At RWK Goodman, members of the ‘client-centred’ practice include Tracy Norris-Evans, who is based in Oxford and is regularly appointed as the professional trustee/deputy in high-value litigation settlements for both adults and children. Bath-based Maria Meek helps clients with severe brain injuries and children with cerebral palsy, while Oxford-based Louise Nettle and Bristol-based Rob Thomas, who joined the team in January 2025 from NewLaw Solicitors, are also recommended. Joy Davies joined the ranks from Hugh James in November 2024. At the London office, Sara Isenberg is a key contact.
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‘Personal immediate action regarding any concerns. Patricia Grout as Deputy for the COP is exceptional.'
‘Sara Isenberg is a hugely impressive Court of Protection solicitor. She is flexible, caring, committed and a strong and clear, yet empathetic communicator.’
Work highlights
Being sought out by external litigators to be appointed as deputy to a client who is the subject of ongoing clinical negligence litigation and who is in the unusual situation of having no registered birth father.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Tracy Norris-Evans; Maria Meek; Louise Nettle; Sara Isenberg; Rob Thomas
Other key lawyers
Nadine Chattaway; Joy Davies; Patricia Grout