Direct Access Barrister
Hugh Preston KC A KC (King's Counsel) is a very senior barrister or solicitor advocate who is recognised as an expert and leader in their legal field. A KC will often take the lead on cases, particularly highly complex cases which demand greater experience and expertise.
Direct Access Barrister
Hugh Preston KC A KC (King's Counsel) is a very senior barrister or solicitor advocate who is recognised as an expert and leader in their legal field. A KC will often take the lead on cases, particularly highly complex cases which demand greater experience and expertise.
I have been in practice for 29 years, and have been a silk (leading counsel, or KC) since 2012. I am ranked by Chambers and Partners as a Star Individual and as a leading barrister in the field of clinical negligence by Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500. I have the Right to conduct Litigation which means that I can undertake full conduct of clients' cases where appropriate. Where this is not appropriate I can recommend appropriate solicitors.
Area of Law
Clinical Negligence
I am ranked by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 as a leading silk (King's Counsel) in the field of clinical negligence. I have wide experience across the full range of clinical negligence litigation including obstetric/birth injuries, cerebral palsy cases, spinal injuries, cauda equina syndrome cases and delayed cancer diagnosis claims.
Commercial
I have wide experience of commercial litigation including sale of goods, contractual disputes, civil fraud and partnership disputes. I have the right to conduct litigation and can accept instructions to appear in court, at arbitrations or in mediations.
Personal Injury
I have a wide experience of personal injury litigation including accidents at work, road traffic accidents, and public liability accidents.
What sort of work do I do?
I practice in the fields of clinical negligence, personal injury and general commercial litigation.
Who do I work for?
My clients include individuals who have suffered personal injury particularly as a consequence of clinical negligence, and a range of business clients in commercial disputes.