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Restructuring/Insolvency - North Eastern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Hugo Groves is a highly experienced insolvency practitioner. He has particular expertise in dealing with business, partnership and commercial disputes, often with a cross-border element. Groves is known for his work in litigating claims involving directors and third parties in an array of insolvency scenarios. He is adept at handling both corporate and personal insolvency.
Strengths
Hugo Groves is the go-to with the tricky stuff.
Hugo brings to the table a commercial focus in addition to his technical expertise. He is impressive in court, always on top of the detail and very capable in cross-examination.
Hugo is always excellent in court, he has the ear of the judges; they like him.
Hugo is still the person to go to for insolvency issues.
Hugo is often called the godfather of insolvency; he's definitely hugely impressive. He is really affable, really well thought of, a go-to and probably as good as it gets.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - North Eastern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Commercial barrister and former solicitor Hugo Groves has a particular aptitude for company and insolvency law. He handles a variety of disputes involving directors and third parties, including breach of directors' duty cases and misrepresentation claims. He also has considerable knowledge of pensions and taxation matters.
Strengths
He is known as the 'Godfather of insolvency'.
Huge knowledge of commercial and insolvency law that he can bring together well on cases.
Chancery - North Eastern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Hugo Groves' practice encompasses a broad range of commercial chancery work including company and partnership disputes and insolvency claims. He is also experienced in cross-jurisdictional matters and is qualified as a New York attorney.
Strengths
Hugo Groves is second to none for his experience and advice in shareholder, director or company disputes.