Richard Hugg
Partner
Richard is a marine insurance expert, guiding clients through complex coverage issues and high-stakes disputes with a pragmatic approach.
Partner
Richard is a marine insurance expert, guiding clients through complex coverage issues and high-stakes disputes with a pragmatic approach.
Languages - English, Russian
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Richard is an insurance litigation specialist, offering expertise across a wide range of business classes. His focus on, and 15 years' experience handling, hull and machinery, war, yacht, liability and professional indemnity disputes makes him a sought-after advisor.
Richard provides comprehensive legal support, extending beyond coverage disputes in both marine and non-marine spaces, to advise on ancillary issues including salvage, general average, and recovery angles, ensuring that his clients are well-prepared to navigate the intricacies of disputes.
His approach is both sensible and commercial, aiming to facilitate early resolution of disputes and minimise disruption and cost for his clients.
Clients value Richard's ability to combine legal acumen with a deep understanding of the insurance industry – and in particular marine and the superyacht markets - making him an indispensable partner in resolving disputes efficiently.
His work across various jurisdictions underscores his capability to handle complex international claims with precision and clarity.
P&I Insurers
Instructed by various P&I liability insurers following front-page superyacht casualties to deal in particular with wreck removals in difficult jurisdictions involving multiple stakeholders.
H&M Insurers, yacht owners
Instructed by some of the world's largest commodities traders to assist with incoming general average claims following incidents with carrying vessels, and outgoing recourse claims for cargo loss/damage; including Thorco Lineage (including acting for successful claimant in reported in 2023 overturning the Limnos on limitation).
Cargo insurers
Assisting London cargo insurers in respect of significant alleged theft of oil cargo from storage tanks in difficult jurisdiction.
Insurance brokers
Advising brokers following allegations across broad range of situations and classes of business of professional negligence; including investigation and defending incoming claims.
Insurers
Instructed by hull insurers in respect of various detentions of vessels in multiple jurisdictions (Venezuela, Taiwan, Ukraine, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, India) – assisting with release efforts, CTL claims and settlements.
