Solicitor
Hugh is a solicitor in the commercial litigation team.
Hugh acts for claimants and defendants in a wide range of commercial disputes, having a particular specialism in data protection issues and an interest in energy disputes.
Hugh trained with Ashfords, with two seats in commercial litigation team (one with a focus on regulatory work) and one in the commercial team.
Prior to joining Ashfords, Hugh worked as a paralegal at an international law firm, specialising in professional indemnity work defending public bodies. He also has a background in legal tech, having worked for two years on digital evidence and disclosure solutions for a London-based technology company.
Hugh’s completed an undergraduate degree was in English & History at the University of Exeter before completing the Graduate Diploma in Law and LPC MSc in Law, Business and Management at the University of Law in Bristol.