Ecclesiastical Law

Ruth Arlow is an eminent practitioner with an unusually broad and well-respected ecclesiastical practice. She is Chancellor of the Diocese of Salisbury and Deputy Chancellor of the Diocese of London. She regularly appears in the consistory courts, the Court of Arches and Clergy Discipline Tribunals.

Ruth is a beacon of clarity and fairness. Immensely personable, she has a fierce intellect and an extensive knowledge of ecclesiastical law which she applies with appropriate sensitivity and rigour.

Ruth Arlow is so wise and calm.

Justin Gau is a respected junior whose practice spans the full scope of ecclesiastical law. He is Chancellor of the Diocese of Bristol and Deputy Chancellor of the Dioceses of Lincoln and Bath and Wells. Gau has also appeared in the consistory courts as an advocate and in the Court of Appeal as an ecclesiastical law expert.

Justin Gau is committed to his clients and will use his extensive repertoire of advocacy to fight their case. Mr Gau's personal and lived experience of the Church brings a USP to his work.

Justin Gau is a superb lawyer in every way. I have every confidence in him to do an excellent job every time.

Mark Ruffell is a leading junior in ecclesiastical law. He is Chancellor of the Diocese of Gloucester and Deputy Chancellor of the Diocese of Winchester, and is also instructed by petitioners and parties opponent in the consistory courts. He is particularly skilled in faculty proceedings regarding church buildings.

Mr Ruffell is a pleasure to work with. He has the hat-trick of being affable, professional and knowledgeable, both inside and outside the courtroom.

I have found Mark to be excellent with clients. He has an excellent understanding of criminal law and procedure and is always well prepared. You feel that with him you are in a safe pair of hands.