Thomas Pavey
Associate
"Tom’s brilliant at what he does. He treats each client as an individual, fights their corner and ensures they understand the legal process without sugar coating the options."
Thomas has wide experience in all aspects of family law with particular emphasis on financial issues following divorce. He also specialises in complex child related matters including child contact and residence applications, and overseas relocation applications.
Thomas has recently been involved in a soon-to-be reported international High Court financial case.
He joined the firm in February 2015, having spent 2 and a half years training and working at Irwin Mitchell. He qualified in 2014.
Thomas studied History at the University of Nottingham, before taking his professional examinations at Nottingham Law School and gaining a distinction. He is a member of Resolution.
Highlights
- Thomas assisted a father with successfully resisting allegations of child neglect made by his ex-partner and securing firm and regular contact arrangements with his young daughter.
- Successfully resisted, both at first instance and on appeal, a husband’s application to terminate his client’s on-going entitlement to spousal maintenance.
- Played an instrumental role in an international case securing an urgent Hemain injunction (preventing the husband pursuing proceedings in a foreign country).
- Acted for a husband in a case where ‘non-matrimonial’ assets were at the forefront of legal arguments for a significant departure from an equal division.
Professional Testimonials
Client Testimonials
- Tom’s brilliant at what he does. He treats each client as an individual, fights their corner and ensures they understand the legal process without sugar coating the options.
- Your professional but personal approach really helped me. You were clear as to what to expect and realistic in the potential outcome, so we never had to go to trial.
- Not only was he extremely competent and professional but also very compassionate and perceptive thorough the proceedings.
- I met Anne and Tom… it was clear they possessed the experience, dynamism and professionalism to bring my divorce to a swift conclusion.
