The ‘fantastically strong family law team’ at RWK Goodman in Oxford has a particular emphasis on work for high-net-worth individuals, including financial remedy matters with overseas assets and jurisdiction issues. Simon Bassett is ’sought after’ for his understanding of business assets, and Vanessa Gardiner regularly prepares high-value nuptial agreements. The team has a growing non-court dispute resolution practice, and works with a divorce coach. Catherine Morgan joined the firm in March 2025 from Blake Morgan LLP.
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'RWK Goodman have a fantastically strong family law team with individual and combined expertise in family law. This means that cases are well managed - strengths and weaknesses identified, clients feel listened to, and the cases are well placed to achieve the best possible outcomes.'
'A professional and robust approach is matched with empathy and understanding how difficult the client may find the situation.'
'Vanessa Gardiner is very thorough and has a great attention to detail that inspires confidence in clients which is important in the collaborative law process.'
‘Vanessa Gardiner is very empathetic and knowledgeable. Vanessa really cares about her clients and is very responsive. She gives strategic advice in a way clients are able to understand.’
‘The firm has a number of highly experienced lawyers in their field. They are very well known locally for their expertise knowledge and their willingness to be involved in pushing across new initiatives.'
‘Simon Bassett is the go to person in respect of finance cases. His knowledge regarding businesses makes him well sought after in his field.'
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Practice head
Simon Bassett
Other key lawyers
Vanessa Gardiner; Catherine Morgan