Hugh Sims KC

UK Bar

Hugh Sims KC has a highly respected commercial practice that includes deep expertise in an array of areas, including chancery, company law, fraud and dismissal. His work in the area of banking and finance includes acting both for and against banks and other financial institutions.

"Hugh is exceptional in every way and is particularly calm and effective in court, even in the most challenging of circumstances in the appeal courts."

Hugh Sims KC is a highly respected silk with a broad chancery practice covering company disputes, real property and partnership matters. He has a particularly strong reputation for commercial work and regularly acts in insolvency, banking and finance, and civil fraud cases.

"Hugh Sims is simply excellent both in legal knowledge and in dealings with solicitors and clients and witnesses."

"Hugh Sims is exceptional in every way and is particularly calm and effective in court, even in the most challenging of circumstances."

"Hugh is very good on his feet he has a nice relaxed and respectful manner about him and that plays into his familiarity with the courtroom."

Hugh Sims KC is a formidable barrister who handles all manner of contentious commercial issues, from contractual disputes to high-profile fraud claims. He is instructed across a broad range of sectors, including technology, sports and financial services. He is also noted for his expertise in professional negligence, company and insolvency matters.

"Hugh is very proactive and on top of the facts, strategy and legal issues involved."

"Hugh is outstanding. He's always good at finding an angle and coming up with solutions, and his client-handling skills are excellent."

"Hugh is exceptional in every way and is particularly calm and effective in court, even in the most challenging of circumstances."

"Hugh isn't afraid to challenge clients when needed and brings a really good perspective as a judge, as well as counsel. He is very supportive to his instructing solicitors and incredibly accessible."

"He is involved in the really high-profile cases."

Hugh Sims KC is a highly regarded commercial and insolvency silk with significant expertise in company disputes. He has extensive experience in unfair prejudice disputes, derivative claims and breach of fiduciary cases, acting both for and against directors.

"Hugh is a star. He is a very strong barrister."

"Hugh is highly regarded and intelligent."

Hugh Sims KC of Guildhall Chambers is an exceptionally versatile commercial silk, praised for his advocacy, advice and client-handling skills across an impressive range of practice areas. In the partnership sphere, he regularly handles high-stakes issues with a strong commercial flavour, including those concerning family partnerships or quasi-partnership structures. He advises extensively on matters affecting solicitors' firms and farming partnership disputes.

"Hugh Sims is superb. He tirelessly reviews and considers all aspects and angles of a case and is able to manoeuvre a client into a favourable position. He's certainly someone you want on your side."

Hugh Sims KC is a leading barrister for advising claimants on professional negligence mattersagainst solicitors, surveyors, accountants and construction companies. He receives instructions both locally and nationally.

"Hugh is exceptional in every way. He is particularly calm and effective in court, even in the most challenging of circumstances."

"Hugh is a Supreme Court veteran, a fact which speaks for itself."

Hugh Sims KC is a standout silk who has published widely on insolvency law and practice. In addition to corporate and personal insolvency, he has particular expertise in asset recovery and directors' liability. He has extensive experience assisting trustees in bankruptcy and private individuals with complex, high-value claims surrounding personal insolvency. He has experience of insolvency cases involving wrongdoing.

"Hugh is amazing at whatever he does. He's amazing to work with and good in front of judges - they love him. Everyone who has him on their side loves it; you don't want him opposite."

"Hugh Sims is very approachable and very bright."

"Hugh Sims is a very good, very impressive silk."

"Hugh is a very experienced and accomplished KC."

"While being intelligent and commercially savvy, Hugh has an air of sophistication and charm which works wonders in the courtroom and with clients."