Ruth Hughes

UK Bar

Ruth Hughes is instructed most frequently by the Official Solicitor and handles cases involving statutory will applications, deputyships and divorce, among other things. She is well known for her work in cross-jurisdictional property and affairs matters, and has handled international matters arising under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. She is additionally instructed in high-value cases with a significant personal welfare element.

"Ruth is an amazing academic who will go to the ends of the earth for the most obscure point of law."

"It is an absolute pleasure to instruct Ruth. She engages quickly with the issues and is keen to ensure that she understands the wider implications of an outcome."

"She is the queen of court of protection work."

"She has excellent advocacy and her drafting is super."

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

"She's extremely technical and really good at dealing with knotty issues that arise."

"Ruth is an excellent barrister, who is very focused on doing what's best for the client. Her Court of Protection knowledge in particular is unparalleled."

"She gets thoroughly behind her client's case and has an outstanding knowledge of all things trusts and probate."

Ruth Hughes is widely regarded as a highly effective junior for traditional chancery and tax matters, and is often instructed by the Revenue.