and a fine eye for detail. He lives in Oxfordshire and can accept instructions at short notice either by DX or email. He is married with 2 children.

Called 1988.

Personal Injury Bar Association.

University College, Dublin (BA philosophy and economics); City University, London (Dip Law).