Biography

Hugh called to the bar in 2021, having trained and practiced at litigation firm Clyde & Co.

During his time in private practice, Hugh acted on behalf of high-profile insurers and local authorities. His principal areas of expertise include public and employer liability claims, road traffic accidents, occupational stress, occupational disease and historical childhood abuse litigation. He has considerable experience acting in claims arising from catastrophic injuries.

Since calling to the bar, Hugh has developed a particular interest in clinical negligence, and is regularly instructed on behalf of both pursuers and defenders.

Hugh completed his MA(Hons), LLB and Diploma at the University of Edinburgh, where he won the Senior Mooting Competition and Best Oralist prize for most outstanding performance of a legal argument.