James has experience of acting for families of the deceased and interested parties prior to, and throughout, the inquest process, including Article 2 and/or inquests with a jury across multiple days. Examples of such work include:

  • Acting for the family of an elderly care home patient who died after being impaled while using a bariatric commode chair. Multiple day jury inquest. Critical narrative conclusion and report to prevent future deaths issued by Coroner.
  • Acting for a doctor who had provided care for the deceased who died as a result of a rare but recognised complication (fat embolism and aspiration pneumonia) from elective knee surgery.
  • Appearing as part of a team of counsel for the family of an HGV driver who died in the collision on the M5, in Taunton, near Taunton Rugby Club.

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James provides pragmatic advice. He is approachable and helpful, and alive to the difficulties and intricacies in running personal injury cases.’ He is a robust counsel but friendly and has a good manner with clients. He provides clear and concise advice and is always happy to assist.’ James’ court room deliverance and advocacy skills are impressive.’ “

Chambers UK 2024, Personal Injury

A tenacious advocate, who is very approachable and appreciated by clients and witnesses alike for his easy-going manner and interpersonal skills.”

The Legal 500 2024, Personal Injury

James is extremely personable and communicates well with those instructing and clients alike. He has good technical knowledge and his advocacy and courtroom presence are impressive.”

The Legal 500 2024, Personal Injury

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • LLB (Hons) (Nottingham University) –  Law with European Law (2010)
    • BPTC, College of Law (2011)
    • LLM, Bristol University (2012)
    • Erasmus Scholar
    • Nottingham University Mooting Competition and Law Graduates’ Association Moot Prize Winner
    • Westlaw UK Mooting Competition Winner (judged by Jackson LJ)
    • Lord Justice Jackson’s Award for Best Submissions at Westlaw UK Moot Final
    • National Mock Trial Competition Semi-Finalist
    • Herbert Smith Mooting Competition Winner (Bristol University, judged by Lord Kerr, Supreme Court Justice)

  • Professional memberships:

    • Personal Injury Bar Association
    • Western Circuit

  • James Hughes is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.