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Tom Powles

Tom Powles

UK 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Family/Matrimonial

South West

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Tom is the Head of the firm's Family department. He has practised family law since he qualified in 2003 and since then, has developed specialisms in multiple areas of family law, including children.

Tom also regularly helps clients in separating their finances following the end of a relationship or marriage and offers advice and support about matters concerning domestic abuse.

He advises on surrogacy and donor conception and assists clients with Parental Orders, as well as other LGBTQ+ matters.

Professional Memberships

Tom is a member of the Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and is a Resolution accredited specialist.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Family/Matrimonial - South West

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Tom Powles is adept at handling sensitive matters, particularly in relation to shared care orders, changes of residence and contentious matrimonial finance cases.

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Strengths

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  • Tom has an eye for the important issues in his cases and works hard to achieve their resolution.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • He is very good at keeping a level head when things are acrimonious.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • He is empathetic and approachable.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Tom gave excellent advice and support throughout the process.

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South West

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