Matthew Drew

Managing Partner & Finance Partner

Get to know me

I graduated with a law and business studies degree before working in London for the Crown Prosecution Service. In January 1991, I joined Goughs and then completed my Law Society finals at the University of the West of England, Bristol. After completing my training with the firm, I became a Partner in 1999.

As a partner in the Family Department, I specialise in complex, high-value financial cases following on from divorce and separation. I also have a great deal of experience in private law Children Act cases, particularly acting for parents in relation to Child Arrangement Orders. I am also a member of the Armed Forces sector team.

As the firms’ Finance Partner, I am responsible for the financial management of the practice. More recently I became Managing Partner in 2021, I am proud to lead the strategic development of the firm at a time when all departments are seeing growth, in terms of both client matters and a strong recruitment drive within the firm.

 

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Chelsea Lawson
Chelsea Lawson
Legal Assistant
Chelsea Lawson

Chelsea Lawson

chelsealawson@goughs.co.uk

01249 717888

My Main Office: Corsham

Accreditations & Certifications

Goughs Legal 500 2026
Chambers and Partners logo 2026 Goughs

What Our Clients Say

"Many thanks for guiding me so expertly through the process, which would have otherwise felt quite overwhelming. Your support and expertise really helped me to find the confidence to stand up for what I believed was a fair outcome for my child and I, and your calm and considered approach was extremely reassuring to me. Thank you again for getting us over the line with a positive outcome." From A.H.
"The service I received was professional, quick to respond, carefully appropriate for my own circumstances and very clearly communicated.  Getting divorced is never going to be fun, but the experience with yourselves made the process clearer, easier and less costly than I had originally expected. Thank you."
"I can't recommend Matthew Drew of Goughs highly enough, he helped me through the worst time in my life with his compassion and professionalism. Always guided me and clearly explained each process, in a very difficult situation."
"I am immensely grateful to you in your professional (and emotional) support in navigating and finalising the divorce and financial matters arising. I would like to add what a comfort it has been having you act on my behalf in bringing things legally to a close at such a strange time for everyone. My heartfelt thanks."
"Thank you for all your help, guidance, and understanding over the last 2 years. You and your team have been outstanding during a very difficult time and managed the case through to a highly satisfactory conclusion."

My greatest achievement

By receiving excellent client feedback, I have once again been ranked as a ‘Key Lawyer’ by the prestigious Legal 500 legal directory. It was noted that I handle “complex separation issues”

‘Matthew Drew gave me excellent advice and helped steer me during a difficult time. The information he provided was clear and concise, allowing me to make decisions that I felt comfortable with.’

What I like about working for Goughs

The firm is the perfect size for me; it is large enough to provide the highest level of legal excellence, but yet not so large that each person can’t make a difference to the success of the firm. Through strategic planning, the management team of Goughs are constantly striving to improve the firm for the benefit of every colleague and every client.

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What I like about working for Goughs

The firm is the perfect size for me; it is large enough to provide the highest level of legal excellence, but yet not so large that each person can’t make a difference to the success of the firm. Through strategic planning, the management team of Goughs are constantly striving to improve the firm for the benefit of every colleague and every client.

Matthew Drew

Managing Partner & Finance Partner

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