Hughes Fowler Carruthers has once again been ranked in Tier 1 for Family: Divorce and Financial Remedy in The Legal 500 UK 2026, with the guide praising the firm’s “unrivalled reputation in family law for both children and finance matters.” It continues that “HFC has unmatched experience in dealing with the most complex cases and the highest profile clients. HFC will always fight the client’s corner with the utmost skill and tenacity.”

The individual rankings for Divorce and Financial Remedy are:

• Frances Hughes – Hall of Fame
• Alex Carruthers – Hall of Fame
• Mark Harper – Leading Partner
• Renato Labi – Leading Partner
• Caroline Park – Leading Partner
• Kate Brett – Next Generation Partner
• Bryan Jones – Recommended Lawyer
• Lauren Deane – Recommended Lawyer
• Sarah Walker – Recommended Lawyer

The guide states that “The team at HFC is an absolute powerhouse; they don’t miss a trick. The team deals adroitly with the biggest financial remedy cases around. The team is headed by partners at the top of their field and comprised of formidably bright associates. The team does literally everything possible for their clients.”

“They stand out for their client commitment and client care, and their creative approach to legal problems. Sound advice arising from experience in most of the highest profile cases in the sector and fearlessness.”

“Alex Carruthers is an amazing negotiator with unrivalled experience in particular for complex and cross-border disputes. Being very seasoned, Alex was able to get excellent financial results for me and my children. Extremely combative but done with grace and lightness of touch. Overall exceptional!”

“Renato Labi is no-nonsense, tells it like it is, and has the respect of his clients and the courts for his assured, straightforward approach. Lauren Deane is meticulous, hard-working, and dedicated. Ellie Hiskett is just superb – smart, sensible, and fantastic judgment.”

“Caroline Park is a top-flight partner. Caroline oversees the biggest financial remedy cases expertly. Her commercial background translates to a razor-sharp focus: cutting through complex financial issues with seeming ease.”

“Bryan Jones stands out as a sound lawyer with good judgment and an approachable attitude.”

“Liam Bennett and Sarah Walker are particularly good senior associates. They both have encyclopaedic legal knowledge and total dedication to their clients.”

“Sarah Walker’s rapid rise in financial remedies is well deserved. Sarah is certainly one of the future stars of the industry. She brings not only a starling intellect, but an enviable calm to the thorniest of cases.”

Read the full guide here.