Tom Powles
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Family/Matrimonial
Band 3
About
Provided by Tom Powles
Practice Areas
Tom is the Head of the 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 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.
Tom is a member of the Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and is a Resolution-accredited specialist. Previously, he was also a qualified family mediator and now utilises those skills when seeking to establish a non-contentious approach towards family matters, where appropriate.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and a Resolution-accredited specialist.
Chambers Review
UK
Tom Powles is adept at handling sensitive matters, particularly in relation to shared care orders and changes of residence.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tom is extremely experienced."
"Tom is extremely experienced."