Hughes Fowler Carruthers’ partners have once again been highly ranked for Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth in the Chambers UK 2027 guide.

Frances Hughes is ranked as a Senior Statesperson, with Alex Carruthers, Mark Harper, Caroline Park all maintaining Band 1 rankings. Renato Labi has risen to Band 1, and Bryan Jones retains his ranking in Band 5.

In Family/Children Law, Frances Hughes is ranked as a Senior Statesperson, and Renato Labi is ranked in Band 3. Caroline Park is ranked for the first time – in Band 5 – and Cheyenne Spowart-Shaw is listed as an Associate to Watch, which stands testament to the firm’s continued growth in Children’s Law.

Frances Hughes is praised as “the most formidable family lawyer” and “one of the very best solicitors in the field.” This sentiment is echoed by another source that describes her as “a tour de force” who “commands great respect.” Another comments, “She’s not afraid of arguments, but doesn’t take bad points and exercises a lot of good judgement.”

One source hails Alex Carruthers as “a first-class solicitor with huge legal and practical experience.” Another says, “Alex is great and he’s good at dealing with the quirky and difficult scenarios.”

Mark Harper is commended as “great”, before going on to say “he’s a born fighter who goes the extra mile for all his clients.”

Renato Labi is celebrated as “very compassionate, provides clear, pragmatic advice, and is more than capable of rolling up his sleeves and going to battle.” Another source says, “Renato is the whole package. He provides an excellent service to clients and his cases are well prepared and his tactics well thought of.”

One source enthuses that Caroline Park is “one of the most exceptional lawyers I’ve had the pleasure of being against.” “She’s very bright, has brilliant judgement, empathy and is results-driven, but with huge legal technical knowledge behind her.” Others call Caroline “a safe pair of hands and relentless in what she will do for her clients,” and “extremely clever, a great tactician, all over the law and she’s invested in achieving the best outcomes for her clients.”

One source applauds Bryan Jones, stating he was “with me every step of the way, day and night. He is superb and I cannot recommend him more highly.” Another source adds they were “really impressed with Bryan for his great technical abilities and great bedside manner with clients.”

Cheyenne Spowart-Shaw is complimented as “hard working, dedicated, knowledgeable and detail oriented.” Another source adds, “Cheyenne is fantastic. She is hardworking, well-prepped and thoughtful.”

The firm’s full Chambers UK 2027 profile can be found here.