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 considerable experience across the full range of public liability work acting for claimants and defendants or their insurers.

Recent work includes:

  • Advising the claimant, who had suffered serious and multiple fractures of his left heel and hind foot and lost some of his heel fat pad, after a steel load struck his foot in the course of a delivery. Claim in excess of £300k for future loss of earnings, scarring treatment and orthotics.
  • Acting for a claimant who suffered multiple severe injuries after his motorcycle was struck by a car which had left the claimant with nowhere to go after emerging from its driveway. Claim in excess of £250k.
  • Acting for a claimant whose case was that she had trapped her hand while using a mobility lift in her demised premises. Multi-day trial. Claim succeeded.

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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.