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RWK Goodman

Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian

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RWK Goodman's equine legal team can help you keep on the right side of the law and the Rules of Racing. With unexpected injury or legal challenge factors that could put your career in jeopardy, with RWK Goodman by your side you can make sure things go smoothly.

From racehorse owners to jockeys, from trainers to breeders, we work closely with a wide range of racing industry professionals. In whichever side of the business you work, we can help protect your interests and find a solution should things not go to plan.

The team is comprised of: Andrew Chalk (specialist in British Horseracing Authority regulatory work and sports related commercial contracts), Richard Brooks (dispute resolution and sports regulatory work), and Charlotte Ebbutt (specialist in sports related commercial contracts, and IP and data protection matters).  

Clients (7)

  • Retraining of Racehorses, South West
  • Hughie Morrison
  • The Professional Jockeys Association, South West
  • Qatar Racing Ltd, South West
  • Richard Phillips
  • Ralph Beckett
  • BW Hills Southbank Limited

Industries (5)

  • Charities
  • Commercial & professional services
  • Private clients
  • Real estate
  • Sports

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Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

RWK Goodman covers the full spectrum of horse racing-related matters including bloodstock agreements, regulatory and disciplinary work, and personal injury litigation. It works extensively with racing charities and governing bodies on issues of sponsorship and corruption investigations. The firm acts for clients in veterinary negligence claims involving high-value horses. Additional focus on employment matters in relation to various owners and breeders and their employees.

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Work Highlights

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  • RWK Goodman acted for a stable groom who suffered career-ending spinal injuries when the horse she was instructed to ride threw her off. The claim went to trial in the High Court at the Royal Courts of Justice, and was eventually settled on confidential terms.

Strengths

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  • I appreciated their sound knowledge, clear guidance and availability to engage. We have total confidence in the RWK team, and their associates have engaged in activity this year to a high standard.

    Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian respondentUK

  • They provide very clear instructions, with a good understanding of particularly the British horseracing industry. RWK has extensive knowledge and contacts within this industry.

    Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard Brooks
    Richard Brooks

    Richard Brooks

    Richard Brooks has attained a sterling reputation for his longstanding expertise in a range of contentious horse racing claims, including sporting injuries, disciplinary proceedings and veterinary negligence.

    • Richard is a strong advocate for his clients and has a lot of experience with the Animals Act 1971. He is very experienced in this field.

      Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian respondentUK

    • Richard cares a lot about clients who have injuries which are often catastrophic. He has a very good understanding of the Animals Act 1971.

      Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian respondentUK
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