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Adrian Hughes KC

Global 2026

 39 Essex Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

International Arbitration - The English Bar

Global Market Leaders

Energy & Natural Resources

UK

International Arbitration - The Bar

Asia-Pacific Region

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Energy & Natural Resources - UK

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Adrian Hughes KC is a reputable construction and arbitration expert with a strong energy specialism. He frequently acts on engineering and contract disputes which arise from major international energy projects.

Strengths

Adrian is a paradigm of the trade.

Adrian responds quickly, analyses the case very professionally, and has a very accurate grasp of the procedures.

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International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Adrian Hughes KC is considered a go-to counsel for clients in the APAC region, with particular expertise in matters pertaining to Mainland China, Hong Kong, Korea and Singapore. He has acted several high-value DIFC-LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC and ICC arbitrations, in addition to related court work, such as enforcement proceedings and award challenges. He also accepts appointments as arbitrator.

Strengths

Adrian is competent and a pleasure to work with.

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International Arbitration - The Bar - Asia-Pacific Region

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Individual Editorial
Adrian Hughes KC of 39 Essex Chambers stands out for his mastery - both as counsel and as arbitrator - of construction and engineering-related disputes arising in such areas as Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea and Singapore.
Strengths

We have had the privilege of working with Adrian Hughes on a case. His mastery of complex procedural issues and deep substantive knowledge of international engineering law were immediately apparent.

He is very well connected in China and is very good at arbitration. The clients loved him in a case I gave him.

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Asia-Pacific Region

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