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RWK Goodman

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley


RWK Goodman

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About

Provided by RWK Goodman

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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  • Private client

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Family/Matrimonial - Thames Valley

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
RWK Goodman has well-regarded teams operating out of offices in Oxford and Swindon. The firm has substantial experience in divorce and financial remedy matters involving complex business assets. It also advises on children matters, including both international relocation cases and contact issues.

Strengths

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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 respondentUK
  • The team's responsiveness is outstanding; every query is answered promptly and thoroughly, which is incredibly reassuring.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • RWK Goodman has a great team in place and is always quick to respond.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Simon W Bassett
    Band 3Simon W Bassett

    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 respondentUK
    • I would recommend Simon, he is very sensible.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Band 4Catherine Morgan
    Band 4Catherine Morgan

    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 respondentUK
    • Catherine is an absolutely brilliant lawyer to work with. She's punctual, collaborative, extremely knowledgeable and an absolute delight.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at RWK Goodman (2)

Thames Valley

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