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Provided by Anna Hughes
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Anna is a very experienced advocate who regularly advises on complex and high value matters arising from clinical negligence and personal injury disputes. She also has considerable experience in the fields of travel and foreign claims, product liability and private international law. Anna is sought after by clients for her enviable cross-examination skills, and her keen eye for detail and unflappable manner mean that she is the go to choice for tricky, multi-party disputes. Recent notable cases include acting for the leading manufacturer of a female sterilisation device in a large product claim; successfully representing an NHS Trust in an amputation case in the High Court; successfully representing an NHS Trust in a claim involving diagnosis of Cauda Equina in the High Court; securing discontinuance mid-trial of a claim against an NHS Trust in relation to alleged negligence in the management of a complex dermatology condition; securing discontinuance at Trial of a claim against a urology consultant; acting for a leading Chinese airline in relation to a pilot’s claim for injury at work; and acting for the insurer of a Polish driver accused of causing an accident in England which left two passengers dead and seriously injured two others.
Career
Prior to joining Chambers, Anna obtained a First-Class degree in Law from St. Catharine’s College, Cambridge. She was called to the Bar in 2008 (Middle Temple).
Professional Memberships
PNBA
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Anna Hughes is an experienced barrister who is regularly sought after to undertake high-value, complex cases in the fields of both clinical negligence and personal injury. Her particular expertise in quantum makes her an asset in multimillion-pound cases. She is highly regarded for her cross-examination skills.
Anna Hughes is experienced in the handling of complex product liability cases. She is particularly well versed in cases involving defective medical devices thanks to her complementary expertise in clinical negligence law.
Anna Hughes is a well-regarded barrister with experience handling complicated liability disputes and serious injury cases. She has a particular flair for quantum issues and routinely appears on behalf of defendant clients in cases concerning suspected fraudulent claims. She is adept at handling cross-border claims with jurisdictional complexity. She is also noted for her handling of claims arising from RTAs and accidents at work.
Anna Hughes handles a wide range of claims following overseas accidents. She is mainly instructed by defendants and has considerable experience acting in contributory negligence claims and advising on foreign law and jurisdictional issues.
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Provided by Chambers
"Anna has excellent advocacy skills and you know that you are in safe hands in any hearing."
"Anna is always well prepared; she has a great style and gets the judge's ear."
"Anna is user-friendly, responsive and simply enjoyable to work with."
"Anna is impressive and down to earth."
"She is a really tough negotiator who gives no quarter but is very fair."
"Anna is always a safe pair of hands."
"Anna is an excellent advocate, great with clients and very good in negotiations."
"Anna has a provided invaluable assistance with complex clinical negligence claims and keeps the fight going to achieve fantastic results for the client."
"Anna is an outstanding junior with unbeatable stamina."
"Anna provides detailed and well-balanced advice, good technical insight into medical causation and a measured approach with witnesses."
"She is an effective opponent who is very efficient. Judges like her."
"She is easy to work with and clear in her advice."
"Anna has excellent advocacy skills and you know that you are in safe hands in any hearing."
"Anna is always well prepared; she has a great style and gets the judge's ear."
"Anna is user-friendly, responsive and simply enjoyable to work with."
"Anna is impressive and down to earth."
"She is a really tough negotiator who gives no quarter but is very fair."
"Anna is always a safe pair of hands."
"Anna is an excellent advocate, great with clients and very good in negotiations."
"Anna has a provided invaluable assistance with complex clinical negligence claims and keeps the fight going to achieve fantastic results for the client."
"Anna is an outstanding junior with unbeatable stamina."
"Anna provides detailed and well-balanced advice, good technical insight into medical causation and a measured approach with witnesses."
"She is an effective opponent who is very efficient. Judges like her."
"She is easy to work with and clear in her advice."
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