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Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront)

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : The South


Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront)

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About

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Trethowans family team are best known for their no-nonsense, down to earth and client centric advice on divorce, separation and civil partnerships, finances, children, relocation, cohabitation, nuptial agreements and surrogacy. 

These services are provided across all five offices. The team is nationally recognised for providing alternative resolution options. Senior members of the team are collaboratively and/or mediation trained. The team are at the forefront of change in family law and can now also offer a one couple one lawyer approach where appropriate. The entire team are active members of Resolution, several sitting on regional and national committees. 

Following the Firm’s ethos of ‘Law. As it should be’, the team run a successful and highly regarded podcast, ‘The Candid Divorce Lawyer’ which discusses current family topics without the legal jargon.

Referrals come from other professionals, including solicitors and barristers as well as existing clients.

The team's case load often involves complex assets including, intricate business assets, inherited wealth, farming and estates and valuable pension interests. The team are also highly regarded for their specialism in private children matters.

In 2024, the team (particularly Grant Cameron) represented a wife in a high value and complex financial remedy case, which has since been reported, ND v KD [2024] EWFC 188 (B). This case has provided invaluable guidance to other practitioners. 

Chambers Review

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Family/Matrimonial - The South

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Trethowans has a robust matrimonial finance and children practice in Southampton and Winchester, offering both collaborative law and mediation services. It has extensive knowledge of property and pension assets as well as inherited wealth in the context of divorce and separation, as well as in nuptial agreements, and is able to assist on matters involving businesses and trusts. In addition, the team has expertise in a range of private children matters, including surrogacy, child arrangements and relocation cases.

Strengths

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  • Trethowans is a well-balanced team, with experience at all levels and strong levels of knowledge across the board.

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  • The firm has an extensive knowledge of family law and there is always a client-centred approach. The team clearly understands the emotional challenges facing clients and provides supportive guidance.

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  • Support is always on hand and advice is always given which is constructive and correct.

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  • Trethowans has a clear focus on its clients and acting in their best interests. It tailors each case and its advice to the client and their needs. It is an excellent family law department.

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  • Trethowans has a great understanding of complex family issues and how to resolve them cost-effectively.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • SpotlightGrant Cameron
    SpotlightGrant Cameron

    Grant Cameron

    Grant Cameron is a trained collaborative lawyer and mediator who is experienced in handling complex matrimonial finance cases, as well as children matters.

    • Grant is a very well-respected and hugely experienced lawyer, both locally and across the region.

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    • Grant gives clear legal advice and has a kind approach with a great level of emotional awareness, always working collaboratively and with quick responses.

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    • He is the epitome of what a family lawyer should be. He is sensible, constructive, tries to resolve matters, looks for a solution and has a warm and friendly manner.

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Ranked Individuals at Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront) (2)

The South

Members

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  • Dawn Gore

  • Amy Trench

  • Emma Wilders-Pratt

    Head of Department

  • Jacqueline Reeves

  • Laura Bell

  • Zoe Minton

  • Helen Clarkson

  • Paige Abbott

  • Heidi Cardoza

  • Louisa Knight

  • Hannah McMullen

  • Sara Willis

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