Thomas Boyce

Partner and Head of Family

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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.

Specialisms

I am part of Goughs Agriculture and Rural Land sector, a group of legal experts who work together to advise members of the agricultural community on their legal needs.

Testimonials from clients

"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 2024 and a Band 1 Family lawyer by Chambers & Partners, is a great professional achievement.

Recommended by Chambers & Partners 2024 who rank me as a Band 1 lawyer who is a “specialist in complex and high-value matters” and “has great technical ability.”

Recommended by the Legal 500 UK, who note I have “long standing experience dealing with complex litigation,” (Legal 500, 2023) and that I contribute my “city experience and expertise without any form of arrogance” (Legal 500, 2022).

Supported by

I am supported by a fantastic team of people, primarily my assistant Sabine Hussey, whose contact email is sabinehussey@goughs.co.uk.

“Sabine was excellent throughout.”

What I like about working for Goughs

Goughs is very much a community of like-minded people who are committed to providing excellent service for our clients.

Thomas Boyce

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