INTRODUCTION
Contributed by: Alex Carruthers, Liam Bennett and Stacey De Souza, Hughes Fowler Carruthers
Hughes Fowler Carruthers is one of London’s lead - ing divorce and family law practices. Established more than 20 years ago, the firm specialises in ul - tra-high net worth and high-profile cases, especially those with international aspects. Hughes Fowler Car - ruthers retains its long-established Band 1 ranking in Chambers and Partners’ UK Guide 2025 and, in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide 2025, one partner and a consultant were ranked as “sen - ior statespeople”, with three other partners ranked in Band 1 or as “star individuals” and two other lawyers
being individually ranked – although all partners are highly experienced. The firm’s lawyers also have in- depth knowledge of many foreign jurisdictions and excellent overseas contacts. Hughes Fowler Carru - thers is the firm of choice for high-value prenuptial and postnuptial agreements – especially those with cross-jurisdictional aspects – and is renowned for keeping clients’ businesses and cases away from the glare of publicity. The lawyers have extensive experi - ence in mediation and collaborative approaches but are also highly expert litigators.
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Alex Carruthers is a founding partner at Hughes Fowler Carruthers. He specialises in divorce and financial work, and in children’s work (particularly international cases). His clients are high net worth individuals
Liam Bennett joined Hughes Fowler Carruthers in 2016 after qualifying as a family solicitor that same year. He is a senior associate solicitor and deals with all aspects of financial remedies cases on the breakdown of a
with complex legal issues, including in relation to trusts and jurisdictional disputes. Alex continues to be highly commended by Chambers and Partners for his expertise. Both Chambers UK 2025 and Chambers High Net Worth 2025 reconfirmed Alex’s Band 1 ranking – with the former commenting “he’s as good as it gets” and the latter recognising him as “an exceptional, brilliant and fearless advocate” and a “fine strategist who understands his clients’ needs and focuses on getting the best outcome”.
marriage, often where there are disputes of a complex financial or international nature. He has been involved in various reported cases. Liam also regularly advises on private law children matters including relocation applications, residence and contact disputes, parental alienation and financial provision for unmarried parents. Although many of his cases settle through negotiation, Liam is a shrewd and proactive litigator when proceedings are necessary. advising on a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, financial relief, emergency injunctions, and private law child matters. Stacey is adept at working with international and domestic clients from a variety of backgrounds, including high net worth individuals. She deals regularly with complex financial disputes, often involving high-value business assets, offshore assets, trusts and inherited wealth. Stacey is highly regarded by clients and peers and is confident, calm, and committed to achieving the best possible outcome by adopting a tailored approach to each case. Stacey De Souza joined Hughes Fowler Carruthers in 2020 after qualifying as a family solicitor in 2018. She is a senior associate solicitor
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