Ruth Hughes
Barrister | 5 Stone Buildings
JURISDICTION
TOP SPECIALISMS
Estates: Contentious
Guardianship and Mental Capacity
Trusts: Contentious
Office Location
United Kingdom
Short Biography
Ruth acts in some of the most complex disputes concerning high net worth individuals in the Court of Protection and under the inherent jurisdiction. As well as property and affairs, Ruth undertakes cases with welfare elements. She is frequently instructed by the OS on statutory will and gift claims. She has acted as advocate to the Court.
What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?
Ciao Bella
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
Don’t get it right get it written” from Jonathan Davey KC, it is of course advisable then to get it right…
What was your first job?
Sales assistant at Next
What is the book you recommend to everyone?
The Farewell Symphony by Edmund White
What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?
I’m expecting to see more mediation following Churchill