Alex Carruthers

Practice Areas

Alex Carruthers specialises in complex divorces and financial remedy cases, particularly with international clients with complex legal issues, including trusts and jurisdictional disputes. He also acts in complicated children's cases with international elements.

Career

Alex was a founding partner of Hughes Fowler Carruthers. He continues to be highly commended in the leading legal directories for his expertise. Chambers UK 2022 reconfirms Alex’s Band 1 ranking and praises his high-quality advice on both financial and children-related disputes, highlighting that he is “very thorough and highly responsive”, while remaining “very straightforward and clear”. The Guide emphasises that “he is intelligent and effective in complex cases related to trusts” and “has a good understanding of difficult legal concepts”.

The Legal 500 UK 2022 reconfirms Alex’s ranking in their Hall of Fame and describes him as “a stand-out litigator of immense experience and superior instincts”. The Guide highlights he is a “feared litigator, with an astute and brave approach to any problem. He never takes a step backwards and leaves no angle unexplored or unexploited” and adds he is “a top choice for difficult finance cases”. The Legal 500 UK 2021 inducted Alex into their Hall of Fame and described him as a “highly respected” lawyer and “a tough negotiator who knows when to fight a case”.

Professional Memberships

Alex is a qualified mediator and collaborative lawyer. He is a member of Resolution, the International Bar Association and a fellow of the IAFL.

Personal

Alex enjoys playing tennis and bridge.