David Hodson

Spear’s Review

The venerable David Hodson KC founded the International Family Law Group in 2007, when ‘nobody in their right mind would set up a law firm’.

Having departed the firm in March 2025, he now operates as an independent consultant, public speaker and leading voice in the effort to further incorporate artificial intelligence into law processes. ‘I’m involved in a project at the moment on how we can use AI technology to help clients navigate the system and find a better way of getting an outcome,’ he tells Spear’s. 

Hodson has been celebrated for his foresight throughout his career: The family law firm’s foray into remote working proved to be ahead of its time, and it was among the first in the UK to deploy AI technology to enhance the way clients interact with lawyers. ‘We take pride in being ahead of the game,’ Hodson says.

In 2014, Hodson was named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours and received an OBE, and in 2022 he was appointed an honorary King’s Counsel. He serves as an honorary professor at the University of Leicester and as a visiting professor at the University of Law.