Kim Lehal

Partner & Head of International Children

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Kim is a recognised expert practising exclusively in all aspects of international and domestic children law. This includes international child abduction – Hague Convention and Non-Hague Convention wardship proceedings pursuant to the Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court and relocation proceedings. RWK Goodman is one of the specialist firms appointed by the Ministry of Justice to sit on the Child Abduction: Accredited Solicitors Referral List. Kim advises in complex family disputes in Child Arrangements proceedings, recognition and enforcement of judgments, adoption and matters concerning parental responsibility. Kim also advises and represents victims of domestic abuse, honour-based violence, forced marriage, FGM and abandoned spouses in foreign jurisdictions. Kim is highly regarded as a specialist in assisted reproduction law and advises on complex international surrogacy arrangements and in multifaceted parental order cases where there have been issues with domicile, consent or where nationality or immigration law has caused difficulties with Family Court applications in the UK. Kim’s practice areas and specialisms include: International child abduction Recognition and enforcement of international orders Relocation Surrogacy Adoption Domestic abuse International child law Complex child arrangements Forced Marriage Awards: Asian Legal Awards – Civil Lawyer of the Year 2025 Family Law Awards 2025 – International Family Lawyer of the Year finalist Family Law Awards 2025 – Family Law firm of the year – regional Family Law Awards 2025 – Highly Commended Children team of the year Family Law Awards 2024 – International Family Lawyer of the Year finalist

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 431946

  • Based in London, Greater London

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Kim is a recognised expert practising exclusively in all aspects of international and domestic children law. This includes international child abduction – Hague Convention and Non-Hague Convention wardship proceedings pursuant to the Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court and relocation proceedings. RWK Goodman is one of the specialist firms appointed by the Ministry of Justice to sit on the Child Abduction: Accredited Solicitors Referral List. Kim advises in complex family disputes in Child Arrangements proceedings, recognition and enforcement of judgments, adoption and matters concerning parental responsibility. Kim also advises and represents victims of domestic abuse, honour-based violence, forced marriage, FGM and abandoned spouses in foreign jurisdictions. Kim is highly regarded as a specialist in assisted reproduction law and advises on complex international surrogacy arrangements and in multifaceted parental order cases where there have been issues with domicile, consent or where nationality or immigration law has caused difficulties with Family Court applications in the UK. Kim’s practice areas and specialisms include: International child abduction Recognition and enforcement of international orders Relocation Surrogacy Adoption Domestic abuse International child law Complex child arrangements Forced Marriage Awards: Asian Legal Awards – Civil Lawyer of the Year 2025 Family Law Awards 2025 – International Family Lawyer of the Year finalist Family Law Awards 2025 – Family Law firm of the year – regional Family Law Awards 2025 – Highly Commended Children team of the year Family Law Awards 2024 – International Family Lawyer of the Year finalist

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 431946

  • Based in London, Greater London
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  • RWK Goodman LLP

    Partner & Head of International Children

    September 2023 - Present 3 years and 1 month

  • Brethertons LLP

    Partner

    March 2013 - August 2023 10 years and 5 months

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  • EN English
  • HI Hindi
  • PA Punjabi
  • UR Urdu

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69 Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5EQ

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Erik

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Outstanding support from start to finish

I cannot thank Kim Lehal and the team at RWK Goodman enough for everything they have done for me and my family. From the very beginning, Kim has been incredibly professional, knowledgeable and determined, but at the same time genuinely caring and understanding. Throughout an extremely difficult and emotional case, I always felt that she was fighting my corner and that my daughter’s best interests were at the heart of everything. The communication, attention to detail and commitment have been exceptional. Even when things became complicated or stressful, Kim always gave me confidence that there was a way forward. I honestly feel that I could not have asked for a better solicitor to have beside me during one of the most difficult periods of my life. Thank you, Kim, and thank you to the whole RWK Goodman team. I will always be extremely grateful for your help and everything you have done for us. ❤️ 5 stars without any hesitation.

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Thank you for your feedback, Erik. We are deeply pleased to hear that Kim provided such steadfast support throughout what was clearly a very challenging time. We truly appreciate your trust in Kim and the wider RWK Goodman team, and your heartfelt recommendation.

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Eddie

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A Team That Never Lost Sight of What Mattered

I cannot thank the team at RWK Goodman enough for everything they have done for my son and me over the past few years. International child arrangements are incredibly complex, overwhelming, and emotionally exhausting. Throughout the process, the team consistently treated me with respect, patience, and professionalism. They never lost sight of what mattered, even when I let my emotions get the best of me. A special thank you to Kim, Lucie, Sunaina, and Simonida, and everyone else who worked behind the scenes. They guided me through countless hearings, applications, and difficult decisions, always taking the time to explain the legal process in plain English and ensuring I felt heard and represented. They were honest and realistic when they needed to be, and supportive when things got difficult. After years of litigation, we achieved an outcome that allows my son and me to continue rebuilding our relationship. While there is still work to be done, I genuinely believe that would not have been possible without the dedication, compassion, patience, and expertise of this team. Family law is about far more than paperwork and court hearings. It is about children, families, and people's lives. RWK Goodman never lost sight of that. They have my sincere gratitude for helping give my son, my family, and me the chance to be father, son, and family again.

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Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt and meaningful review, Eddie. Navigating complex international family law matters requires patience, resilience, and compassion, and we are immensely proud of Kim, Lucie, Sunaina, Simonida, and the wider team for guiding you through to a positive outcome. We wish you and your family all the very best as you move forward together.

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Craig A

International Hague Convention Adoption

The team at RWK Goodman (Kim, Lucie, Sunaina and Simonida) was tremendous throughout the entire process. They navigated the complexity of the case extremely professionally and efficiently making sure to keep all parties engaged and on track. We are very thankful for their help throughout.

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Thank you for sharing your experience, Craig. We are thrilled that our team managed the legal aspects of your adoption so seamlessly, and we wish your family all the best for the future.

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Erik Nedoroscik

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I cannot thank Kim Lehal and the team at RWK Goodman enough for everything they have done for me and my family. Kim has been absolutely exceptional throughout an incredibly difficult and emotional case. She has always been professional, determined, supportive and genuinely caring. I always felt that she listened to me and was truly fighting my corner. The communication and attention to detail have been outstanding from start to finish. I am extremely grateful for everything Kim and the team have done for me and my daughter. I could not have asked for better representation. Thank you so much! ❤️

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We're incredibly grateful for your kind words! It means a lot to hear that Kim and our team were there for you during such a challenging time. Thank you for trusting us and we're thrilled we could support you and your daughter. We wish you all the best moving forward! ❤️

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