UK Bar
International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)
Adrian Hughes KC of 39 Essex Chambers focuses his practice on construction and commercial arbitration. He demonstrates notable strength in handling energy-related cases. He has substantial experience acting as arbitrator in LCIA, ICC and HKIAC arbitrations.
Strengths
"Adrian conducts hearings as chairman extremely well. He's a very pleasant character and clearly gets stuck into the case."
International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)
Adrian Hughes KC is recognised for his prowess in construction and engineering international arbitration and related court work. He has earned a strong reputation as an expert in proceedings concerning projects in the Asia-Pacific region, with notable experience representing Chinese parties. He also sits as an arbitrator.
Strengths
"Adrian's brand recognition in China is amazing. He is well known in the region and really impressive on his feet before tribunals. He's a very gentlemanly and measured advocate."
Construction - London (Bar)
Adrian Hughes KC is a skilled silk with a robust domestic practice and a particular interest in infrastructure and PFI work, including disputes relating to construction projects in the healthcare sector. His international arbitration offering is notable, and he undertakes significant work in the Middle and Far East. He is also recognised for his experience acting as an arbitrator in construction and engineering disputes.
Strengths
"Adrian Hughes is very efficient and organised. He is good on workstream management as well as the substantive issues."
Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)
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 Hughes does very impressive work."
International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)
Adrian Hughes KC of 39 Essex Chambers 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 the go-to senior counsel for a number of outstanding heavyweight Chinese litigation firms. He's invested years of his career in understanding the dynamics and local legal culture."
