Gareth Hughes
Gareth has gained a reputation as an extremely able criminal advocate. He is friendly and approachable but also hard working. He is often instructed in cases that require a particularly sensitive approach.
He is usually able to get on with and reassure the most difficult and troubled lay clients. In court, he is well prepared, measured and persuasive and is considered to be a first rate and very effective jury advocate whether instructed by the prosecution or the defence.
Cases
Criminal Defence
Instructed as Leading Junior
Regina v RR Murder: Epping Forest “honour” killing;
Regina v TF Murder: Mentally disturbed defendant killing partner;
Regina v JP Murder: Drunk defendant killing best friend;
Regina v RF Attempted Murder: Horrific attack causing multiple injuries;
Regina v BG Causing death by dangerous driving. Newly qualified driver loses control. Car hits schoolchildren;
Regina v MT Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Major police operation to eradicate drug dealing in residential area. Represented main defendant out of 50 arrested;
Regina v MR “County lines” drug conspiracy;
Regina v S & ors. Gang grooming vulnerable teenagers
Instructed as Led Junior
Regina v B & ors. Murder: Gangland contract killing;
Regina v C Kidnapping, false imprisonment and sexual assaults on family;
Regina v D.T Murder. Husband on wife
Regina v SH & ors. Attempted Murder. Machete attack
Criminal Prosecution
Regularly instructed by RASSO in serious sexual allegations. Recent cases include:
Regina v T Multiple rapes. Victims met online;
Regina v BS Rape in marriage
Regina v P Rape of prostitute
Regina v M & ors Rape of vulnerable woman
Other recent cases include
Regina v M multiple stabbings
Regina v AS & ors Kidnapping and serious gang related assaults
Fraud and Financial Crime
Regina v G fraudulent managing agent. Huge losses.
Trading Standards
Regina v W trader preying on the elderly
Military Cases
Regina -v- Pt M & ors Murder in Iraq
Numerous other cases including serious sexual assaults.
Professional Memberships
- Criminal Bar Association
- South Eastern Circuit
- Essex Bar Mess
- Association of Military Court Advocates
Awards, Qualifications & Other
- Grade 3 CPS Counsel
- CPS Rasso Panel
Direct Access
Gareth Hughes is qualified to accept instructions directly from clients and is registered under the Bar Council’s Public Access Scheme, meaning that members of the public who seek specialist advice can come directly to him. In addition, he welcomes instructions from solicitors, in-house law departments, qualified foreign lawyers, and clients licensed by the Bar Council to give instructions directly to barristers under the Bar Council’s Licensed Access Scheme. For more information please visit our Direct Access page here.