Thomas Boyce

Partner and Head of Family

Get to know me

I studied at Jesus College, Oxford, and the University of the West of England before joining Burges Salmon in 2003 where I subsequently qualified as a Solicitor.

I joined Goughs in April 2015, was made a Partner in 2016, and am Head of the Family department.

I am an experienced family law specialist and advise a wide range of clients, both married and unmarried, on the implications of relationship breakdown. Typically my cases involve complex issues, and I specialise in matters which involve Trusts, pensions, and business structures. A large proportion of my work involves marital agreements, which include pre and post nuptial agreements, separation agreements, and cohabitation agreements.

Thomas is also regarded as Preeminent in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide listing of Leading South West Family & Divorce Lawyers.

Supported by

Sabine Hussey

Legal Assistant

Sabine Hussey

SabineHussey@goughs.co.uk

01249 450067

Financial Settlements

Pre & Postnuptial Agreement

Cohabitation Agreements

Divorce & Family

Financial Settlements

Pre & Postnuptial Agreement

Cohabitation Agreements

Agriculture and Rural Land

My Main Office: Chippenham

Accreditations & Certifications

What Our Clients Say

"I used Goughs in the past for my Divorce and found them to be incredibly professional and courteous at all times. Communication was never a problem, with both messages and emails answered promptly and professionally. My solicitor, Tom Boyce, deserves a special mention. I have complex mental health disabilities and Tom’s professionalism, understanding, and willingness to go above and beyond, made an extremely difficult time, more bearable. The outcome was all that we planned for, and one that set my new life map out, with a very positive start. In short, I would highly recommend Goughs and all they stand for."

"Tom was not only professional but very supportive."

"Excellent advice and external partner relationships were superb."

My greatest achievement

Like many people, coping with a mix of work and homeschooling during a global pandemic will be hard to forget. I will always be proud of the way that my family and I, and those who I work with, have faced the challenges and continue to come together to work through it.

Being listed once again as a ‘Key Lawyer’ by Legal 500 2025 and a Key Lawyer by Chambers & Partners 2026, is a great professional achievement.

“Thomas has got a very calm and reassuring way with clients and has a vast wealth of knowledge.” Chambers & Partners 2025

“Tom is knowledgeable and personable.” Chambers & Partners 2026

The Legal 500 UK, noted I have “long standing experience dealing with complex litigation.” and that I specialise “in matters relating to farms and succession disputes“