‘Outstanding family solicitor’ Louise Margiotta heads the team at Thompson Smith and Puxon, combining  her strength as a mediator, hybrid mediator, and parenting coordinator with her accreditation in the Resolution Together one lawyer two clients model. Margiotta specialises in complex financial issues, particularly in relation to family businesses and trusts, in addition to complex children issues. Karen Weiner joined the team in December 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Louisa was kind and helpful and explained many legalities to me in a clear concise and empathetic way, which was helpful emotionally for me to deal with and understand.'

  • ‘Louise Margiotta stands out as an individual due to her ability to demonstrate compassion alongside providing her professional advice in a caring but firm manner. She does not shy away from the hard facts but delivers it with consideration for her clients feelings and needs.’

  • ‘TSP are approachable, professional and local. Three qualities that are particularly important to me. I went to them to support me through a difficult family issue and they handled the situation with tact and professionalism.’

  • ‘Louise Margiotta has been very supportive in dealing with my legal case. She always gives straightforward and clear advice. She is realistic and has helped me to remain focused on the important aspects of the case rather than get side tracked by irrelevant details. She is always very professional and deals with outstanding matters in a timely way’

  • ‘Every member of the team is supportive, kind, patient and really listen and emphasize with you – from the receptionist, to the legal secretary to the solicitor. This is vital when you are experiencing one of the most greatest challenges in your life. You are in good hands.'

  • ‘Louise Margiotta has an invaluable breadth and depth to her legal knowledge which she combines with a pragmatic no nonsense approach. I have found her to be tenacious in representing her clients interests yet approachable when it comes to working together towards a sensible outcome to a case.’

  • ‘Louise Margiotta is an outstanding family solicitor. Her great experience and intelligence is always greatly appreciated and her drive to get cases resolved whilst putting the needs of her clients at the forefront is to be commended. Louise is also a fantastic mediator.'

  • ‘TSB are a very well established law firm in Colchester. They have an excellent reputation which is reflective of their longevity within the profession. They have the highest calibre of partners and support staff. ’

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Louise Margiotta

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Karen Weiner