Hugh Russ

Junior Barrister · LLM Candidate in Public International Law

Hugh Russ

Junior barrister at Bridgeside Chambers (Christchurch, New Zealand), practising primarily in civil litigation and public administrative law. Currently undertaking an LLM in Public International Law at Stockholm University.

Sweden

Experience

Bridgeside Chambers

Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Junior BarristerApril 2026 – Present
  • Law ClerkFebruary 2025 – April 2026

Fletcher Vautier Moore

Nelson, New Zealand
  • Summer ClerkNovember 2022 – March 2023
  • Administrative AssistantFebruary 2022 – October 2022
  • Summer ClerkNovember 2021 – February 2022

Education

  • Stockholm UniversityMaster of Laws (LLM), Public International Law
    August 2026 – June 2027
  • University of CanterburyBachelor of Laws (LLB)
    June 2025
  • The College of Law AustraliaProfessional Legal Studies Course
    July 2025 – November 2025
  • Stockholm University (Exchange)Exchange studies — Human Rights, Swedish law, European Union law
    August 2024 – January 2025

Research focus

  1. Investment treaty & commercial arbitration

    Jurisdiction, MFN clauses, and procedural strategy in cross-border disputes.

  2. Public international law

    State responsibility, treaty interpretation, and the law of international organisations.

  3. Dispute resolution procedure

    Comparative arbitral and judicial procedure across institutions.