RWK Goodman has expertise across the full spectrum of family law and routinely handles financial remedy, children and domestic abuse work. The team is led by Richard Ellis, who is well-versed in public and private children law work, and Katherine Lauder, who also handles complex private law children matters. Jayne Martins leads the firm’s financial remedy team and has a particular focus on high-value matrimonial matters. Emma Young heads up the care team and has extensive experience in care proceedings, often representing children both directly and indirectly. Marie Mulroe and Clizia Motterle are also key members of the team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Tracy McCormack is extremely well regarded and respected, by the court and colleagues alike. Richard Ellis is a straight talking, highly respected solicitor who knows his field inside out. Kim Moules is an excellent, well-respected solicitor who provides sound advice and really cares for her clients.’
  • ‘Jayne Martins, Jon Toogood, and Clizia Motterle are first-rate lawyers. Very responsive. Robust litigators but give pragmatic and sensible advice. They are on top of the detail of a case and give proper advice to their clients in a compassionate but straightforward way. At home adopting a robust stance in litigation.’

Lawyers

Next generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Richard Ellis; Katherine Lauder; Jayne Martins; Emma Young

Other key lawyers

Marie Mulroe; Clizia Motterle; Jon Toogood; Tracy McCormack; Kim Moules