Hughes Fowler Carruthers has again been ranked Band 1 for Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth in Chambers & Partners UK 2025. The firm also continues to be ranked Band 2 in Family/Children Law.

Frances Hughes remains ranked as a Star Individual, with Pauline Fowler, Alex Carruthers and Mark Harper maintaining their Band 1 rankings, alongside Caroline Park who has risen this year to Band 1. Renato Labi is again ranked in Band 2, and Bryan Jones has increased to Band 5.

Frances continues to be ranked in Band 1 for Family/Children Law, with Renato Labi also being ranked in Band 3.

One source enthused that Hughes Fowler Carruthers “are clear from the start and have stellar lawyers,” with another noting that they are “a dream to work with” and “provide an amazing service.”

Frances Hughes is described by one commentator as “one of a kind and extremely strong in her knowledge and opinions,” and “a brilliant, fearless lawyer who has excellent instincts.” Another comments that she has “extraordinary judgement for when to litigate.”

A source highlights that Pauline Fowler is an “excellent lawyer,” with another praising her for being both “a good litigator” and a “good mediator.”

Alex Carruthers is highlighted for conducting his cases “beautifully,” with a further source stating that he is “as good as it gets in terms of financial remedy solicitors.”

“Hugely intelligent and reassuring”, Mark Harper is praised for his “excellent client management” and his “firm and clear legal advice.”

“Caroline Park is incisive, very intelligent and has an excellent balance between providing clients reasonable expectations and fighting for their case” comments one source, highlighting that she “has the ability to see right through cases.”

Renato Labi “is experienced, knowledgeable and brings out the best in the client,” and is further praised as “very pragmatic” and “the full package.”

A source enthuses that Bryan Jones is “very accomplished, extremely bright and always on top of the detail,” with another commenting that he is a “highly competent solicitor who works well in the team.”

Hughes Fowler Carruthers’ full profile can be found in Chambers UK, here.