Hugh L. Fraser
Arbitrator
Mediator
Special Master
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Hugh L. Fraser brings over three decades of judicial experience, having served as a justice on the Ontario Court of Justice. His background includes extensive work in sports law, where he has presided over high-profile international arbitrations, including cases for the Court of Arbitration for Sport and the Olympics. He has handled a wide array of disputes involving commercial contracts, labor relations, and regulatory compliance.
A former judge and Olympian offering unique expertise in international sports law and complex commercial mediation.
An Olympian who competed in the 1976 Montreal Games, he is one of the few neutrals globally with elite athletic experience combined with a long-standing judicial career.
He is highly regarded for his deep integrity and specialized knowledge in sports governance and international dispute resolution, often sought after for complex, high-stakes athletic and commercial cases.