David Hugo Joins Clayton Utz as Partner, Projects Practice

David Hugo has been appointed as Partner at Clayton Utz, strengthening the firm's infrastructure, construction and projects capabilities. He joins the firm as part of the Chord Advisory team, bringing extensive experience in major infrastructure and construction matters. His appointment adds further depth to Clayton Utz's national Projects practice. He will draw on his experience advising clients on complex projects and transactions across Australia and internationally. Before joining Clayton Utz, David served as Managing Director at Chord Advisory, where he worked from 2024 to 2026. He previously spent nearly 19 years as a Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, following earlier experience as a Senior Associate at Taylor Wessing. His career also includes working as In-house Counsel at EDF Energy and as a Solicitor at Herbert Smith Freehills and Macdonald Rudder in Perth. His experience spans infrastructure and construction contracts, project finance, PPP/PFI projects and major commercial matters, with a strong background across the Australian and UK markets.