Hugh Hackney brings nearly five decades of courtroom experience to every mediation and arbitration session. Known for his unfiltered honesty and deep legal acumen, he sees each case through two lenses: one shaped by the clients’ needs and the other by the legal strategy of counsel.

“I want to win, and the only way I win is if I settle the case for you,”

Hackney states with clarity.

That drive, honed through years of handling labor and employment cases, international disputes and complex commercial matters, defines his results-oriented style.

Whether he is preparing for mediation by diving deep into the facts or encouraging parties to align on arbitration logistics, Hackney's pragmatic ethos fosters efficiency and trust. His approach is straightforward: “If you ask me a question, I will usually answer it very directly.” That authenticity makes him a compelling and respected neutral who knows how to guide parties toward resolution without losing sight of the human and legal dimensions that matter most.