The dispute resolution team at RWK Goodman is experienced in representing a wide range of corporate entities and private individuals in a range of commercial disputes. Such disputes include those relating to breach of contract, shareholder disputes, and ones with multi-jurisdictional dimensions. Dan Dodman heads the team, with a focus on international work, whilst Milan Kapadia leads the London team, bringing expertise that encompasses banking, insolvency, and restructuring disputes. Ellie Spencer demonstrates considerable expertise in the civil fraud area and co-heads that team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is always helpful and trying to get ahead of the game with proactive advice.’

  • ‘The individuals are approachable and never arrogant. Whilst they are experts, they listen and make sure you understand their advice.’

  • ‘RWK has strongly impressed me with the incredibly efficient manner of managing a case, without compromising on the quality of the work product'.

  • 'It's rare to see a team that is very cohesive, technically adept, and also taking the initiative but without running up significant costs in the process.’

  • ‘I am extremely impressed by Ellie Spencer. Ellie has superb technical and drafting skills, and we have always been on the same page with regard to the strategy of the case. She is a real pleasure to work with and will be a superstar partner. When it comes to clients, she has strong emotional awareness, which has been a huge asset in difficult situations.'

  • 'Dan is incredibly capable of managing the case and also very difficult clients and situations.’

Key clients

  • LXT Real Estate Broker
  • Christie Group
  • Quantuma LLP
  • National Association of Jewellers
  • Hadcliffe Properties Ltd
  • RSM
  • Armstrong Solar Holdings Ltd
  • State Bank of India (London Head Office Branch)
  • Bank of India (London Head Office Branch and Wembley Branch)
  • 360 Europe Asset Management Limited
  • Evelyn Partners
  • Kroll Inc

Work highlights

Acted for Fountain House Combined Limited a UK SPV for the Seamec / MMG PLC group in India. The dispute relates to an £18m flat in Mayfair purchased in July 2023.
Acted for the Claimant, LXT Real Estate Broker, in a c.USD100 million claim brought in the DIFC courts and relating to a dispute between two luxury real estate brokers in Dubai arising out of the Defendant’s breaches and subsequent wrongful termination of their partnership and services agreement.
Acted for the Claimant, Shahraab Ahmad, in a c.EUR100 million fraud case relating to investment in contracts for Personal Protective Equipment in Spain.

Practice head

Milan Kapadia; Dan Dodman

Other key lawyers

Ellie Spencer; Paul Dorrans