INTRODUCTION
Contributed by: Alex Carruthers, Oliver Heeks and Amber Raja, Hughes Fowler Carruthers
Hughes Fowler Carruthers has been based in Chan‑ cery Lane in the heart of legal London since 2001 and is widely regarded as one of London’s leading divorce and family law practices. All the partners are internationally known for the high standard of their work, and share a considerable breadth of experi ‑ ence which enables them to offer the full gamut of skills needed to navigate complex litigation, expert and discreet negotiation, and alternative forms of dispute resolution, to suit the individual demands of
each client. The solicitors’ work is conducted with a high degree of professionalism and dedication. All solicitors in the practice are members of Resolution. The firm is part of an extensive international family law network through memberships of the Internation ‑ al Academy of Family Lawyers and the International Bar Association. This means Hughes Fowler Carru ‑ thers can provide a full international service through the partners’ close connections worldwide.
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Co-Authors
Alex Carruthers is a founding partner at Hughes Fowler Carruthers. He specialises in complex divorce and financial work and children’s work, particularly in international cases. His clients are high net worth individuals
Oliver Heeks joined Hughes Fowler Carruthers in 2024 after qualifying as a family solicitor at a leading firm in 2022. He is an associate solicitor and advises on a wide range of family law matters including divorce, financial
with complex legal issues, including trusts and jurisdictional disputes. Alex is highly commended in leading legal directories for his expertise, including in Chambers UK. He is recognised for his judgement and negotiation skills in offshore cases. Alex has been involved in numerous reported cases, most recently the case of BL v OR (2023) EWFC 229. He is also adept at alternative dispute resolution and is a qualified mediator and collaborative lawyer.
relief, emergency injunctions and private law children’s matters. Oliver is adept at working with both international and domestic clients from a wide range of backgrounds, including high net worth individuals. He regularly deals with complex financial disputes, often involving high-value business assets, offshore assets, trusts and inherited wealth.
Amber Raja joined Hughes Fowler Carruthers in 2024 and is a paralegal at the firm. Amber assists the partners and associates across the full spectrum of family law cases.
Hughes Fowler Carruthers Academy Court 94 Chancery Lane London WC2A 1DT England
Tel: +44 (020) 7421 8383 Fax: +44 (020) 7421 8383 Email: a.carruthers@hfclaw.com Web: www.hfclaw.com
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