David Hughes

David Hughes

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Construction / Infrastructure Law
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2025

About David

David Hughes: Experienced Construction/Infrastructure Law Attorney in Sydney

David is regularly briefed in complex commercial and corporate disputes in the Supreme Court and Federal Court. David also appears regularly in the Federal Court in judicial review applications of administrative decisions.As an author of the leading work The Interpretation of Contracts in Australia (now in its second edition), David is often consulted on difficult or financially significant questions of contract law.
David has expertise in private international law and served as a former legal officer for the Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private International Law.

Practice Areas

  • Construction/Infrastructure Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Judicial Review Applications

David is recognized as a leading attorney in Construction/Infrastructure Law since 2025, based on Best Attorney USA recognition.

Awards

  • Recognized: Construction/Infrastructure Law

Firms

  • Firms: 7 Wentworth Selborne

Affiliations

  • Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private International Law

Languages

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Educational Background and Bar Admissions

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Professional Experience

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Reviews

4.7 / 5

7 Reviews

1,052 Profile Views

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Amara Okonkwo

Jan 04, 2026

David's communication made our complex case understandable

When our construction company faced a multi-party dispute over infrastructure delays, I was overwhelmed by the legal complexity. David Hughes explained every step in clear, non-legal language and resp...

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Henrik Johansson

Jan 04, 2026

Unmatched expertise in contract interpretation saved our project

Our international joint venture for a major infrastructure project nearly collapsed due to ambiguous contract clauses. David's deep knowledge of contract law, particularly his authoritative work 'The...

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Yuki Nakamura

Jan 04, 2026

Secured a landmark settlement for our construction dispute

After a catastrophic failure in a commercial building project left us facing millions in potential losses, David Hughes achieved what seemed impossible. Through meticulous preparation and strategic ne...

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Fatima Al-Rashid

Jan 04, 2026

Compassionate guidance through our most difficult business crisis

During a judicial review application that threatened our family-owned construction business, David showed remarkable empathy while maintaining professional excellence. He understood the emotional toll...

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Diego Alvarez

Jan 04, 2026

Professionalism that commands respect in every courtroom

Watching David Hughes represent our corporation in the Supreme Court was witnessing true legal mastery. His courtroom presence, meticulous preparation, and respectful yet firm engagement with judges s...