RWK Goodman LLP

I had contacted several law firms for an accident at work and many wanted the case on a no win no fee basis, then I met Louise Smith, compassionate, attentive and someone who showed understanding. I had a work accident which was traumatic and life changing and as such wasn't willing to give away a high percentage of the case settlement. Louise offered an ATE - After the event policy, which ensured I would receive 100% of the awarded damages, this gave me the reassurance I needed. Louise put together a team of experts, Georgia, Helen and herself who through out the whole process assisted me, showed me the processes required and supported me through the whole case, at times even when stressed Louise had the ability to ground me and settle me down again. Without any doubt her confidence guided me through the whole case. I'm very pleased to say that we won a significant sum which will ensure myself and wife are cared for the rest of our days. Thank you to Louise, Georgia and our barrister Michelle - I have no hesitation in recommending RWK Goodman

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Louise Elaine Huckstep

Georgia Smith

Lizzie McCarthy, of RWK Goodman, represented me in a personal injury settlement case during 2025 & 2026. She was consistently professional, thorough, straightforward and always willing to answer my questions, however small. This was my first experience of such a case and Lizzie was reassuringly competent throughout, she was also fair, well informed and kept me regularly updated which was much appreciated. I would have no hesitation in recommending Lizzie and the team at RWK Goodman to anyone who needed legal advice.

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Lizzie McCarthy

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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Kim Lehal

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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Kim Lehal

I would sincerely like to thank RWK Goodman for all of their hard work over the past three and a half years. In particular, I would like to recognise the exceptional support provided by Roisin O’Dubhlaoidh throughout my claim. From the outset, Roisin was dedicated, professional and incredibly easy to communicate with. She was always approachable, took the time to explain the legal process clearly, and made herself available whenever I needed clarification or reassurance. The incident happened on 10 February 2023, when a large Alsatian dog attacked me, causing me to fall backwards onto the road. As a result, I suffered a shattered L4 vertebra and a serious shoulder injury. The claim was far from straightforward, as the defendant initially denied the incident. The early stages of the case involved gathering evidence and locating witnesses to the incident. As I am self-employed, my injuries impacted my ability to carry out business tasks. It was therefore essential to have a solicitor who took the time to understand not only my injuries but also how they affected my livelihood and income. Roisin did exactly that. Once liability was eventually admitted, she remained focused on ensuring the claim properly reflected the impact the injuries had on both my personal and professional life. Roisin also arranged consultations with the appropriate medical specialists, ensuring appointments were within a reasonable travelling distance from my home, which made the process much easier to manage while I was recovering. Over the course of more than three years, the defendant changed legal representatives several times, and there were occasions when it felt as though they were using delaying tactics and wasting time to try and wear us down. Their tactics felt underhand and I imagine would have been successful in exhausting some less well supported claimants. Throughout it all, Roisin provided consistency, continuity and unwavering professionalism. I always felt confident that my case was progressing as effectively as possible despite the obstacles. The defendant’s initial settlement offers were extremely low and appeared to be an attempt to resolve the claim quickly for far less than it was worth. Roisin remained focused on the evidence and the true value of the claim, providing honest advice at every stage. We stayed in regular contact by email and video calls, and I always felt informed and involved as things progressed. As the case moved closer to trial, Roisin recommended instructing James Marwick of St John’s Chambers in Bristol as counsel. This proved to be an excellent decision. Following service of the Schedule of Loss and several months of negotiations, we ultimately reached a settlement in June 2026 that reflected the strength of the case, whilst simultaneously avoiding the need for a trial. I would wholeheartedly recommend Roisin O’Dubhlaoidh to anyone seeking a personal injury solicitor. Her expertise, commitment and genuine care made an enormous difference throughout what was an incredibly difficult period of my life. I honestly do not know where I would be today without her guidance and support. Although this review highlights Roisin’s contribution, I would also like to thank the wider team at RWK Goodman for their support throughout the claim. Mark Hambleton and Caroline Johnson were always available to support if Roisin was on leave or otherwise unavailable, and I was impressed with their knowledge of the claim’s progress, despite not being the primary contacts for my claim. Above all, I always felt that the team at RWK Goodman genuinely cared not only about achieving the right outcome but also about my wellbeing during some very challenging times, and that meant a great deal to me. Thank you again.

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Roisin O'Dubhlaoidh

Excellent service.

We contacted RWK Goodman because we needed urgent help on completing the transaction. We are very happy with the service we received, the matter was resolved quickly and efficiently. We would highly recommend RWK Goodman to anyone looking for a professional, reliable and trustworthy legal team.

I was very disappointed with my experience of RWK Goodman. I spent a considerable amount of time speaking with the firm on several occasions, repeatedly explaining the same circumstances and providing highly sensitive and private personal information. There were also two or three occasions when I was told I would receive a call back at a particular time and the call did not happen as agreed. After going through all of this, repeating the circumstances more than once and providing substantial private information, I was ultimately told that it would not be proportionate for the firm to take the matter on. I fully accept that a law firm is entitled to decide which cases it is prepared to pursue. My frustration is with the process. If proportionality was going to be the determining factor, I feel that assessment should have been made much earlier, before taking up so much of my time and requesting such detailed and sensitive information. Given the nature of the information provided, I have specifically asked the firm to delete the private information they obtained. Overall, I found the experience unnecessarily time-consuming and frustrating. Better initial screening, clearer communication and keeping promised call-back arrangements would have made a significant difference.

Detailed, consistent, regular updates, it was clear throughout the process how much they knew and could get done in a challenging house move, I would highly recommend them if you need to get things done and done well.

The team were excellent throughout the entire process, quick to respond to queries and offered expert clear/concise advice when asked. Will use again and recommend to others.