Chris Hugo

Partner

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Chris obtained a MA in law at the City University and trained and worked post qualification with a large City firm for a number of years before joining the firm and becoming a Partner in 2000. Chris was appointed as Senior Partner in 2019. Chris has a broad based commercial litigation and employment practice. He has an interest in professional negligence work and in Alternative Dispute Resolution, particularly mediation. In addition, he deals with non contentious employment work, including director's service agreements and settlement agreements (acting on behalf of both employers and employees).

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 163522

  • Based in Sevenoaks, Kent
  • Licensed for 32 years

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Chris obtained a MA in law at the City University and trained and worked post qualification with a large City firm for a number of years before joining the firm and becoming a Partner in 2000. Chris was appointed as Senior Partner in 2019. Chris has a broad based commercial litigation and employment practice. He has an interest in professional negligence work and in Alternative Dispute Resolution, particularly mediation. In addition, he deals with non contentious employment work, including director's service agreements and settlement agreements (acting on behalf of both employers and employees).

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 163522

  • Based in Sevenoaks, Kent
  • Licensed for 32 years

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Communication 4.9/5
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Approachability 4.9/5
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Experience

  • Knocker & Foskett

    Employee

    Until April 2021

  • Knocker & Foskett

    Solicitor

    April 2021 - Present 5 years and 3 months

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  • English

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

The Red House, 50 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JL

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Darren Waitson

Very poor experience

I would strongly advise prospective clients to exercise caution before instructing this firm. In my experience, additional work was carried out without my authorisation, resulting in unexpected costs. When I raised concerns about this, rather than addressing the issues constructively, I received threats of legal action from Chris Hugo, a Partner at the firm. I found this approach to be intimidating, unprofessional, and wholly inappropriate in the context of a solicitor-client relationship. I instructed this firm in good faith and expected transparency, clear communication, and a professional response to legitimate concerns. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. Based on my experience, I would not use this firm again and would recommend that anyone seeking professional, client-focused legal representation considers alternative solicitors.

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Redundancy Settlement Agreement

Chris Hugo provided excellent service and advice.

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Employment Advice - Settlement Agreement

I engaged Knocker & Foskett for their services following a recommendation from a friend, I received excellent service from Chris Hugo, the service was also very good value. I would highly recommend Knocker & Foskett.

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Outstanding Employment Lawyer – Experienced, Strategic and Supportive

I instructed Chris in relation to a complex employment dispute involving redundancy, discrimination and whistleblowing issues. From our first meeting, it was clear that he is a highly experienced employment lawyer with an excellent ability to identify the key legal issues and develop a practical strategy. One of the things that impressed me most was his ability to spot important aspects of my case that I had not fully appreciated myself. For example, Chris was able to identify the potential whistleblowing elements and explain how they fitted into the wider legal picture. His advice was thoughtful, commercially realistic and always focused on the strongest points of the case. Throughout the process, Chris was kind, patient and empathetic. Employment disputes can be extremely stressful, particularly when health issues are involved, but he always took the time to listen and explain matters clearly. He was highly responsive and consistently came back to me promptly whenever I had questions or concerns. Most importantly, I always felt that I was in very safe hands. Chris combined strong legal expertise with sound judgement and genuine care for his client. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking advice on employment law matters.

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Excellent Professional Service

Excellent service received from Chris - I had an urgent employment issue which needed quick resolution. Chris understood the brief, and managed to exceed timeline expectations to bring the matter to a satisfactory close. He is calm and measured, and clearly an expert in his field. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Chris.

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