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RWK Goodman’s Oxford Family Law team take the time to understand your personal circumstances, and then take action to help resolve your problem.
We specialise in separation and divorce and the issues that arise from this situation, including overseeing of division of financial assets, property, and responsibilities involving children, advising clients on how to cope financially after their relationship breaks down, arrangements for children, pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, domestic violence, injunctions, and international family law. We utilise all of our extensive experience to fight for what is right for you, and what you want to get out of the situation.
The team, led by Simon Bassett, are known for high value cases, often involving business and overseas assets, as well as for a number of ultra high net worth clients, including celebrities.
Key contacts: Simon Bassett (specialist in all aspects of separation and divorce, financial matters and complex settlements, and matters involving children), Vanessa Gardiner (specialist in divorce, separation, financial matters, and Children Act Schedule 1 claims), Maria Mulroe (specialist in financial claims under the Children Act, financial matters involving companies, trusts and foreign assets, and pre and post-nupital agreements).
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The firm is diligent, patient and compassionate in working with vulnerable clients and ensuring they are always absolutely at the heart of the advice.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKThe team's responsiveness is outstanding; every query is answered promptly and thoroughly, which is incredibly reassuring.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKRWK Goodman has a great team in place and is always quick to respond.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Simon W Bassett
Simon Bassett has wide-ranging expertise in family law, including high-value financial remedy proceedings, children matters and the negotiation of long-term spousal maintenance.
Simon Bassett is very knowledgeable and clearly knows his stuff.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKI would recommend Simon, he is very sensible.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Catherine Morgan
Catherine Morgan has considerable experience in handling financial remedy and maintenance proceedings relating to divorce, as well as those concerning cohabiting couples. She also has considerable experience in private children matters. Catherine Morgan is a great all-rounder.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKCatherine is an absolutely brilliant lawyer to work with. She's punctual, collaborative, extremely knowledgeable and an absolute delight.
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Simon W Bassett
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