James provides pragmatic advice. He is approachable and helpful, and alive to the difficulties and intricacies in running personal injury cases.’ He is a robust counsel but friendly and has a good manner with clients. He provides clear and concise advice and is always happy to assist.’ James’ court room deliverance and advocacy skills are impressive.’ “

Chambers UK 2024, Personal Injury

James has experience of acting for claimants and defendants in claims arising out of workplace accidents.

Recent work includes:

  • Acting successfully at trial for one of a number of defendants in a claim brought by a plasterer who had fallen while standing on a rotten shuttering board used as a makeshift platform on a housing development site, and suffered a severe leg break.
  • Successfully representing a claimant who suffered serious injury after the trench in which he was working collapsed around him.
  • Acting for the defendant in a claim where the claimant alleged permanent post-traumatic neuropathic pain in his foot and psychiatric injuries after stepping into an uncovered drain. Complex issues of causation. Claim settled at JSM.

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James is extremely personable and communicates well with those instructing and clients alike. He has good technical knowledge and his advocacy and courtroom presence are impressive.”

The Legal 500 2024, Personal Injury

A tenacious advocate, who is very approachable and appreciated by clients and witnesses alike for his easy-going manner and interpersonal skills.”

The Legal 500 2023, Personal Injury

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • LLB (Hons) (Nottingham University) –  Law with European Law (2010)
    • BPTC, College of Law (2011)
    • LLM, Bristol University (2012)
    • Erasmus Scholar
    • Nottingham University Mooting Competition and Law Graduates’ Association Moot Prize Winner
    • Westlaw UK Mooting Competition Winner (judged by Jackson LJ)
    • Lord Justice Jackson’s Award for Best Submissions at Westlaw UK Moot Final
    • National Mock Trial Competition Semi-Finalist
    • Herbert Smith Mooting Competition Winner (Bristol University, judged by Lord Kerr, Supreme Court Justice)

  • Professional memberships:

    • Personal Injury Bar Association
    • Western Circuit

  • James Hughes is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.