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Consumer and Contract
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
RTA and Personal Injury
Before joining TBG, Hugo taught negligence law, breach of statutory duty and advocacy at university as an Associate Professor in Law. His professional experience in this area enables him to provide highly effective advice and representation in fast-track and multi-track cases.
Hugo’s expertise in this area encompasses:
- Road Traffic Accidents with and without personal injury
- Employers Liability
- Holiday Sickness
- Industrial Disease
- Inquests
- Motorcycle Injuries
- Occupiers Liability
- Product Liability
- Public Liability
Family Law
Hugo also practises in family law, with a focus on contested Child Arrangement proceedings. He accepts instructions to advise and represent parents and grandparents alike, providing pragmatic advice to clients and robust, effective advocacy in court. His family work includes:
- Child Arrangement Orders
- Non-Molestation Orders
- Occupation Orders
- Prohibited Steps Orders
- Specific Issue Orders
- Parental Responsibility
- Parental Alienation
- Fact-finding hearings
Higher Education Law
Hugo has a wealth of experience in this area. A former Chair of the Association of Law Teachers and Editor-in-Chief of the Plymouth Law Review journal, he is a dedicated advocate of staff and student rights, who regularly advises and represents in educational complaints, disciplinary proceedings and appeals.
Having previously worked at university as an Associate Professor in Law, Hugo has a wealth of experience in this area. A former Chair of the Association of Law Teachers and Editor-in-Chief of the Plymouth Law Review journal, he is a dedicated advocate of student rights, who regularly advises and represents students in educational complaints and appeals. Hugo’s expertise in this area encompasses: - University Admissions - University Disability Discrimination - University Academic Issues - Appeals to Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education - Academic Misconduct and Disciplinary Issues - Academic Breach of Contract and Employment issues
Testimonials
Thank you again for your representation at yesterday's hearing and for achieving such a positive result for us. We were extremely pleased with the outcome and are very grateful for all of your help throughout the process Communication with us both before and after the hearing was excellent and we always felt informed and supported. You were clearly very knowledgeable in relation to consumer disputes and quickly identified and focused on the key issues in the case. We are very pleased that we chose you to represent us and would have no hesitation in recommending you to others in similar circumstances.
I recently instructed barrister Hugo de Rijke for a family court hearing and was extremely pleased with the outcome. He was professional, well-prepared, and very clear in his advice throughout the process. His advocacy in court was strong and focused, which helped lead to a successful result. Importantly, he also assisted in securing a fine against the opposing party for their meritless application, which demonstrated his attention to detail and commitment to protecting my position. I felt supported and confident in his expertise at every stage. I would highly recommend his services to anyone needing skilled and reliable representation in family law matters.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Hugo de Rijke will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Hugo has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Hugo can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Hugo
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.