SILK PROFILE

Simon Hughes KC

UK Bar 2026

 Keating Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Construction

London (Bar)

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

London (Bar)

Energy & Natural Resources

London (Bar)

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Construction - London (Bar)

Star Individuals
Individual Editorial

Simon Hughes KC has a standout reputation for his sterling work on prominent cases at both the national and international levels. He receives instructions in high-value litigation, adjudication and international arbitration cases running the full gamut of construction issues. He is highlighted for his deep knowledge of construction contracts, especially within the FIDIC framework.

Strengths

He is very strong and excellent.

Simon Hughes is always impressive, especially in hearings.

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International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Simon Hughes KC receives a steady flow of instructions from clients around the world, including Africa, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. He mainly acts in disputes arising in the construction, shipping and energy sectors. He has experience acting in arbitrations under LCIA and DIAC proceedings.

Strengths

He is good strategically and good at considering how the tribunal will respond to certain things.

Simon is a great cross-examiner and works really hard.

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Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Simon Hughes KC is a well-known construction silk with noted experience in the energy sector. He frequently appears in international disputes involving oil fields, coal-fired power plants and nuclear power plants.

Strengths

Simon is a subject matter expert and super-easy to work with; he writes well and is also an effective cross-examiner.

Simon is a brilliant advocate and smooth cross-examiner. He is so smooth witnesses don't even realise that they have given the game away five answers before.

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