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 25 years ago, the firm specialises in ul - tra-high net worth and high-profile cases, especially those with international aspects. Hughes Fowler Carruthers retains its long-established Band 1 rank - ing in Chambers and Partners’ UK Guide, and sev - eral members of the firm are ranked in the High Net Worth Guide. The firm’s lawyers are all highly expe -
rienced, and also have in-depth knowledge of many foreign jurisdictions and excellent overseas contacts. Hughes Fowler Carruthers 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 experience in mediation and collabo - rative approaches but are also highly expert litigators. in relation to trusts and jurisdictional disputes. Alex continues to be highly commended for his expertise, with both the Chambers UK and Chambers High Net Worth Guides reconfirming his Band 1 ranking. The UK Guide comments that “he’s as good as it gets”, while the High Net Worth Guide recognises him as “an exceptional, brilliant and fearless advocate” and a “fine strategist who understands his clients’ needs and focuses on getting the best outcome”.
Contributing Editor
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 with complex legal issues, including
Co-Authors
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
Stacey De Souza joined Hughes Fowler Carruthers in 2020 after qualifying as a family solicitor in 2018. She is a senior associate solicitor,
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 committed to achieving the best possible outcome by adopting a tailored approach to each case.
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.
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