Hugh Carlson is the Chief Executive Officer of Three Crowns, in which capacity he is responsible for the firm’s global operations and helps shape its strategy. He also serves as General Counsel to the firm.
A litigator by background, Hugh has represented large multinationals and sovereigns in their complex, high stakes disputes. He has been described by clients and peers in Who’s Who Legal as “absolutely phenomenal,” “a great strategist,” and “integral to the success of Three Crowns,” and has repeatedly been recognized in Lawdragon’s “Global Litigation 500” and Super Lawyers as a leading litigator. He has taught at Harvard Law School since 2019 and co-founded its international arbitration workshop.
Prior to practicing law, Hugh served as a software engineer. His experience in technology now extends to hands-on leadership in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. He holds the leading certification in information security, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
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“Absolutely phenomenal”
Who’s Who Legal
“Commanding the respect of his peers”
Who’s Who Legal
“Very highly recommended for his international investment treaty and commercial arbitration work”
Who’s Who Legal
- L.LM., Queen Mary University of London, School of International Arbitration
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
- B.A., University of California, Los Angeles