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Hugh Smith Partner
Hugh is a Partner and Head of our Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department.
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Hugh leads a team acknowledged to be leaders in the field of commercial litigation.
Hugh brings over 25 years of experience to bear on clients' commercial disputes. His aim is to provide clients with a solution to what may appear to be intractable problems which meets their commercial needs. Hugh deals with all forms of contractual disputes that businesses both large and small encounter.
Shareholder disputes and partnership fallouts, corporate defamation and problems with ex-employees setting up in competition all fall within Hugh's expertise.
Hugh is an experienced mediator and he together with his team can deal with injunctions, arbitrations and all forms of court process within England and Wales.
Hugh leads a team acknowledged to be leaders in the field of commercial litigation.
Hugh brings over 25 years of experience to bear on clients' commercial disputes. His aim is to provide clients with a solution to what may appear to be intractable problems which meets their commercial needs. Hugh deals with all forms of contractual disputes that businesses both large and small encounter.
Shareholder disputes and partnership fallouts, corporate defamation and problems with ex-employees setting up in competition all fall within Hugh's expertise.
Hugh is an experienced mediator and he together with his team can deal with injunctions, arbitrations and all forms of court process within England and Wales.
Professional Negligence
Hugh leads a team specialising in negligence claims against solicitors, barristers, accountants, architects and surveyors. Hugh's aim is to seek redress for clients harmed by other professionals in a quick and efficient manner recognising the need to restore his clients to the position they should have been in if they had been properly advised.
Hugh leads a team specialising in negligence claims against solicitors, barristers, accountants, architects and surveyors. Hugh's aim is to seek redress for clients harmed by other professionals in a quick and efficient manner recognising the need to restore his clients to the position they should have been in if they had been properly advised.
Food & Drink
A founder member of England and Wales' Food Law Group, Hugh is one of a select band of food law specialists. Whether dealing with a product recall or dealing with regulatory authorities, Hugh provides food businesses with invaluable advice. Hugh has particular experience in vitamins and food supplements, fish, meat and bakery products. He is involved in all areas of food production and retail, from the plough to the plate.
A founder member of England and Wales' Food Law Group, Hugh is one of a select band of food law specialists. Whether dealing with a product recall or dealing with regulatory authorities, Hugh provides food businesses with invaluable advice. Hugh has particular experience in vitamins and food supplements, fish, meat and bakery products. He is involved in all areas of food production and retail, from the plough to the plate.
Regulatory & Business Crime
Hugh appreciates that every business runs the risk of breaching one or more of the myriad of regulations facing modern business. Whether you face OFT, Trading Standards, Environmental Health or a health and safety investigation, Hugh can assist.
Hugh's aim is to help you navigate a route to compliance with the law and hopefully with your businesse's reputation intact. Mistakes can happen in business but it is the way that they are dealt with that can save a business.
Hugh appreciates that every business runs the risk of breaching one or more of the myriad of regulations facing modern business. Whether you face OFT, Trading Standards, Environmental Health or a health and safety investigation, Hugh can assist.
Hugh's aim is to help you navigate a route to compliance with the law and hopefully with your businesse's reputation intact. Mistakes can happen in business but it is the way that they are dealt with that can save a business.
International
Hugh deals with both domestic and international commercial disputes. Hugh regularly conducts matters with an international element to them and has a network of professional contacts in other countries to assist with multi-jurisdictional disputes.
Hugh deals with both domestic and international commercial disputes. Hugh regularly conducts matters with an international element to them and has a network of professional contacts in other countries to assist with multi-jurisdictional disputes.
Construction
Hugh is a member of our Construction Team providing assistance with litigation arising out of construction projects.
Hugh is a member of our Construction Team providing assistance with litigation arising out of construction projects.
Corporate Recovery & Insolvency
With his experience of assisting companies, and directors of companies, in financial difficulties, Hugh plays a valuable role as part of our Corporate Recovery & Insolvency Team.
With his experience of assisting companies, and directors of companies, in financial difficulties, Hugh plays a valuable role as part of our Corporate Recovery & Insolvency Team.
Manufacturing & Engineering
Hugh has a vast experience of acting for clients in the manufacturing and engineering sector including those involved with the food industry, heavy engineering, defence contractors, materials handling systems, woodworking companies, steel manufacturers, chemical plants, the caravan industry, kitchen manufacturers, mechanical and chemical extraction systems and motor industry parts.
Hugh has a vast experience of acting for clients in the manufacturing and engineering sector including those involved with the food industry, heavy engineering, defence contractors, materials handling systems, woodworking companies, steel manufacturers, chemical plants, the caravan industry, kitchen manufacturers, mechanical and chemical extraction systems and motor industry parts.
Retail
Acting for food related businesses, internet and direct selling retailers and assisting with trading standards issues, Hugh has numerous clients in the retail sector.
Acting for food related businesses, internet and direct selling retailers and assisting with trading standards issues, Hugh has numerous clients in the retail sector.
Sport
Hugh has acted for professional sports organisations advising upon boardroom disputes and disciplinary issues.
Hugh has acted for professional sports organisations advising upon boardroom disputes and disciplinary issues.
Testimonials
| “...commercial, thoughtful and has a very hands-on approach to litigation...” |
| “Hugh Smith of Andrew Jackson is equally comfortable dealing with contentious or non-contentious matters, and is recognised by clients for his unyielding commitment to their interests.” |
| “The "incredibly sharp" Hugh Smith strikes the right balance of being "conciliatory in his approach", yet having a "steely spine" should people not co-operate or try to take him for a ride".” |
| “Hugh is renowned for his "razor-sharp mind" and "ability to untangle the small print".” |
| “Hugh Smith is an "established name" who is rated widely by market commentators. Sources say he is a "main player" in the North Yorkshire market. Though seen as a tough litigator, his commercial sensibility is also praised. He has expertise in a wide spate of corporate and commercial matters including injunctions and restrictive covenants. He is also an expert on trading standards and food law.” |
Memberships and Accreditations
| Chambers UK 2012 |  |
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| Chambers UK 2013 |  |
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| The Association of Northern Mediators | ||
| Food Law Group | ||
| Chambers UK 2013 | ||
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