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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.
Divorce & Family
Corsham
Armed Forces
Divorce & Family
Corsham
Armed Forces
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I specialise in complex, high-value financial cases following on from divorce and separation
I often represent clients who live abroad but wish to instruct an English lawyer
"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.
"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."
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"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."
"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."
By receiving excellent client feedback, I have once again been ranked as a ‘Key Lawyer’ by the prestigious Legal 500 legal directory.
‘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.’
I am very fortunate to be assisted by Sally Turnnidge. Please feel free to contact Sally via sallyturnnidge@goughs.co.uk
“Understanding. Nothing too much trouble.”
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.
With offices in Wiltshire at: Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Devizes, Melksham, Trowbridge, Greenways
Goughs Solicitors is the trading name of Goughs Lawyers LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (with registered number OC373190) and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA 567200).
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The term partner is used to refer to a member of Goughs Lawyers LLP or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualification. A list of members is available at the registered office, 5 Bath Road, Melksham, SN12 6LN.
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