Hughes Fowler Carruthers’ partners have once again been highly ranked for Family/Matrimonial: Ultra High Net Worth in the Chambers and Partners UK 2026 guide.

Frances Hughes continues to be ranked as a Star Individual, with Alex Carruthers, Mark Harper and Caroline Park all ranked in Band 1. Renato Labi also maintains his ranking in Band 2, and Bryan Jones has retained his ranking in Band 5.

For Family/Children Law, Frances Hughes is also ranked as a Senior Statesperson, and Renato Labi is ranked in Band 3.

The guide describes Hughes Fowler Carruthers as “a real class act,” continuing that the firm is “a powerhouse of lawyers: they are all brilliant”.

Frances Hughes is praised for having “a really profound knowledge base as well as fantastically good sense,” with a source enthusing that “she is the most tactical and knowledgeable lawyer I’ve met.” Another comments that Frances “has the force of personality to really change cases. She has great imagination, is proactive and has the gravitas to progress a case.”

“Alex Carruthers is an exceptional, brilliant and fearless advocate,” highlights one source. “He is a fine strategist who understands his clients’ needs and focuses on getting the best outcome.” Another states “he’s a very safe pair of hands who gets straight to the point and provides clear advice,” and that “he is able to handle the most complex matters.”

A commentator describes Mark Harper as “very calm and experienced,” “a market leader and extremely good on trust issues,” and “a really deep thinker. He is genuinely thinking on the client’s behalf and is exceptionally bright.”

“Caroline Park is an exemplary lawyer. She strikes the balance between sympathetic and honest comments, and is always focused on client outcome,” says one source, while another praises her “excellent judgement,” continuing that “she’s very strategic and gets excellent results quietly.”

Renato Labi is applauded for his “vast experience” and for being a “clever litigator who will champion his clients’ needs.” Renato “is able to keep a great sense of humour, while maintaining his extreme professionalism and focus. He leaves the impression of truly caring, which goes a long way in trusting him wholeheartedly,” comments one source.

Bryan Jones is described as “brilliant with clients and other advisers. He is very reassuring and always on top of his complex and international cases. He’s a pleasure to work with.” He is “a slave to the client’s best interest and works like a machine,” enthuses a source.

The firm’s full Chambers UK 2025 profile can be found here.