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Ruth Hughes KC

Ruth Hughes KC

High Net Worth 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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Tax: Private Client - London (Bar)

New Silks
New Silks

Individual Editorial

Ruth Hughes KC is widely regarded for traditional chancery and tax matters, and is often instructed by the Revenue.

Chancery: Traditional - London (Bar)

New Silks
New Silks

Individual Editorial

Ruth Hughes KC has a wide-ranging traditional chancery practice, with a focus on trusts, tax and Court of Protection cases.

Strengths

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  • Ruth has just recently taken silk, which was very well deserved. She is pragmatic and easy to deal with, and an all-round really good lawyer. I really rate her.

    Tax: Private ClientChambers High Net Worth
  • Ruth's great strength is her work ethic which is second to none; she is someone to burn the midnight oil with. She has got a good client manner, puts clients at ease and works hard.

    Tax: Private ClientChambers High Net Worth
  • Ruth Hughes is a team player, and when in court she is a good opponent.

    Tax: Private ClientChambers High Net Worth
  • Ruth Hughes is excellent, especially on Court of Protection matters. She is very collaborative and user-friendly.

    Chancery: TraditionalChambers High Net Worth
  • Ruth is pragmatic and easy to deal with, a really good lawyer.

    Chancery: TraditionalChambers High Net Worth
  • Ruth has an encyclopaedic knowledge of domestic tax provisions. She provides excellent commercial and strategic insight.

    Chancery: TraditionalChambers High Net Worth

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London (Bar)

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