RWK Goodman has a strong reputation for handling high-value clinical negligence claims in the South West, with notable specialisms in catastrophic birth injury and dental negligence cases. The Somerset-based team is led by Simon Elliman, who specialises in matters involving maximum severity spinal cord injuries and cauda equina syndrome, while Paul Rumley is highly regarded for settling high-value and complex birth injury claims. Other key names include Ali Batchelor, who handles complex inquests and fatal claims; Naomi Todd, who heads up the specialist dental negligence team; and the ‘exceptional’ Kerstin Scheel, who represents claimants in obstetric cases, notably involving cerebral palsy and Erb’s palsy. Associates Abigail Ringer and Hannah Blackwell also come recommended.
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‘The firm is excellent. They deal with inquests in medical cases and claims for damages in a wide range of cases including the very highest value.’
‘Kerstin Scheel: excellent solicitor, pragmatic, achieves excellent results for her clients. Abigail Ringer, very bright, very well-organised, excellent solicitor.’
‘RWK Goodman have the perfect balance of knowledge, understanding and experience in handling maximum value clinical negligence claims.’
‘Kerstin Scheel is an exceptional lawyer. She is confident in her knowledge and understanding of her area of expertise, yet can explain complex issues in an entirely accessible manner with clients.’
‘The team showed us great empathy and we always felt we were in sensitive, expert hands and were sure that getting the best result was their priority. They were all highly skilled individuals who enabled each other to be at their best. They also delivered the best possible result and our family can’t recommend this firm more highly.’
‘Ali Batchelor was our contact from the outset. She showed us kindness, and provided a realism that guided our expectations. She is skilled, efficient and encouraged our family’s input whenever appropriate. We thoroughly recommend Ali for her knowledge and expertise in the coronial process.'
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Paul Rumley; Kerstin Scheel; Ali Batchelor; Naomi Todd; Hannah Blackwell; Abigail Ringer