Louise Rhys-Thomas

Solicitor

Louise is a Solicitor within our Family Department and joined the firm in July 2018 having previously practiced in Cheltenham and Gloucester.

Formerly a trainee solicitor for Hughes Paddison, Louise returned to the team to work closely alongside and assist Jennifer Allen who is a Director in the Family Department.

Louise deals with a wide range of cases and practices in all areas of family law including arrangements for children following relationship breakdown, divorce and financial matters, financial disputes between cohabitees, pre-nuptial and living together agreements. Louise adopts a practical and client-focused approach to resolving relationship issues, guiding clients through the legal complexities in a non-confrontational and sensitive manner. She is also a member of Resolution.

Outside of work, Louise has a young family but when time allows enjoys playing netball and gardening.

Third Party Debt Orders

There are several ways to enforce a money judgment, and it is important to select the method which is best suited to the facts of the case. If the judgment debtor has extensive property assets, obtaining a charging order over one or more of those assets may...

TURNING YOUR BUSINESS PROPERTY INTO YOUR PENSION

Professionals or businesses who own the premises from which they operate can benefit hugely from putting their commercial property into a self-invested pension pot (SIPP). Once in the SIPP the property can be let to the business at a market rent. The...

Our Services

Services For You

Services For Business

What our clients say

“Hughes Paddison have provided assistance on numerous occasions consistently acting in an exemplary fashion whilst dealing with all aspects of the issue at hand. It is extremely reassuring to know that our company is represented by such a competent and professional firm.”
– Commercial Director, Ferroli Limited
“I found Rachel incredibly caring and at the same time was amazed at the frank, forthright, no jargon meetings and subsequent email communication with Rachel. She took the emotion out of the situation and helped me see the 'wood for the trees'.”
– Managing Director, Converge
“We are lucky to have the services of Paul Engelbrecht on hand. He has always met our requests and ridiculous deadlines and puts himself out to make life easier for us”
– Company Secretary - Supergroup PLC
“Paul has repeatedly demonstrated a high level of legal skill, accuracy, attentiveness and most of all, commercial acumen. I particularly appreciate his eye for detail and ability to take complex legal issues and explain them in lay terms. ”
– Relationship Director RBS
“Whilst constantly demonstrating his consummate professionalism and occasional wry sense of humour David has at all times supported me and acted in my best interests resulting in a successful financial settlement and my divorce.”
– V
“Jennifer provided sound professional legal advice which I needed to help me to sort out the legal and financial aspects of a difficult personal situation. I wouldn't hesitate to go to her with any family legal matters I have in future.”
– R

Louise Rhys-Thomas

Featured articles

Third Party Debt Orders

TURNING YOUR BUSINESS PROPERTY INTO YOUR PENSION