Recommended for its ‘highly professional and efficient manner’, RWK Goodman is particularly well-positioned to handle matters arising from the retirement and charity sectors. The practice is led by Vicky Hernandez, who advises a diverse plethora of clients on acquisitions, property management work and strategic issues.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A relentless desire to get the job done in a highly professional and efficient manner.’

  • ‘I worked with a number of individuals within the practice and have been pleasantly surprised by the consistent high level of advice, service, punctuality and attention to detail. The Partner that stands out for me is Vicky Hernandez who somehow always seems to deliver, no matter the odds.’

  • ‘Quick responses with good advice and explanations.’

  • ‘The firm is highly flexible and very reactive to our demands. Direct communication, with a personal and diplomatic touch, has been key.’

  • ‘The team that we dealt with at RWK Goodman were very approachable, explained in logical detail the options available to us and the paperwork that we were required to supply.'

  • 'The communication throughout our engagement was excellent.'

  • 'This engagement was a breath of fresh air.’
  • 'Overall, their attention to detail and workflow were managed superbly.'

Key clients

  • No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (Ted Baker)
  • All Saints Retail Limited
  • Wood Green Animal Shelters
  • St Hilda's College in the University of Oxford
  • Homeless Oxfordshire Limited
  • Cognatum Estates Limited/Cognatum Estates II Limited and Cognatum Estates III Limited
  • Cognatum Property Limited
  • Blue Cedar Homes Management Company Limited
  • Shaw Gibbs Limited
  • Orchid Cellmark
  • Eath Investment Ltd
  • F H Rowse Limited
  • Ashken Limited
  • Elder Kennedy Limited
  • Sila Property Investments Limited
  • 2B Investment Properties Limited
  • Cantay Estates Limited
  • FB Limited t/a Auntie Anne’s UK
  • W.E. Black Limited
  • Critchleys LLP
  • Bingham Land Company Limited
  • Castle House Joinery Limited
  • Bloxham Mill Limited
  • Eco-Fridge
  • Calex UK Ltd
  • F.G. Alden Limited
  • CBRE Limited
  • Lytton & Co. (London) Limited
  • HSBC Bank PLC
  • Shaw Gibbs Limited
  • Dean Properties Limited

Work highlights

  • Acting for Oxford Property Company Limited on the incorporation of a residential property portfolio with a value of circa £8m.
  • Assisted the Porter family with the £2.45m sale of land to Cotswold Land Limited, following the grant of planning permission and implementation of a promotion agreement.
  • Acting for All Saints Retail Limited on the regear of various leases of flagship stores across the UK.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vicky Hernandez