Thomas Boyce

Practice Areas

Tom is the Head of Family and an experienced family law specialist and advises a wide range of clients, both married and unmarried, on the implications of relationship breakdown. Typically his cases involve complex issues, and he specialises in matters which involve Trusts, pensions, and business structures. A large proportion of his work involves marital agreements, which include pre and post nuptial agreements, separation agreements, and cohabitation agreements.

He is also head of Goughs’ Farming and Rural Land team, a group of legal experts who work together to advise members of the agricultural community on their legal needs.

Career

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

He joined Goughs in April 2015, was made a Partner in 2016, and he is now the Head of the Family department.

Professional Memberships

Member of Resolution, Former co-chair of the National Resolution Drafting Committee, Former Bristol Resolution Committee member, Governor of King Edward’s School, Bath

Personal

Lansdown Cricket Club Committee member and Vice President of Bath Old Edwardians Rugby Club.

Clients

"Tom was not only professional, but very supportive."

"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."

"Excellent advice and external partner relationships were superb."

Work Highlights

My recent cases include advising members of the farming community on the impact of relationship breakdown, often involving complex family arrangements; advising on wealth protection in contemplation of a relationship breakdown, including both pre and post-marital agreements; and advising foreign nationals on cross-jurisdictional disputes.

Education