‘A real top-end firm in the family law market’, RWK Goodman‘s London team has grown with the addition of Kim Lehal from Brethertons LLP in September 2023, and Keeley Lengthorn from Taylor Rose in June 2024. Lehal now heads up the international children department, with Lengthorn at the helm of the public law children team. Simon Bassett leads the team nationally from Oxford, while Natalie Lemonides heads up the London international divorce and finance team.
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Testimonials
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‘Natalie Lemonides is passionate, hard working and will always go the extra mile for any client.’
‘A real top-end firm in the Family Law market. A young, vibrant, effective and ambitious team that are already mixing it with the more established firms and individuals in Family Law.’
‘Simon Bassett leads the team by example. He has huge experience of UHNW cases and brings more to a case than most.'
'Natalie Lemonides is a brilliant lawyer that always gets the best for her clients.'
'What Kim Lehal doesn't know about International Child Law isn't worth knowing. She will be the market leader in this field before long.’
‘Natalie Lemonides has been able to fight unceasingly for what is best for me and my children, listening to my wishes and adapting to last minute changes. Her human side can't go unnoticed.'
‘Natalie Lemonidas is a star. I have known Natalie for many years and she is empathetic and cares for her clients deeply. She is confident and self assured, a hard worker, very bright and diligent. It has been a joy to see her flourish and develop.’
‘The team are strong and have a good span of experience between them.’
Work highlights
Acted for the Respondent fathers in the Court of Appeal in the first reported decision to consider the matter of consent pursuant to s54(6) of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008.
Represented the Applicant in high-profile Article 21 rights of access Hague Convention 1980 child abduction proceedings, which dealt with the key issue of reporting restrictions and the publication of a fact-finding judgment.
Successfully represented the Wife in a multijurisdictional case involving issues of coercive control.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Simon Bassett; Kim Lehal; Natalie Lemonides
Other key lawyers
Keeley Lengthorn