Alex Hough has a broad practice, specialising in international arbitration and commercial litigation, as well as advising on public and administrative law, business and human rights and ESG risk.
International Arbitration
- Representing a consortium of energy companies in a London-seated ICC arbitration in connection with the sale of an asset in Nigeria.
- Representing a private individual in a London-seated LCIA arbitration arising out of a stakeholders' agreement.
- Defending a private equity investor in a London-seated LCIA arbitration in connection with an investment in Nigeria.
- Representing a private equity investor in a series of commercial arbitrations in connection with an investment in India.
ESG Risk
- Advising a multinational company on the due diligence requirements under the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation.
- Advising a multinational company on proposed EU-wide mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence legislation.
Public and Administrative Law
- Representing a child with autism in appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability First-tier and Upper Tribunal against a local authority regarding the provision of education and social care recommendations (pro bono): VS and RS v Hampshire County Council [2021] UKUT 187 (AAC).
- Advising a public sector body regarding its administrative status and governance.
News and client work
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, London
- +44 207006 1942
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- Speaks English and French
- Practice area Litigation, dispute resolution & risk management
Career and qualifications
- Joined Clifford Chance 2019
- Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales 2021