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Opinion | 09:11:26

Asbestos compensation: higher payments for bereaved families

Until recently, families who lost someone to an asbestos-related disease could receive substantially less compensation than their loved one would have received during their lifetime. Jennifer Seavor, a partner in our specialist respiratory disease team, looks at the changes introduced on 31 October 2026.

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Opinion | 09:11:26

Can I claim asbestos compensation if my former employer has closed?

Many people assume that claiming asbestos compensation is impossible if their former employer has gone out of business. Annabelle Neilson, a partner in our specialist respiratory disease team, explains why that isn't necessarily the case and what options may still be available.

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Opinion | 06:11:26

Respiratory disease claims: is it too late to claim compensation?

Being told you've left it too late to claim compensation isn't necessarily the end of the road. Helen Childs, a partner in our Respiratory Disease team, explains why the three-year time limit isn't always as straightforward as it sounds.

News | 06:11:26

RWK Goodman named National Law Firm of the Year at 2026 Bristol Legal Awards

A strong year of growth within the Bristol and Bath region alongside wider national expansion has seen RWK Goodman collect a headline win at a leading South West legal industry awards.

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Opinion | 06:11:26

What compensation can you claim for a respiratory disease?

For someone diagnosed with a respiratory disease after exposure to asbestos, silica dust or another harmful substance, a compensation claim can cover much more than the illness itself. Rachel James, a partner in our specialist Industrial Disease team, explains what may be recovered and why some of the less obvious losses matter.

News | 05:11:26

RWK Goodman advises the owners of G&S Tyres Group on sale to Norvestor-backed Citira.

RWK Goodman has advised the owners of G&S Tyres Group on the sale of the business to Citira, a European tyre and vehicle service provider backed by Nordic private equity investor Norvestor.

News | 05:11:26

RWK Goodman amplifies growing national private client practice with pair of partner appointments

RWK Goodman has signalled its ambition to continue the national development of its growing private client practice with the appointment of two partners in the South West and Thames Valley.

News | 05:11:26

RWK Goodman expands national private client expertise with Oxford partner appointment

RWK Goodman has further strengthened its national private client capabilities with the strategic appointment of Alex Stanier as a partner in the firm’s Oxford office.

News | 05:11:26

RWK Goodman strengthens national high-net-worth planning expertise with strategic Bristol appointment

RWK Goodman has continued the strategic growth of its wider private client capabilities with the appointment of Edward Porter as a partner in the firm’s Bristol office.

News | 05:11:26

RWK Goodman highlighted in The Times Best Law Firms 2027

RWK Goodman’s injury division has been recognised for its high-level of client support and success advocating for victims of negligence with recognition in The Times Best Law Firms ranking for 2027.

Opinion | 04:11:26

Government drops proposed 15-year settlement wait for eligible care workers

Opinion | 04:11:26

Mesothelioma claims: a long-overdue increase in interim payments

Rachel James, a partner in our Respiratory Disease team, welcomes a much-needed update to the court rules that will make a real difference to people living with mesothelioma and their families.

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