About

Sara Hughes serves as a senior legal counsel and in-house lawyer at AccorHotels, one of the world’s leading hotel management companies. She is a commercial lawyer who advises on a wide range of commercial transactions and legal matters with particular expertise in real estate, funds management, and financial services law. With previous experience in private practice with Allens as a paralegal and solicitor for a combined five years in the IP, construction and real estate teams, she brings commercial and legal acumen to the role. She has also previously worked as senior legal officer at the Department of Transport and Main Roads for two years. Recognised for her talent and potential to progress, she is also recognised for her determination and skill. She has been identified by the Association of Corporate Counsel Australia as a young lawyer of note, further boosting her credentials as a rising star.