Stuart is head of the Family & Relationships department
Stuart became a partner in December 2013 and is now a director of Stuart D Hughes Limited, one of our corporate partners. He has specialised in the area of Family & Relationship law since qualification in 1993.
What can Stuart do for you?
Advising on all aspects of relationship breakdown, including marriage and civil partnerships, he has extensive experience in cases concerning divorce, financial remedies in divorce, separation, property disputes (whether solely or jointly owned) under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TLATA), disputes concerning children, including Child Arrangement Orders (living with and spending time with), specific issue / prohibited steps, injunctive relief (domestic abuse and financial proceedings), and advising un-married parents in Financial Provision (Children Act 1989) claims. He also acts for clients in Inheritance Act claims.
Stuart also advises on asset protection including Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements and Cohabitation / Living Together agreements.
What else should you know?
In his spare time, Stuart is a member of Bury Abbey Rotary Club and a member of Bury St Edmunds Rugby club.
What do others say?
‘Stuart is an amazingly intelligent bloke, knows his field inside out and works fantastically hard. He is great at teasing out the issues in a case and spotting flaws.’
Chambers UK 2026‘One of the defining aspects of my experience with Greene & Greene was the exceptional calibre of the individuals involved—most notably Stuart Hughes. What truly sets Stuart apart from other family lawyers is his ability to balance sharp legal insight with a calm, measured and genuinely empathetic approach. In situations that were highly emotional and complex, Stuart remained a steady presence, offering not just legal solutions but also clarity and reassurance.’
Legal 500 (UK) 2026‘Stuart is super-good, really hard-working and exceptionally thorough. He is really hot on the law and spends a lot of time getting to grips with cases.’
Chambers UK 2025‘Stuart Hughes is an exemplary lawyer and I always think clients are so lucky to get him.’
Legal 500 (UK) 2025
