Hughes Fowler Carruthers is pleased to be ranked once again in the Spear’s 500 guide, with Frances Hughes and Mark Harper retaining their ‘top-flight’ family lawyers status and Pauline Fowler, Alex Carruthers, Renato Labi, Caroline Park and Bryan Jones ranked as top and recommended Family Lawyers.

Spear’s describes Frances as one of the ‘Queen Bees’ of family law who attracts the biggest cases, and notes her reputation as one of the best litigators in the field. The guide highlights Pauline’s varied practice and her being long recognised as a leading lawyer in legal directories. Spear’s also praises Alex’s ‘strong showing’, describing him as a renowned specialist in international and cutting-edge cases, who has enjoyed yet another stellar year.

The guide further recognises Mark as ‘top-tier’ and a specialist in international cases, who has enjoyed another great year, and describes Renato as a highly experienced hand in big-ticket financial and childrens’ relocation services, who is known for a forensic and assured approach. It also highlights Caroline’s track record of settling cases in the £500 million-plus range and Bryan’s expertise in acting for international HNWs in financial and children matters.

This year Spear’s also highlights the firm’s ability to rapidly establish itself as a firm with significant experience in conducting remote court hearings and all other aspects of professional life online.

The Spear’s 500 is one of the foremost guides to the top private client advisers, wealth managers, lawyers and HNW service providers.

View the Spear’s 500 2021 online guide here.