Firm hire: Stewarts Law

David Hughes has today joined the commercial litigation department at Stewarts Law as a partner. He joins from Dechert LLP, and was previously head of banking and finance litigation at Berwin Leighton Paisner and DLA Piper.

David brings with him a wealth of experience, in particular advising governments, sovereign funds and institutional clients on complex fraud and regulatory issues. He has also had significant experience in conducting financial regulatory reviews.

David Hughes, commercial litigation partner at Stewarts Law, said: ’I am pleased to be joining Stewarts and look forward contributing to a dynamic and innovative commercial litigation team. The firm’s focus on complex, high profile and high value litigation is an excellent fit for my practice.’

John Cahill, managing partner at Stewarts Law, added: ’David brings a wealth of experience to our commercial litigation group. He will add strength and depth to our complex fraud and financial regulatory practice. I am delighted he has joined us.’