Kelan McHugh

“He doesn’t take bad points and has the ability, in closing submissions, to draw the threads of a case together very persuasively.” – Chambers and Partners, 2025

“An elegant advocate who is completely on top of the detail.” “In addition, his client service goes above and beyond.” – Chambers and Partners, 2025

“Kelan has a high level of expertise and he conducts his advocacy in a way which is calm and considered.” – Chambers and Partners, 2025

“He will go the extra mile for the client in order to settle the case on the best terms.” “He is always all over the detail, but never loses sight of the bigger picture.” – Chambers and Partners, 2025

“Kelan is adored by clients and solicitors alike, as he is accessible, available and very easy to work with.” – Chambers and Partners, 2025

“An excellent barrister, who is quick on his feet and has an excellent eye for detail.”…“Kelan’s advocacy is his greatest strength; he is excellent at putting his case strongly whilst keeping the ear of the judge.” – Chambers & Partners, 2024

“Kelan gives clear, pragmatic and perfectly pitched advice. He is incredibly well prepared, and can distil the most complex of cases into an accessible and persuasive note. He combines technical expertise with an exceptional eye for the wider strategy required for the case.” – Chambers & Partners, 2024

“Kelan McHugh is super bright and very hard-working. He provides clear, strategic advice at the outset and makes clients feel at ease about their case. He never loses sight of the bigger picture and obtaining the right result for the family as a whole.”
– Chambers & Partners, 2023

“Kelan is equally capable in the realms of finance and children. Calm under fire, he has the capacity to juggle multiple strands of argument in complex cases. He’s reassuring to clients and instructing solicitors alike – he thinks strategically and is unflappably in control in court.”
– Chambers & Partners, 2023

“Works hard to get the right result, not just for the client but for all parties. He cares about the outcome and impact of any agreement or settlement, and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law.” “Kelan has a lovely manner with clients, is focused in his approach and perseveres in order to achieve deals.” “He gets on top of tricky, complex issues and drills down into the detail.”
– Chambers & Partners, 2022

“Gets to grips with cases quickly, and is able to deal with difficult clients in a calm, measured and sensitive way.” “He’s a succinct writer who knows when to make the best points.”
– Chambers & Partners, 2021

“Kelan is very approachable, and goes the extra mile for his clients as he genuinely cares about them. He’s incredibly hard-working and an effective advocate in court. Judges like and respond well to him.”
– Chambers & Partners, 2020