Joshua Coombe

Partner

Family Law

Biography

I am a Family Law solicitor with over 27 years of experience to draw on, to help you resolve any issues relating to your relationship. This can be in the context of a marriage, civil partnership or as cohabitees. I have a particular specialism in dealing with the settlement of complex financial issues, involving businesses, farms or trust structures (both nationally and internationally), although I also deal with Prenuptial Agreements, Co-habitation disputes and proceedings concerning children.

Delivering what you really need

I am a Partner and Head of the Family department in Chelmsford. My team and I are able to address all aspects of Family Law and to cater to every need, to ensure we deliver the best results for you. Due to the range of legal services offered within Tees, we can draw on any necessary resources (whether connected to trusts/estate, employment, business or agriculture) to ensure the appropriate advice is given to complement our Family service.

I am an accredited specialist in Family law byย Resolutionย (the National Family Law group) and work within their Code of Practice to promote a pragmatic and amicable approach to the settlement of problems.

The Family Department also offers a range of alternative dispute resolution options, including mediation, collaborative law and arbitration, to help you approach your case’s outcome in the most appropriate fashion.

Expertise

Adoption lawDivorceDivorce financial settlementsFarming DivorceHigh Net Worth DivorceInternational divorcePost nuptial agreementPrenuptial agreements

Joshua Coombe is thorough, hard working and a master tactician. He is deservedly the head of the department. He deals effortlessly with the most complex of family law disputes. He strives to find solutions in a very pragmatic way which supports the client's needs and wishes.

Further information

My team and I are highly ranked in the Legal 500 2025 for the Essex region.
I am a committee member of the Avenue Contact Centre in Westcliff on Sea, Essex, which helps to facilitate contact for children in a safe environment.

I attend the Chelmsford BID discovery group meetings to help support the city’s growth for retail and business.
I have written several articles on the subject of Family Law. I also regularly provide updates on interesting issues connected to family law on LinkedIn.

โ€œJoshua Coombe is listed as a Leading Lawyer byย Wiselawโ€

“Head of family, Joshua Coombe, is an excellent lawyer. He understands his clients’ and their needs and represents them in an effective and pragmatic way. He is always well prepared, robust in presenting the argument on behalf of his client but also sees the bigger picture, and is able to look at effective compromise.”ย Legal 500 UK, 2025

 

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