HFC has once again been ranked Band 1 for Family/Matrimonial in Chambers & Partners, with Frances Hughes ranked as a Star Individual and four Partners ranked Band 1.

The directory describes the firm as “consistently excellent across the board” and “a top-of-the-range team.”

Retaining her Star Individual status, Frances Hughes is described as a “grande dame of family law” with an “unsurpassed intellect.”

Pauline Fowler retains her Band 1 rank and is described as a “steely” and “brilliant” lawyer who “puts her clients’ case forward sensibly but robustly.”

Alex Carruthers retains his Band 1 rank and is described as “sublime” and “able to keep a calm ship and steer emotional clients through any stormy waters.”

Mark Harper retains his Band 1 rank is described as an “outstanding” and “technically brilliant lawyer with great instincts.”

Renato Labi retains his Band 1 rank and is described as “tactically astute and a pleasure to work with.”

Caroline Park is described as “fantastic – a force to be reckoned with, who is frequently ahead of the game. She has a razor-sharp intellect and nothing gets past her.”

View HFC’s full editorial on the Chambers & Partners’ website here.