RWK Goodman's 'team of experts from top to bottom' is capable of handling the full range of family law matters, ranging from private financial, divorce and children matters to public children and care proceedings. The team maintains close relationships with high net worth clients, who rely on the team's expertise in alternative dispute resolution and ability to handle wealth protection matters and financial remedy proceedings involving complex cross-border assets, and it also acts for vulnerable clients in urgent proceedings related to domestic abuse. A consortium of lawyers head up the team: Richard Ellis handles public and private law children's cases, Katherine Lauder chiefly advises on private child arrangements and relocation matters, Jayne Martins is a key contact for financial remedies work, and Emma Young is very experienced in care proceedings.
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‘Clizia Motterle is a class act and a dream to work with. Her cases are always beautifully prepared, and I can always be satisfied that she has given the client realistic advice and managed their expectations. Her Italian language skills have been an asset in cases with an international element (i.e., international child arrangements disputes). Her calm and personable manner makes her adept at dealing with vulnerable clients in challenging cases.’
‘After decades, it is still Jon Toogood who is one of the best known practitioners in Bath. He has done everything and knows everything.’
‘RWK Goodman are a full-service law firm, which means clients often receive the benefit of a 'whole team' approach to their legal issues whilst benefitting from the knowledge, skills and experience of specialist financial remedy practitioners.’
‘Jayne Martins is an impressive practitioner with a laser-sharp focus and her finger on the pulse of a case in financial remedy matters. She is well-regarded amongst her peers.’
‘RWK Goodman are the ‘go to ‘ team for all family matters. They attract very complex cases and have excellent client care skills.’
‘This is a team of experts from top to bottom, possessing real strength in depth. Always committed to delivering a brilliant result for their clients. One of the best firms in the region. ’
‘Jayne Martins made every effort to help me navigate a difficult divorce. She is knowledgeable and professional, open and honest. I couldn't have asked for better assistance.’
‘Katherine Lauder, has been absolutely amazing from the start she understood our case, she was very clear with her advise and executed all legal proceedings with great care. Her dedication to our case went above and beyond any expectations, we couldn't have been in better hands than with her. I'm extremely grateful to her for her support in an extremely difficult situation. She deserves all the merit, and we could only wish there were more people like her in the world.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Ellis, Katherine Lauder, Jayne Martins, Emma Young