Est. 1987 — Winchester & the Surrounding Hampshire Towns

Considered advice, properly explained.

Merrick & Thorne has advised individuals, families and businesses across Winchester and Hampshire for over three decades. No jargon, no unreturned calls — just straightforward legal advice from solicitors who take the time to explain it.

39 yearsEstablished in Winchester
5Practice areas
6Solicitors & legal executives
01Practice Areas

How We Can Help

Five areas of practice, each led by a solicitor who specialises in it. Select an area below for a fuller outline of what's involved.

01 Family Law

Divorce, separation, child arrangements and financial settlements, handled with a steady hand at a difficult time.

Our Family Law team advises individuals and businesses across Winchester and Hampshire. Get in touch to discuss your situation with a solicitor directly.

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02 Residential Conveyancing & Property

Buying, selling and remortgaging property across Winchester and Hampshire, from offer to completion.

Our Residential Conveyancing & Property team advises individuals and businesses across Winchester and Hampshire. Get in touch to discuss your situation with a solicitor directly.

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03 Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, lasting powers of attorney, trusts and probate — planning ahead, and support when it matters most.

Our Wills, Trusts & Probate team advises individuals and businesses across Winchester and Hampshire. Get in touch to discuss your situation with a solicitor directly.

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04 Commercial & Business Law

Company formation, commercial contracts, leases and dispute resolution for owner-managed businesses.

Our Commercial & Business Law team advises individuals and businesses across Winchester and Hampshire. Get in touch to discuss your situation with a solicitor directly.

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05 Employment Law

Advice for employers and employees on contracts, disputes, redundancy and workplace disciplinary matters.

Our Employment Law team advises individuals and businesses across Winchester and Hampshire. Get in touch to discuss your situation with a solicitor directly.

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02Our Team

Meet the Solicitors

A small, experienced team — you'll deal with the same named solicitor throughout your matter, not a rotating case handler.

Margaret Merrick
Margaret Merrick
Senior Partner
LLB (Hons), University of Southampton · Solicitor of England & Wales …
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Jonathan Thorne
Jonathan Thorne
Senior Partner
LLB (Hons), University of Bristol · Solicitor of England & Wales (adm…
Commercial & Business Law
Naomi Bassey
Naomi Bassey
Partner
LLB (Hons), King's College London · Solicitor of England & Wales (adm…
Family Law
David Okonkwo
David Okonkwo
Associate Solicitor
LLB (Hons), University of Portsmouth · Solicitor of England & Wales (…
Residential Conveyancing & Property
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03What Clients Say

Trusted By Our Clients

Margaret handled my late father's estate with real care — she explained every step in plain English and nothing was ever rushed. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Eleanor P., Probate matter, Winchester
David kept us informed at every stage of a genuinely stressful chain purchase. Calls were always returned the same day. Couldn't have asked for more.
Richard & Fiona T., Residential purchase, Alresford
Naomi was incredibly straightforward and reassuring through a difficult divorce. She never over-promised, and the outcome was better than I expected.
S. Ahmed, Family law matter, Winchester
04Get In Touch

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