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 2024 reconfirms Alex’s Band 1 ranking and praises his high-quality advice on both financial and children-related disputes, highlighting that he is “someone you go to with a really knotty problem, as he navigates his way through factual and legal complexities.” The Guide emphasises that he is “an outstanding strategist” and is “empathetic, practical and a pleasure to deal with.”

The Legal 500 UK 2024 reconfirms Alex’s ranking in their Hall of Fame and describes him as “a tenacious negotiator who has unrivalled experience of dealing with difficult offshore cases.” The Guide highlights he is “a stand-out litigator” with “superior instincts” and adds he has “an astute and brave approach to any problem”.

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.