Louise Minifie

Louise Minifie

Partner & Head of International Family Law

020 3780 2511 / 07795 983 386
[email protected]

Louise is a Partner and Head of International Family Law at Thomas Mansfield Solicitors.  She provides clients with sensible and practical advice to enable them to make informed decisions as to how they wish to proceed.  She is pro-active in progressing matters, understanding the need for matters to be resolved as swiftly as possible.

Louise has over 12 years’ post-qualification experience in family law.  She practises in all areas of family law including divorce and separation, financial settlements and co-habitation.  She is sensitive to the fact that the breakdown of a relationship is very difficult and will assist in obtaining a fair settlement. She also advises in disputes concerning children including who the child will live with and how much time the child will spend with the non-resident parent.

Much of Louise’s work has an international aspect and she regularly advises clients living abroad, with overseas assets or where the case involves the cross-border movement of children. Louise has advised clients in relation to child abduction and relocation both nationally and internationally, successfully securing orders permitting the resident parent to be able to relocate with their child abroad.

Louise also advises in domestic abuse matters and is pro-active in taking steps to secure emergency protection for the client where necessary.  She will assist clients in securing legal protection from any further harm as well as ensuring they receive practical solutions to protect themselves.

Louise represents clients at court hearings which assists in fully preparing the client for what to expect at any hearings and in preparing the case for court.

Louise is a member of The Law Society’s Advanced Family Panel.  This accreditation is recognised by the public, professionals and the Judiciary as a mark of excellence.

Client testimonials

Excellent matrimonial and family law advisors and advocates.
Client, UK
The team have been amazing, explained everything along the way and gave me great advice with my international divorce.
Client, France
All the staff I had dealings were very professional and approachable. I would highly recommend Thomas Mansfield Family Law.
Client, UK
Louise was professional, understanding, pro-active and always available to answer questions, discuss ongoing matters and outline options.
Client, UK
From the minute I walked through the door I was greeted with a warm welcome. This helped put me at ease during a meeting that potentially was very daunting and difficult. Susi was kind, listened intently and offered very professional and informative advice.
Client, UK
Service and efficiency. Compassion and transparency
Client, UK
Their advice is always excellent, behaviour is always professional, and you genuinely feel they want they best for the client as opposed to making money from them.
Client, UK
The family team at Thomas Mansfield are a group of excellent lawyers who provide the best possible mix of knowledge, invaluable experience, sound and reliable advice, efficiency, commitment and support.
Legal 500, 2023
Great service and advice received throughout the entire divorce process.
Client, UK
The customer service was reliable, efficient and friendly. The legal advice received was good, and reflected in court. The lead on the case was available for phone calls, and easily contactable... Although a lengthy procedure, a final fair and successful result.
Client, UK
Reshma was amazing with my initial consulting. She broke down the step by step process which I needed to take to move forward in my situation. I would definitely highly recommend.
Client, UK
Thomas Mansfield has an exceptional and highly collaborative team. Whenever my key point of contact has been away, issues are quickly picked up and dealt with by other members of the team, all of whom appear to have a great, collective and collaborative understanding of their clients’ issues.
Client, UK
Reshma was available to listen at a time when I needed the reassurance. From our initial chats her expertise and confidence were enough to put my mind at rest.
Client, UK
Simplicity, listening and professionalism! At a very stressful time (involving French and UK laws) the whole process was made clear, helpful and concise.
Client, UK & France
Their responses are always prompt and the team is attentive.
Client, UK
Kate was very helpful and amazing throughout. Very attentive and patient with explaining things in simpler format, to enable better reasoning behind the entire process...
Client, UK
Thomas Mansfield has an established reputation for providing excellent representation and client care, while keeping fee levels transparent and reasonable.
Legal 500, 2022
Louise was excellent from start to finish - supportive, knowledgeable and kind. She understood the pressure I felt and was always there to check-in with.
Client, UK
Fantastic service, fast response. Would recommend TM to anybody looking for legal assistance.
Client, UK
The process of a getting divorced is unpleasant and unfamiliar, and so it is important to have quality, compassionate and clear advice. Thomas Mansfield offered this in abundance and together we were able to navigate the unsavoury business as efficiently and as effectively possible.
Client, UK