About us

Emma Gill and Amy Thompson bring you a new family law practice. Founded by two experienced lawyers with a shared vision: delivering top-tier quality of service and legal excellence with the personal approach of a boutique. We combine first-class expertise with a modern, cost-effective operating model that ensures our clients receive outstanding legal service without the premium fees associated with top-tier practices in London or Manchester.

No one should be faced with having to compromise on their advice when going through a divorce. It is a tough enough time without worrying about the advice you need. The choice should not be a top-tier firm but a less experienced lawyer or a cheaper firm who lack the necessary experience of high value work.

That is where Thompson Gill Family Law come in. We can provide the strategic and technical insight to drive a case to its conclusion, both when operating outside of the court sphere or if court is required.

Thompson Gill Family Law bring to the market an unrivalled family law service. Practical legal advice delivered to an excellent standard. We are a firm that acts with the upmost integrity and provides personal attention to our clients; a firm you can trust when you need it most.

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Our values[30]

legal excellence,
respectable cost

Thompson Gill Family Law brings the calibre and capabilities of top-tier lawyers to high-net-worth clients, offering exceptional value. The advice is practical, supportive and of the best legal quality.

Emma Gill has over 20 years’ experience in Family Law and has three reported cases. That said, she prides herself on non-court dispute resolution and the majority of her cases settle. TGFL will always take a people before profit approach; we will never run a case for fees. The founders set the budgets, so the pressure other city centre firms have to meet specific targets does not exist with us. We offer true value for money.

remote first
model

By operating without the traditional, expensive overheads, Thompson Gill Family Law can operate in a more agile way for our clients.

We will be where you need us, when you need us, offering a broad number of locations throughout the country from day one.

Home visits may be possible in certain circumstances. We can also visit you at your place of business if you prefer.

integrity and
compliance

A strong compliance culture underpins the Thompson Gill Family Law practice. We act with integrity, transparency and a client-led approach, ensuring trust and accountability at every stage. Thorough adherence to regulatory standards ensures our clients can rely on us for ethical, transparent and secure service delivery and client care.

minimal
waste

At Thompson Gill Family Law we do not waste clients’ time or money. We do not waste the time or energy of our team. We will not waste the firm’s resources on anything superfluous to delivering a top-quality service.

the founding
partners

emma gill

amy thompson

what people
say about us

"marvellous all-rounder" a "ferociously bright young lawyer."

Legal 500

"tenacious in her dealings with tricky legal issues and helpfully no-nonsense in her approach."

Legal 500

"incredibly hard working…..has been doing some great work and is completely devoted to her clients."

Legal 500

“is a force to be reckoned with. She truly makes the weather in every case she touches to the substantial benefit of her clients."

Legal 500

“knowledgeable yet pragmatic. I have found her to be co-operative whilst still trying to achieve the very best for her client. She is a good negotiator and had an easy grasp of complex finance issues."

Legal 500

"is a leading light in Manchester and the North West. Heads the team and generates both loyalty and a hardworking ethos."

Legal 500

"is best of breed. She stands out as a value adding powerhouse who is able immediately to assess and situation and strategise accordingly. Really first class."

Legal 500

“is a very formidable opponent in the big cases!"

Legal 500

“A standout solicitor. She is head and shoulders above her peers in terms of her client empathy, client care and legal knowledge. She does not leave any stone unturned and works incredibly hard for her client. She has exceptional knowledge and skills. She is always ready and more than able to go the extra mile for her clients.”

Legal 500

“To describe Emma as a lighthouse at what was the darkest time for me is an understatement.”

Legal 500

“Definitely somebody to have on your side.”

Legal 500

“is a complete star. Clients adore her and her team really works for her”.

Legal 500

“A force of nature, Emma is quite simply the best matrimonial lawyer in the North. She has a fierce determination and steely resolve which is a winning formula for her clients. She always finds the best angle to win her cases."

Legal 500

“A fierce opponent but not an unreasonable one, and she is well able to cut to the real issue in cases.”

Legal 500

“An extraordinary talent. Simply the best communicator I have worked with in my many years at the Bar. She has the capacity to immediately focus on what really matters in a case and then to explain why. She is also great at putting her clients at ease.”

Legal 500

"Was a breath of fresh air combining energy and advice with humour thrown in. Emma was instantly accessible, providing a clear strategic advice in her no-nonsense Mancunian manner."

Legal 500

“Emma is simply superb. I have no hesitation in recommending her to colleagues. She has an encyclopaedic knowledge of matrimonial finance and, combined with her boundless energy, is the leading light in the North West.”

Legal 500