Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : South West
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Provided by RWK Goodman
RWK Goodman’s Bath-based 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.
Richard Ellis is a renowned specialist in public children law work, in particular for cases of complex injuries and legal argument. He also has a significant case load of private child law matters dealing with issues such as adoption and third parties, such as grandparents’ rights matters.
Key contacts: Richard Ellis (specialist in care/adoption proceedings, contact, residence, and financial matters), Jon Toogood (specialist in divorce and separation proceedings and resolving financial disputes), Katherine Lauder (specialist in matters involving children, special guardianship orders, and domestic abuse and violence), Jayne Martins (specialist in high-value financial matters and pre and post-nupital agreements, and is an Accredited Mediator), and Emma Youngs (specialist in conducting care proceedings).
Chambers Review
RWK Goodman is highly experienced at taking on financial remedy cases, including those with complex tax and business elements. The team focuses on settling issues through collaboration or mediation where possible, though it is also well-equipped to handle litigation where necessary. It also frequently represents guardians in public law care proceedings as well as private clients in complex children matters. The firm has significant experience handling domestic abuse cases. It has a number of key offices in the region, including Bath and Swindon.
Strengths
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"RWK Goodman appear to work cohesively and are very responsive to any queries."
"RWK Goodman's communication and knowledge of our case made me feel supported at all times, and I knew I was in good hands."
"Their real distinguishing feature is their empathy and sensitivity shown towards clients and their situation."
"The solicitors at RWK Goodman are extremely user-friendly, able to explain things in very understandable terms and offer excellent advice."
"RWK Goodman appear to work cohesively and are very responsive to any queries."
"RWK Goodman's communication and knowledge of our case made me feel supported at all times, and I knew I was in good hands."
"Their real distinguishing feature is their empathy and sensitivity shown towards clients and their situation."
"The solicitors at RWK Goodman are extremely user-friendly, able to explain things in very understandable terms and offer excellent advice."
Notable Practitioners
Jon Toogood has experience in handling financial disputes arising from divorce or the end of other long-term relationships. He is a consultant as well as being a collaborative lawyer and an arbitrator.
Richard Ellis is head of family at RWK Goodman. He frequently assists with complex public and private law children cases.
"Richard Ellis is very experienced and knowledgeable. He is a steady and calm pair of hands with complex cases."
Katherine Lauder frequently advises on public and private law children cases. She is also experienced in handling cases concerning claims of domestic abuse.
"Katherine Lauder is absolutely incredible as a professional and a person. She is dedicated and empathic. I would recommend her to everyone."
"Katherine was great. We had a really constructive, dynamic working relationship."
Emma Young is a family lawyer with experience including care proceedings and matters involving domestic violence. She is based in the firm's Bath office.
"Emma Young is an exceptional solicitor who is organised, efficient and knowledgeable. Emma is proactive in all she does and nothing is too much to ask."
"Emma Young is really formidable. She is very dynamic, extremely knowledgeable and experienced and an excellent, confident advocate."
"I always trust Emma's advice and guidance, which is delivered in an extremely user-friendly way."
Clizia Motterle assists with financial remedy proceedings arising from divorce, as well as cohabitation disputes. She is also experienced in private law children matters.
"Clizia has a clear understanding of the law and is not afraid to put up a fight for the client."
"Clizia Motterle is extremely bright and knowledgeable."
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