Kimberley Davies

After qualifying in 2009, Kimberley worked at a large regional law firm for 8 years in their family team. In 2017 Kimberley joined Trethowans to launch a family team in the firm’s Dorset offices.

Kimberley is now a Partner working in the family team, based in Dorset. She specialises in all aspects of family law and is a qualified family mediator. Kimberley is also qualified in the Resolution Together model meaning she can meet with couples together and advise them both: One Couple One Lawyer Divorce.

Kimberley helps clients with all aspects of family law, including divorce and dissolution, children law matters (including complex contact disputes and allegations of harm), financial cases (including cases where there are family businesses, substantial pension assets and inherited wealth), pre-nuptial agreements, separation agreements and cohabitation agreements and disputes.

In addition, Kimberley has expertise in helping people with the legal issues they should consider when embarking on assisted reproduction, including donor agreements, co-parenting agreements and surrogacy (both in the UK and abroad). She also has experience in private law adoptions, both domestic and international.

Notable work highlights

Assisting a wife in upholding a prenuptial agreement which the husband sought to challenge;
Kimberley successfully represented a husband in financial remedy proceedings whereby the wife sought to obtain a share of the husband’s pre-marital inherited assets.
Represented a father in Children Act proceedings after his children were unilaterally taken. Kimberley was able to prevent the mother from taking the children permanently abroad and secure an order so that the children’s care was shared between the mother and the father.
Kimberley has represented many parents in Children Act proceedings where serious allegations of harm have been made.
Supporting a family in obtaining a parental order for their baby after the baby was conceived with the assistance of a surrogate in India.
Helping a family to adopt their niece after her mother tragically passed away.

Away from the office

Kimberley lives in Dorset with her husband and two young daughters. When not at work, Kimberley loves spending time at the beach and socialising with friends and family.

Accreditations & Memberships

Accredited mediator
Resolution member
Chair of Dorset Resolution
Ambassador of Dorset Chamber of Commerce
Dragonfly Champion
Listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw
Listed as one of the Top 3 Family Law Solicitors in Poole, by ThreeBestRated
FSSH – Family Separation Support Hub member

Areas of expertise

Testimonials

What our clients say about Kimberley

“Kimberley was fantastic. Having picked up my dissolution from another firm she grasped the state of play instantly and managed to negotiate a fair settlement for both parties and get it over the line with great advice and communication. I would recommend her and her team in a heartbeat!”

Client

“The mediation with Kimberley was fantastic. I felt heard, understood and dealt with fairly. The boundaries were maintained and the highly emotional situation I was in was handled delicately and firmly. I would thoroughly recommend this mediation service for a fair, organised and efficient way to navigate a divorce. Thank you.”

Client

“She has shown great expertise in her field, wise counsel throughout and consummate professionalism. I have no hesitation in recommending Kimberley.”

Chambers, 2024

“I am truly grateful for the work you and your team did last year advising me during my divorce. You helped by explaining to me the processes, the technicalities, and the timings and to expect a few ups and downs along the way. You helped to maintain the desired amicable atmosphere throughout, despite some rather heavy-handed communications from the other side at one point, and my ex and I arrived at an agreement easily. Your fees were as quoted, your office was efficient and all communications were clear and timely. Going into this was a challenge for me, however, looking back from where I am now I can say that it was all very much worthwhile. My ex is now happy in her new life, I am happy in my new life, our children are mostly adjusted to the new norm. Amazing what a year can do.”

Client

“I absolutely loved working with Kimberley Davies. She was so efficient, fast, professional, reliable and stood my ground. I couldn’t ask for a better representation.”

Legal 500, 2022

“Andrew Mercer is a top lawyer with very long experience and a wise head. He will always strive to achieve sensible practical and commercial solutions. Grant Cameron and Kimberley Davies are also highly experienced practitioners with great track records and are excellent to work with”