Hugo Monro
Senior Associate
About Hugo
Hugo Monro is a shipping specialist with a predominantly contentious practice, which encompasses dry shipping disputes, oil and gas, insurance, and offshore energy. He regularly advises clients on a broad range of commercial contracts, including charterparties, COAs, bills of lading and ship management agreements. He has also advised on insurance policy coverage and subrogation issues.
With a wealth of experience and expertise in both court litigation and international arbitration, Hugo has successfully represented clients in many high-value disputes, earning recognition for his practical and solutions-oriented approach to dispute resolution. Having worked in London and Singapore, and on secondment for an IG P&I Club, he is well placed to understand the commercial and multi-jurisdictional needs of his clients.
Hugo’s clients include vessel owners, charterers, freight-forwarders, mining companies, P&I Clubs and marine insurers. Alongside his casework, Hugo frequently delivers presentations, workshops and training sessions to clients and industry organisations. Â
Hugo is a qualified lawyer in England and Wales. In 2023 he was named by the Singapore Business Review as one of Singapore’s most influential lawyers under 40.