Legal Director
Hugh joined TLT in 2011 and specialises in banking and financial services litigation, acting on behalf of major banking and financial institutions.
He is experienced in advising on a wide range of complex and reputationally sensitive matters involving high profile and high value disputes (commercial and retail).
He has developed a particular specialism in defending contentious regulatory and professional negligence actions based on mis-selling of a wide range of complex investment products, including investments, pensions, mortgages, insurance products and fixed rate loans.
Hugh also advises banks and financial institutions in connection with issues pertaining to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and the Consumer Credit Act 1974. He regularly acts in complex defended recoveries and litigation involving bank security, financial crime, contractual disputes, and disputes arising from individual and corporate insolvency.
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Experience
Related sectors
Financial Services
Related services
Regulatory
Dispute Resolution
Mediation and arbitration
Professional negligence
Insights & events
SFO publishes business plan for 2025-26: Geared for the future
FCA sets expectations for stronger outcome‑focused governance in Year 3 Consumer Duty board reporting
Why work-related stress is a health and safety issue
FCA's guidance on targeted support in consumer segment design: considerations for firms
The Bank of England and PRA set out plans for safe AI innovation: What firms need to know
The FCA highlights the due diligence risks for firms when dealing with unregulated lenders
FCA regulatory priorities 2026: Cross-sector themes and what they mean for firms
CMA steps up its crackdown on fake and misleading reviews
UK Government strengthens AML and crypto controls through the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026
UK Supreme Court confirms broad reach of Russia sanctions and suspends payment obligations under letters of credit
FCA turns to AI to fight fraud: What the Palantir contract means for financial regulation
FCA publishes consumer understanding good practice and areas for improvement
PRA, BoE and FCA material third-party reporting requirements
FCA Regulatory Priorities report - Consumer finance: What firms need to know
FCA Regulatory Priorities: Insurance - What intermediaries and distributors need to know
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10 Key Points from the PSR Consultation APP Scams: Requiring reimbursement
European Access Plan: Your gateway to business in the EU
TLT acts for Pollen Street Capital on acquisition of Leonard Curtis
TLT continues growth of financial services regulatory team with appointment of new partner
TLT settles phone hacking claim against MGN Limited
TLT acts for Agroberries in the acquisition of BerryWorld group
TLT advises Allied Irish Bank on completion of refinancing investment facility
TLT advises K3 Capital Group on acquisition of HMA Tax Limited
TLT highly commended for Litigation Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2024
TLT partners with UK Finance on economic abuse report
TLT advises renewable energy company on funding partnership
TLT hires financial services regulation heavyweight to supercharge financial services offering
TLT advises financial services group on investment by Swedish wealth management advisers
TLT continues expansion of future energy team with appointment of regulatory expert
Ainslie Benzie named Finance Rising Star of the Year at The Legal 500 Scotland Awards
TLT expands commercial dispute resolution team in Scotland
TLT hires economic crime specialist to lead economic crime compliance team
Views on fintech - interview with Niels Pedersen, MMU
The Future Fund - one month on | Scale-up insights episode eight
Scale-up Insights episode six - Employee incentives
When good tax decisions go wrong: Governance, filing positions and HMRC scrutiny - Webinar
International Fintech Case Study: Brexit Contract Migration | TLT
Preparing for the Procurement Act 2023 - construction industry focus
Document automation for in-house legal teams | Contract management
