Goughs History
Established in 1882, our rich history spans over a century, filled with stories worth sharing
Established by George Isaac
George Goughs opened the first Goughs office in Calne and later Devizes
Middletons merged with Goughs
New Devizes office opened
By 2006 there were 16 partners and 70 members of staff
125th Birthday celebrations
Melksham makeover
Shortlisted for the national Law Society Excellence in Law Management Award
Reached 100 employees as well as introducing apprenticeship and sectors
First recognised in Legal500 and Chambers & Partners for our Family Department
Seventh office opened and our Real Estate and Private Client teams recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal500
Matthew Drew became Managing Partner and Goughs’ Armed Forces team awarded the Silver ERS Award
Engagement committee established for the benefit of our people
Goughs Business Breakfasts introduced
Goughs becomes a ‘Times Best Place to Work’ (The Sunday Times award)
Goughs established
George Isacc established Goughs in 1882. George Goughs then opened the first Goughs office in Calne and later in the years another in Devizes.
Merge
Middletons merged with Goughs
New office
Our 3rd office was opened in Devizes
By 2006 there were 16 partners and 70 members of staff
