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RWK Goodman

Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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RWK Goodman's Corporate team comprises 35 dynamic, forward-thinking corporate lawyers with the technical knowledge and experience necessary to get deals done in a manner underpinned by a personable and friendly style. Our comprehensive approach to transactions and the highly skilled teams we deploy ensure successful outcomes and lead to confidence from nationally recognised deal advisory teams to work with us again on future projects.

We guide clients through all stages of their business lifecycle from advising start-ups on corporate structures and initial funding to venture capital investment and equity fundraising, strategic acquisitions and ultimate exit strategy and are widely recognised for our M&A and investment work. Our approach is partner-led and collaborative, working with client teams and their other advisors to project manage and deliver successful outcomes.

Our clients include entrepreneurs, founders, management teams, institutional and high net worth investors as well as SMEs, large UK and international corporates and domestic and international banks.

We work across a range of industry sectors but have particular expertise working with clients in the Health & Social Care, Technology & Innovation and Banking & Financial Services sectors.

Clients (8)

  • M J Church Ltd, South West
  • Bath Rugby, Bath
  • Lancer Scott
  • Socomec
  • Sterimed
  • Abbott Lyon
  • Designworks Collective
  • Orega

Industries (13)

  • Banking
  • Financial services
  • Commercial & professional services
  • Food & drink producers
  • Health care
  • Media
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate
  • Retail
  • Software & computer services
  • Sports
  • Technology, hardware & electronics
  • Travel & leisure

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Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above - South West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
RWK Goodman acts for a range of clients, including large, owner-managed businesses and public companies, on corporate reorganisations, sales and other corporate and private equity-backed transactions. The firm's sector specialisations include technology, financial services and healthcare.
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Work Highlights

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  • RWK Goodman advised the shareholders of Monarch Group Limited on the sale of the Monarch group to DAX-listed Brenntag.

Strengths

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  • A friendly, practical and hands-on approach which leaves clients feeling confident the legal paperwork on their complex transactions is being handled efficiently and correctly.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

  • They have the ability to work practically, to a short timetable and deliver exceptional work on all occasions.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

  • A really good example of 'big enough to cope but small enough to care'. The partners are excellent and accessible, and the teams under them are knowledgeable and very competent.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

  • RWKG was extremely efficient with handling the documentation, ensuring all deadlines were met and translating the legal terminology into language we could understand.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

  • They are professional, prompt with their advice and communication and are able to work with you. The team is solution-based as opposed to problem-focused.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • James Worrall
    James Worrall

    James Worrall

    James Worrall leads RWK Goodman's corporate team in the South West and deals with a variety of domestic and cross-border transactions. He has experience advising on mergers and acquisitions and group reorganisations.

    • James is always very approachable and willing to help with complex transactions at short notice. I have confidence in working with him and recommending him to clients.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • James is very commercially astute and a great solicitor.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • He is always fast to respond and provides excellent service and is very easy to work with.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • Advice given by James was always clear and understandable.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
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  • Katharine Mortimer
    Katharine Mortimer

    Katharine Mortimer

    Katharine Mortimer has wide-ranging corporate experience, with significant expertise in the healthcare sector. She specialises in both domestic and cross-border transactions, including corporate structures and employee share schemes.

    • Katharine is very commercially astute.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • Katharine is knowledgeable and can handle complex areas of EOTs or share schemes. She is responsive, friendly and I am confident in recommending her to clients.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • Katharine was able to deliver complex legal solutions in a tight timescale, and a great person to work with.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • She has been extremely efficient, helpful and a pleasure to work with.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
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South West

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