Hugo is an Associate in HFW's shipping team. He specialises in dry shipping disputes with a particular focus on claims under charterparties, COAs, bills of lading and shipbuilding contracts.

Hugo has represented vessel owners, charterers, freight forwarders, mining companies, P&I Clubs and other marine insurers in a wide range of both contentious and non-contentious shipping matters. He has experience in both English High Court proceedings and international arbitration.

Hugo is a qualified lawyer in England and Wales.