Enterprise Chambers is applauded for "consistently exceeding expectations" and
for accommodating "first rate" barristers with an "easy and approachable" manner
(Chambers & Partners)

Hugh Jory

Year of Call 1992

General Profile

Hugh was called to the Bar in 1992 after several years working as an investment analyst in the Research Department of a City merchant bank, which he joined on graduating from Cambridge University. The grounding and qualifications obtained during this period of his career underpin his interest in banking, commercial, company and insolvency law, which are the areas in which he specialises. He is based in Leeds where he undertakes the majority of his work, although he is regularly instructed to appear in London and elsewhere. Hugh is listed as a leading junior by Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500.

The Directories

Another of the set's leading lights is Hugh Jory. According to solicitors, "he's one of the best barristers you can come across as he's very bright, very thorough and always knows his brief inside-out." He is renowned for his advocacy and his "ability to take seemingly impossible points and make them sound palatable." He often deals with emergency applications for freezing and other orders, banking matters, shareholder disputes and partnership matters. (Chambers & Partners 2010)

Hugh Jory is "a confident advocate who is astute, unflappable, and a real scrapper." His wide-ranging practice comprises misfeasance, directors' disqualification, winding-ups, administrations and receiverships. Jory is widely respected for his commercial acumen, having previously worked as an investment analyst for a merchant bank, and is considered both "knowledgeable and pragmatic." Sources say he has "a great sense of humour and an admirable commitment to working as a team." (Chambers & Partners 2010)

Hugh Jory of Enterprise Chambers is acknowledged as "the North Eastern Circuit's company law guru." Client's benefit from his strong commercial background, something he has courtesy of his prior career as an investment analyst at a City merchant bank. (Chambers & Partners 2010)

The "technically superb" Hugh Jory is "a fearless advocate who you would want on your side in a fight," according to sources. Market commentators emphasise his "vast technical knowledge and skill, coupled with a creative approach and commanding style." (Chambers & Partners 2009)

Hugh Jory is a "very impressive operator with a clear and analytical mind. He's a formidable courtroom opponent." (Chambers & Partners 2009)

"Impressive commercial chancery practitioner" Hugh Jory of Enterprise Chambers in Leeds, is particularly strong in court - a "polished advocate, he is excellent at cross-examination." (Chambers & Partners 2009)

Hugh Jory, for banking, is "assertive in court but excellent with clients" (Legal 500, 2008)

Hugh Jory is a "persuasive advocate who always has the facts at his fingertips." (Chambers & Partners 2008)

The eternally popular Hugh Jory consistently impresses clients with his "knowledgeable advice and all-round excellence." (Chambers & Partners 2008)

"Bright and confident" Hugh Jory is a "quick thinker" who "really enjoys getting stuck into a case and giving it his all." Clients praised his "first-rate technical knowledge of the field" and superb courtroom performances, where his "inventiveness in attacking an issue gives clients a real advantage." (Chambers & Partners 2008)

Hugh Jory, a first choice for banking, is "technically superb"... (Legal 500, 2007)

Hugh Jory is one of the "strongest advocates" from the set. "Bright and able,"he is also"user-friendly" and good at multi-tasking. (Chambers & Partners 2007)

Lauded for his rare ability to combine "technical excellence with a personable and client friendly manner."... he is always "willing to go that extra mile." (Chambers & Partners)

Areas of Emphasis

Insolvency

Corporate and individual, including: