Jonathan Da Costa

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Jonathan da Costa leads Boys & Maughan’s Family Department and is widely recognised as one of the region’s leading family lawyers. A Law Society accredited specialist, Resolution Accredited Specialist and trained collaborative practitioner, Jonathan is known for combining technical expertise with genuine empathy. For the past nine years, Chambers and Partners has recommended Jonathan, with clients praising him as “pragmatic,” “exceptional” and “highly intelligent with the human touch.” In the 2025 edition, a client said: “At a challenging time in my life, Jonathan looked after my best interest but also understood the need to accommodate emotional considerations and minimise fallout.” The Legal 500 has described him as “compassionate, intelligent and forward thinking.” Jonathan promotes constructive, non-confrontational solutions wherever possible. He offers: * Collaborative law and Resolution Together one lawyer two clients services * Private Financial Dispute Resolution (Private FDR) to resolve finance issues without court * Litigation support where required He has particular expertise in complex financial cases, advising business owners, professionals and high net worth clients on tax, pensions, property and investments during divorce or separation. Jonathan’s reputation is built on care, clarity and results. He takes time to understand each client’s situation and provide practical, future-focused advice.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 208507

  • Based in Margate, Kent
  • Licensed for 27 years

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Jonathan da Costa leads Boys & Maughan’s Family Department and is widely recognised as one of the region’s leading family lawyers. A Law Society accredited specialist, Resolution Accredited Specialist and trained collaborative practitioner, Jonathan is known for combining technical expertise with genuine empathy. For the past nine years, Chambers and Partners has recommended Jonathan, with clients praising him as “pragmatic,” “exceptional” and “highly intelligent with the human touch.” In the 2025 edition, a client said: “At a challenging time in my life, Jonathan looked after my best interest but also understood the need to accommodate emotional considerations and minimise fallout.” The Legal 500 has described him as “compassionate, intelligent and forward thinking.” Jonathan promotes constructive, non-confrontational solutions wherever possible. He offers: * Collaborative law and Resolution Together one lawyer two clients services * Private Financial Dispute Resolution (Private FDR) to resolve finance issues without court * Litigation support where required He has particular expertise in complex financial cases, advising business owners, professionals and high net worth clients on tax, pensions, property and investments during divorce or separation. Jonathan’s reputation is built on care, clarity and results. He takes time to understand each client’s situation and provide practical, future-focused advice.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 208507

  • Based in Margate, Kent
  • Licensed for 27 years

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Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
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  • Boys & Maughan

    SRA-approved manager - Partner

    Until Present

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  • English

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

India House, 11-13 Hawley Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1PZ

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Approached matters with professionalism, patience and integrity.

Jonathan acted for us jointly in finalising the Financial Order following our divorce. From the outset, my ex husband and I wanted the process to be fair, respectful and amicable, and Jonathan was instrumental in helping us achieve that. He always approached matters with professionalism, patience and integrity, taking the time to ensure that we both understood our options and felt comfortable with the decisions being made. We never felt that one person's interests were being prioritised over the other's; rather, Jonathan genuinely had both of our best interests at heart and helped us navigate what can often be a difficult process with kindness and fairness. Thanks to his guidance, we were able to reach a Financial Order that reflected our shared values of mutual respect and fairness. We are both incredibly grateful for his support and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking a thoughtful, balanced and highly professional solicitor.

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Advice and update

Jonathan clear explained the changes in divorce law, the process of a DIY divorce, the role of a resolution lawyer and answered all my questions.

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Matrimonial advice

Clear, considered and thoughtful advice. No pressure applied. Overall a very professional encounter

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Preliminary chat on divorce matters.

My session with Jonathan was helpful indeed. The atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly, though no time was wasted in getting down to what I was there for. Jonathan was extremely knowledgeable in the matters discussed, and as well as providing comprehensive and balanced answers to ny numerous questions, Jonathan also steered the discussion to areas that I may not have considered, but which were none the less important.

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Divorce Gould & Gould-Wright

Jonathan provided calm, patient advice for both parties and pragmatic resolution when matters became difficult. I thought the Resolution Together provided a very good solution for both parties and expedited the settlement process. I haven't selected all the options, because I don't feel qualified to know, for example, what constitute "great legal knowledge", however I was very satisfied with Jonathan's legal knowledge. In addition, I believe the Resolution Together process provides good value for money - all things considered.

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It is really pleasing to hear how happy you were with the service you have received from Jonathan and the team. Should you need any future assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

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I just wanted to say a big thank you to Alan Kirkaldie Karen Redmond and Jonathan De Costa who have worked hard so hard and to get an agreement and managed to settle my divorce. It was a very complicated case that had been ongoing for 4 years. With out their professional expertise it would still be ongoing I cannot thank them enough. I would totally recommend them for any family or divorce disputes. If you need a solicitor that is professional upfront and would like to resolve long legal matters Look no further than this firm. Thank you once again. Oliver Marley

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Thank you for taking the trouble to leave such a thoughtful and positive review, Oliver. We will ensure that Jonathan, Karen and Alan see your response.

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