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Planning for the future: Goughs on tax, succession and protecting family businesses
By Tom Gauterin, Legal Director, Goughs Solicitors At Goughs Solicitors, Tom Gauterin of the Private Client Team specialises in tax and estate planning, advising families, trustees, business owners and farmers on complex personal and business matters. “Tax affects most people at some point in their lives,” says Tom. “A lot of the clients I work...
What I have learnt in a family law seat about parenting disputes
By Samuel Berkeley, Trainee Solicitor, Goughs Solicitors Within the Family Law department at Goughs Solicitors, we encounter a range of cases which are driven by our client’s personal circumstances. Naturally, matters become more complex particularly in disputes involving children. One issue that arises frequently and often is misunderstood is relocation of children without consent of...
Planning with confidence: understanding pre and postnuptial agreements
By Caoimhe Edwards, Family, Goughs Solicitors At Goughs Solicitors, we often speak to couples who feel slightly unsure about pre and postnuptial agreements at first. That hesitation is understandable. Marriage and civil partnership are built on trust and optimism, and talking about ‘what if’ scenarios can feel uncomfortable. But, in practice, these agreements are rarely...
Christmas gifting: How to be generous and tax-efficient
By Andrew Langbridge, Private Client Solicitor, Goughs Solicitors Christmas naturally brings out people’s desire to give. Many parents and grandparents want to offer financial help, especially with rising costs putting pressure on younger generations. While the sentiment is simple, the tax rules around gifting can be less so. Understanding such allowances can help you support...
New trainee solicitors join Goughs, with Family team welcoming fresh talent
Goughs Solicitors has strengthened its Family Department this autumn with the arrival of two new trainee solicitors, as the firm continues to invest in the next generation of legal professionals. September saw the appointment of Eden Wey, Adelaide Longhurst and Samuel Berkeley as trainee solicitors. Both Eden and Samuel have begun their first seats with...
Separation and young children: finding a constructive path forward
By Georgina Catlin, Associate Family Law Solicitor at Goughs Solicitors For many families, the summer holidays bring joy, freedom and the chance to make lasting memories. But for others, the lack of routine, financial pressures, and the intensity of constant childcare can magnify tensions that have been simmering beneath the surface. It is not unusual...
Goughs and Home-Start North Wiltshire bring joy to Melksham families with successful teddy bear picnic
Local families enjoyed a heartwarming afternoon of community spirit and support on Tuesday, August 19th, when Goughs partnered with their charity of the year, Home-Start North Wiltshire, to host a delightful teddy bear picnic in Melksham. The free family event brought together lots of local parents and children, providing a much-needed boost during the summer...
Back to school, back to business – expert advice from Goughs Solicitors
Megan Solomon explains how Goughs Solicitors’ Corporate Team is Ready to Support Your Next Chapter With the new school year pending, the familiar ‘back to school’ feeling brings a fresh sense of focus and ambition – not just for families, but for businesses too. It’s a time to set new goals, tackle new projects and...
Goughs on how the rise of concessions can revitalise Bath’s retail landscape
Hannah Jackson, Solicitor, Goughs Solicitors, considers the rise of concessions and the reimagining of commercial property Whilst we know that Bath offers an unrivalled blend of historic charm, architectural beauty and a thriving tourism industry, we cannot hide away from the fact that like many other cities across the UK, there has been a huge...
Estate planning and wealth preservation from the experts at Goughs
Elliot Chambers, a solicitor in the Goughs Private Client team based in Trowbridge, advises family business owners on estate planning and wealth preservation. These topics are often of great importance to family business owners with the members of the family who have started the business (often the parents) having a strong desire to pass the...
Law firm, Goughs, announce Home-Start North Wiltshire as its new charity partner
From April 2025, Goughs are thrilled to be able to support a new charity. Home-Start North Wiltshire are an independent charity, based in Wiltshire and have been helping local families for over 35 years. Their mission is to empower parents to give their children the best start in life. Joanne Kent from Home-Start North Wiltshire...
Goughs Solicitors offers expert advice on the question of ‘What is a Prenuptial Agreement?’
By Ross Phillips, Partner at Goughs Solicitors What is a prenup? A Prenuptial Agreement (‘Prenup’) is a written marriage contract entered into by two people before marriage. A prenup usually details all the property each person owns (as well as debts) and specifies what each person’s rights will be after the marriage. What is the...
Wiltshire solicitor urges parents and carers to review their wills
New research has revealed that over half (52%) of UK adults over 30 don’t have a will, and an additional 13% who do have a will admit that it needs updating. Sarah Loveless, Partner at Goughs Solicitors, is urging local residents to take action to ensure their affairs are in order. The research, conducted by...
Choosing a solicitor to be your Attorney by Goughs Solicitors
Elliot Chambers discusses the reasons for choosing a solicitor to be your Attorney if you were to lose capacity The prospect of losing the ability to make important decisions is scary, but so important. To ensure that your finances and wellbeing are protected if you were to ever lose capacity, you must have a Lasting...
Wiltshire lawyer urges families to start the New Year with a legal health check
The New Year is often seen as a time for fresh starts and resolutions, but it’s also a good opportunity to ensure your legal affairs are in order. Trish Watkins from Goughs Solicitors in Wiltshire is encouraging local families to begin 2025 with a legal health check. A legal health check can provide peace of...
Navigating divorce with children, by Goughs Solicitors
By Hannah Conway, Family Solicitor As society is evolving, more and more couples are applying to get divorced. The introduction of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2022 has taken the element of blame away as a result of the ‘no fault divorce’ change. The result is that in 2022, 7,394 divorces and 54 dissolutions...
Goughs solicitors expands its Private Client team to deal with wills, LPAs and more
Goughs Solicitors has welcome David Patterson, Andrew Langbridge, Elliott Chambers and newly qualified solicitor Casey Gilroy bringing the team to an 18-strong Private Client offering. David has joined as Partner and Head of Contentious Probate, bringing considerable expertise as to Will disputes including challenges to Wills on grounds of lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence...
Goughs Solicitors delighted to announce its partnership with Scotty’s Little Soldiers
Goughs solicitors has announced their support for a new charity – Scotty’s Little Soldiers which support children and young people who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. The charity aims to provide long-term support to the child and work to maintain their connection to the Armed Forces...
Wiltshire lawyer urges people to get writing a will off their to-do list
Trish Watkins at Goughs Solicitors in Chippenham is encouraging people to consider the risks of not having a will in place following new research revealing nearly half of UK adults aged over 30 who don’t have a will say it’s on their to-do list, with 43% saying it’s been on their to-do list for more...
Goughs family law team recognised as a leaders in prestigious Legal 500
This is the sixth year running that Wiltshire-based law firm, Goughs Solicitors, has been ranked as a leading law firm by the prestigious Legal 500. The firm’s team of family lawyers has once again proven that its experience and dedication is second to none, while its Private Client and Real Estate departments both received exemplary...