About
Provided by Hugh James
The Litigation Department at Hugh James is the largest team in the region with excellent lawyers from partner level to junior solicitors. Our practice is unique as a one-stop shop for all types of commercial and property litigation as well as alternative dispute resolution. We are the go-to department in Wales for complex, high value litigation many of which involve overseas jurisdictions and extremely complex legal dimensions.
The breadth of the client base and quality of work carried out by our Litigation Department would be enviable on a UK wide basis. The work we undertake from our Cardiff office services clients throughout the UK and Europe. This is indicative of the quality legal service that is offered to our clients. The team acts for a variety of clients ranging from major regional institutions, and leading regional businesses to national and international clients.
Both Richard Locke and Gareth Williams are extremely highly regarded in the region and seen as the go-to advisers for the most complex and high value litigation in the region. Tracey Singlehurst-Ward is widely acknowledged as an impressive litigator and has particular expertise in IP, media and defamation cases. Furthermore, our specialist lawyers are able to provide cost effective and commercial advice across a wide spectrum of disputes, including commercial disputes, property disputes, housing disputes, pension disputes, defamation, bankruptcy, and professional negligence.
Chambers Review
Hugh James is acclaimed for its deep-rooted expertise in handling contentious matters for a client list that includes domestic and international corporations. The team frequently handles breach of contract and negligence claims as part of its wider litigation offering. Clients hail from a wide array of sectors including IT, retail and manufacturing.
Work Highlights
- Acted for Ceredigion Recycling and Furniture Team (CRAFT) in a claim that, in breach of their fiduciary duties to the company, the former directors of CRAFT had transferred the valuable freehold property owned by the company into their self-invested personal pension plans.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have dealt with Hugh James across a wide range of issues and they have dealt with them all superbly."
"All matters have been handled professionally and in a timely fashion."
"Superb all-round litigation team. Detailed knowledge of procedure combined with strong strategic instincts. They are good from top to bottom - junior team members are helpful and on the ball and senior team members are excellent."
"The depth and experience of the Hugh James team is excellent, and it needed to be to deal with the complexity of my litigation."
"I have dealt with Hugh James across a wide range of issues and they have dealt with them all superbly."
"All matters have been handled professionally and in a timely fashion."
"Superb all-round litigation team. Detailed knowledge of procedure combined with strong strategic instincts. They are good from top to bottom - junior team members are helpful and on the ball and senior team members are excellent."
"The depth and experience of the Hugh James team is excellent, and it needed to be to deal with the complexity of my litigation."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Locke exhibits expertise in a variety of high-stakes disputes, including contractual and shareholder claims.
"Richard Locke is a breath of fresh air. With his easy, approachable manner in communication and his calm demeanour under pressure he has efficiently dealt with my matter at every stage."
"An excellent lawyer with sound judgement. Judges and opponents respect him, and he is particularly good with clients."
Tracey Singlehurst-Ward is a strong choice to handle complex business disputes. Her impressive commercial litigation experience is bolstered by her complementary strengths in intellectual property and defamation law.
"She is no-nonsense and really gets to the heart of the matter."
"Tracey Singlehurst-Ward gives very clear advice, providing caution where required and options/solutions on how to move forward."