Hugh Carlson is the Chief Executive Officer of Three Crowns, in which capacity he is responsible for the firm’s global operations. He also serves as General Counsel to the firm.
Hugh has represented clients across a range of industries and under most major arbitral rules systems. He has been described in Who’s Who Legal as “absolutely phenomenal”, “a great strategist”, “command[ing] the respect of his peers”, and “‘very highly recommended’ for his international investment treaty and commercial arbitration work”. He is also recognised in other leading rankings and directories, including Law Dragon’s “Global Litigation 500” and Super Lawyers.
Hugh teaches international arbitration at Harvard Law School and is a co-founder of its International Arbitration Workshop.
Prior to joining Three Crowns, Hugh practised in the litigation and international arbitration group of a major international law firm.
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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