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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Testimonials
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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.’
'They work incredibly hard to form lasting and trusting relationships with clients, their families and professionals and are guided by the evidence as to best practice. RWK Goodman, are, in my opinion, setting the standard for family sensitive legal practice - which is essential in the COP arena.'
‘Louise Nettle in particular is a consummate communicator who is able to maintain an effective working rapport with clients in the most challenging of situations. Louise is tenacious in seeking the best outcomes for her clients.'
‘I have dealt with Robert Thomas and his team who have recently joined RWK Goodman from NewLaw in Cardiff and are continuing to provide Deputyship services to a number of my clients. Rob has a very good team - experienced, sympathetic, efficient and a pleasure to deal with.’
'Tracy Norris-Evans exemplifies compassionate excellence in her approach to her work and her care for her clients and their families.'
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.
Advising on a complex and highly sensitive case concerning the interplay between financial deputy responsibilities for a client’s residency and care, including issues involving the Human Rights Act.
Achieving an excellent result for the deputy and the client’s family whereby the court agreed to significantly deviate from the standard intestacy rules in a case concerning a client’s statutory will.
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