Ruth Arlow

Call: 1997

"Ruth Arlow is recognised as the most experienced chair in clergy discipline tribunals." "Ruth is incredibly fair, judicious and methodical."

Chambers & Partners 2026

"Ruth Arlow is guaranteed to find the right solution and explain it clearly and uncontestably. Her judgements are absolutely wonderful models of clarity and compassion." "Ruth is incredibly fair, judicious and methodical." "Ruth Arlow is recognised as the most experienced chair in clergy discipline tribunals."

Chambers & Partners 2026

"She is a very knowledgeable and experienced practitioner." "She is an extremely able and highly regarded Diocesan Chancellor with consummate knowledge, skill, humanity and compassion." "Ruth did a fantastic job for me in a very niche area of law."

Chambers & Partners 2024

"Adopts a pastoral approach, which is really important in ecclesiastical matters. She has a real sympathy for and understanding of the issues facing parish churches and the clergy"

Chambers & Partners 2022

"Practical, wise and helpful. She is a joy to work with and respected immensely by all who come into contact with her."

Chambers & Partners 2021

Ruth Arlow is a specialist practitioner in Family and Civil law with a particular interest in ecclesiastical law.

As an experienced specialist family law practitioner she undertakes all aspects of family work with particular focus on care proceedings and the financial aspects of family provision.

Ruth has experience in all level of court up to the Court of Appeal.

Expertise

Ecclesiastical & Religious Law

Ruth specialises in ecclesiastical law and religious liberty and is regularly retained in Church of England Consistory Courts, the Court of Arches and in Clergy Discipline Tribunals.

One of her more high profile cases was the landmark ruling in which a special convened tribunal, upheld the rejection to move the residence of the Bishop of Bath and Wells to out side of the City boundaries.

Family Finance

Ruth’s practice encompasses the financial aspects of family provisions including substantial financial settlement (ancillary relief) claims, Inheritance Act claims and cohabitee disputes.

Children Law (Public)

In care proceedings she has represented the local authorities, children and parents and has recent experience in dealing with issues of neglect, learning disabled parents, alcohol/drug dependence, domestic violence and sexual abuse.

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Awards

Qualifications

MA (Jurisprudence), Oxon
LLM (Canon Law), Cardiff University

Professional Activities

Ruth regularly speaks at seminars in all areas of Family and Inheritance Act Law.

She has provided advocacy training both in the United Kingdom and abroad and is an accredited trainer for the Australian Advocacy Institute and the Advocacy Training Council.