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Hugo de Rijke

Commercial Law Barrister

Hugo specialises in consumer and contract disputes, RTA/personal injury, family law and higher education law. He is very approachable and professional, highly persuasive in court and fully committed to achieving the best outcome for his clients.
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Hugo's Biography

Areas covered
  • Breach of Contract generally
  • Consumer Rights Act
  • Consumer Credit
  • Mis-selling Claims
  • Holiday and Travel Law
  • Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts
  • Sale of Goods Act
  • Court of Protection
Background

Before joining TBG, Hugo taught consumer law, contract law and advocacy for many years at university as an Associate Professor in Law. During this time he played an instrumental part in Hone v Abbey National Plc, a successful claim against bank overdraft penalty fees that was later taken up by The Office of Fair Trading against 7 other banks in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. His breadth and depth of professional experience in this area enables him to provide highly effective advice and representation.

Hugo’s expertise in this area encompasses:

  • Breach of Contract generally

  • Consumer Rights Act

  • Consumer Credit

  • Mis-selling Claims

  • Holiday and Travel Law

  • Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts

  • Sale of Goods Act

  • Court of Protection

Qualifications

  • Called to the Bar in 1990.

  • BSB Certified Barristers
  • Rated 4.5 Stars on Trustpilot (500+ Reviews)
  • Data Protection Assured
  • No-commitment Quote Provided
  • 20,000+ Cases Trusted With Us

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Knowledge Base

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What Is a Commercial Lease and What Should Tenants Watch Out For?
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How to Respond to a Statutory Demand Before It Becomes a Winding Up Petition
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Can I Sue My Business Partner for Taking Money From the Company?
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Can I Sue My Business Partner for Taking Money From the Company?
by Barrister Connect