The agile team at RWK Goodman is frequently sought after to act as professional deputy for new clients, as well as being instructed to replace other professional deputies. It currently holds over £300m in client assets and manages approximately 100 files with the firm’s trust corporation. The team regularly works with incapacitated clients in clinical negligence and personal injury litigation. These cases are often high-value and have a cross-border dimension. Tracy Norris-Evans, Maria Meek, Louise Nettle, and Sara Isenberg collectively head the department.
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‘I want to make a specific mention of Sara Isenberg - she has been absolutely excellent in terms of her work and also communication. Sara is just technically excellent but also so empathetic and always had a clear strategy which is so important.’
‘Tracy Norris-Evans - I felt that she had a clear understanding of the issues raised by COP litigation and a practical and tactful approach.’
‘Sara Isenberg is a hugely impressive Court of Protection solicitor. She is flexible, practical, caring, committed and a strong and clear yet empathetic communicator.’
‘Tricia Grout is one to look out for as she has right team around her to flourish even further.’
‘Tracy Norris-Evans draws on her long experience. Louise Nettle and Tricia Grout are both responsive, level headed, fair, firm and innovative in terms of funding and understanding clients' needs and acting accordingly.’
‘Well resourced firm with a good regional footprint. Tricia Grout stands out as someone who will always be well received with clients.’
‘Maria Meek - Always available and approachable. Client centred. Always gives 100%. Deals with things in a timely manner. Thinks outside of the box to problem solve. Is approachable with new proposals.'
‘Tracy Norris-Evans is one of the best around. Maria Meek is technically very astute and very good with clients. Sara Isenberg is first rate. Clients love her.’
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
Other key lawyers
Tricia Grout