Hughes Fowler Carruthers

Company Profile

Established over 20 years ago, Hughes Fowler Carruthers is widely regarded as one of London’s leading divorce and family law practices. The firm specialises in ultra-high-net-worth and high-profile cases, especially those with international aspects.

All of the firm’s partners are highly experienced and top-rated in every aspect of family law. The firm is described by the Times as ‘one of a handful of firms trusted by oligarchs, billionaire businessmen and showbiz superstars to manage sensitive proceedings’.

Hughes Fowler Carruthers is ranked in Chambers and Partners, with three partners ranked in Band 1, and four other lawyers individually ranked. They are also ranked in Tier 1 in The Legal 500 for family law, with two partners listed in its Hall of Fame, three highly rated as Leading Individuals, and one listed as a Next Generation Partner. Described by the directories as ‘easily ahead of everybody else’ and commended for providing ‘spot-on, excellent advice in what are stressful situations for clients’, HFC’s lawyers also have in-depth knowledge of many foreign jurisdictions.

This specialist practice is also the firm of choice for high-value pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, especially those with cross-jurisdictional aspects, and its partners are renowned for keeping clients, their businesses and cases away from the glare of publicity.

Hughes Fowler Carruthers’ approach is focused on the objectives of their clients. It has extensive experience in mediation and collaborative approaches, but is also highly expert in litigation when a more robust approach is required.