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Case Study  |  18:03:26
Daughter of former steel erector successfully recovers compensation from his former employers
Our Senior Associate, Laura Wilkinson, was instructed by the daughter Kate Edgar, to investigate a compensation claim against his former employers.
Case Study  |  18:03:26
Out of time claim settles on eve of the trial
Mr C was diagnosed with mesothelioma in the autumn of 2010 when he was aged 71 and his wife Mrs C was 70. He had worked for Babcock and Wilcox (boiler manufacturers) as a service engineer in the 1960’s with extensive exposure to asbestos in power stations and other industrial locations.
Case Study  |  18:03:26
Mesothelioma claim which another firm turned down settles
Mr A sadly died of mesothelioma in 2018. He had worked in the building trade in the 1960s, but deteriorated so quickly after his diagnosis that no lifetime statement was obtained.
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Opinion  |  18:03:26
Understanding “Reasonable” vs “Best” Endeavours in Solicitors’ Undertakings
Undertakings are a cornerstone of residential conveyancing because they allow solicitors to rely on each other’s clear and enforceable promises, often relating to steps that must occur after completion, such as redeeming an existing...
Opinion  |  17:03:26
RWK Goodman hosts first Legal Landscapes Case Manager Conference Cymru
The pursuit of knowledge (and the associated “power” it bestows) was a thread that ran through the talks at the RWK Goodman Legal Landscapes 2026 Case Manager Conference Cymru covering education, healthcare, who should be appointed as a Court of Protection Deputy for Property & Affairs and how to choose a case manager.
Case Study  |  17:03:26
Six-figure settlement obtained for family of plumbing and heating assistant
Rachel Carman and George Bell at RWK Goodman secured a six‑figure settlement for the family of a heating mate who developed fatal mesothelioma after heavy asbestos exposure during his work in the 1960s. Find out more.
Case Study  |  17:03:26
£8 million settlement secured plus lifelong periodical payments for a minor with cerebral palsy following negligent birth management
RWK Goodman’s specialist clinical negligence team has secured an £8,250,000 lump sum award, together with annual periodical payments of £380,000 for life, for a 17-year-old who sustained permanent and life-limiting injuries at birth due...
Case Study  |  17:03:26
Miss S-GH (a child by litigation friend CH) v Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Claimant, a six-year-old girl at the time of settlement, received £10,000.00 for the failures of the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to identify and remove a foreign object from her larynx.
Case Study  |  17:03:26
£4.4 million settlement secured plus lifelong periodical payments for child with quadriplegic cerebral palsy following negligent delay in delivery
Paul Rumley from RWK Goodman’s specialist clinical negligence team has secured £4,400,000 in damages, inclusive of interim payments and CRU, together with substantial periodical payments for life, for a child who sustained permanent brain...
Opinion  |  16:03:26
Supporting Neurodivergent Clients Through the Family Legal Process
This article answers some of the most common questions parents ask about child abduction, consent, and court orders. If you are unfamiliar with the legal terminology used in these cases, you may also find it helpful to read our guide to the key terms involved: Parental child abduction law; important orders, terms and phrases.
Opinion  |  12:03:26
As a shareholder, can I be dismissed as an executive board director or from an employee role?
All employees, non-executive directors (NEDs) and even executive/employee board directors – even when holding shares - can be dismissed by their employer from their engagement.  
Opinion  |  12:03:26
Is it possible to be fired or dismissed from a company you founded or own shares in it for alleged gross misconduct (e.g. sexual harassment, fraud etc)?
We often advise founders or director shareholders who have been accused of sexual harassment. Some opportunistic employers have framed even an objectively minor harassment accusation as gross misconduct to try to terminate the employee and relieve them of their shares as a bad leaver. We help protect their employment rights and shareholding legal rights, which are often neglected in such circumstances.
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